Winchester 21 or Parker DH?

[Fishtail]

If I wanted to shoot heavy loads all the time I'd use a #3 frame Parker. But really....I think most of us would be lucky to shoot enough to wear out a Parker.

20 years ago I had a nice CHE 20 ga for sale. The son of a very well known 21 expert came to look at it. He looked it over and more or less wrinkled his nose and declared that it paled in every way to a 21. I didn't care much either way, but his comments made me curious about 21's. I bought THE book his father had written that covers 21's and dove in. To this day I am amazed anyone would rather have a 21, especially in light of the 'pimp my gun' engraving and single trigger setup they are prone to have.

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[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Bobby Cash

Bobby, do you agree that the 16 is the best balanced of the group. I love Parkers but I have to admit I really like that Model 21 16ga.

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Originally Posted by Eric Eis

Bobby, do you agree that the 16 is the best balanced of the group. I love Parkers but I have to admit I really like that Model 21 16ga.

The straight stocked 16 at 6 pounds is the lightest and liveliest of my modest cabinet. I've enjoyed carrying it for Quail and not too hard on the eyes.

Originally Posted by Pete Lester

I always wondered what a straight stock Trojan would look like Sorry couldn't help myself.

PAH-LEEEEEASE!!


Here's an early "Tournament" 20 gauge with 30" IMod/LMod barrels

[Fishtail]

Clever marketing. Nothing more. Buy the gun, not the ad campaign.

[Mills]

It is too bad Parker did not make a dedicated magnum gun like the HE Super Fox or LC Smith Long Range. I understand they had some souped up 12's and 10's, but it is too bad they did not have a dedicated grade

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

It is too bad Parker did not make a dedicated magnum gun like the HE Super Fox or LC Smith Long Range. I understand they had some souped up 12's and 10's, but it is too bad they did not have a dedicated grade

Parker Bros. was not a fan of magnum cartridges or heavy loads, they were right but Americans certainly bought into bigger is better. It took me a long time to discover lighter is stunningly effective.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Although proclaimed "strongest" American double, if its strength you want, then the Win model 24 is as strong as the 21 and at a fraction of the cost. If your want a tractor, buy a Deere, if you want a Cadillac, get a Parker JMHO

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Tractor...no,
Monster truck...perhaps

1937 Custom Shop "Flatside", 26" WS1/WS2 at a svelte 8 pounds

[C.O.B.]

Originally Posted by Bobby Cash

1937 Custom Shop "Flatside", 26" WS1/WS2 at a svelte 8 pounds

I can't see anyway for a 26 inch barreled gun that weighs 8LBS being "svelte", not in my wildest dreams. My BHE 30 inch Pigeon gun is only slightly more than 8LBS on a #2 frame.