Something different on the course- not a SxS

[Cold Spring]

Thanks everyone. Yes Frank, "diesel smoke" was heard more than once yesterday. It's just my opinion but shooting sporting clays with a tight choke makes you a better hunting shot with any choke. You hit or miss, and if you miss you'd better figure out why. It's not about fringe hitting the clays with open chokes or spreaders and smiling with that X on the score card. Again this is JMO. Daryl, I'd like to shoot a round with you, Frank and other vintage pump gun guys either at Hidden Hollow at the end of the month or at Rock Mtn in September, or both. Maybe we can get some others to join in?

Best repeating shotgun ever made ..... my vote goes for the Model 12; and those with a sighting rib whether solid or vented are way cool pointing and shooting guns. JME.

frank

[Double Lab]

Sounds like a fun side event Frank. I'll drag my M12 up to Ernie's next week and welcome anyone else to join in with Frank and I with your favorite vintage pump.

[C.O.B.]

At one time I had the M12 bug in a big way but they have all gone to other homes. My favorite was a M12 20ga skeet gun. I did just buy a "new" M42 solid rib skeet gun but as it's never been fired I'll find someone who wants it more than I do. I have always like the M12 but the M42's are just as nice.

[Autumn Daze]

I love my Model 12,s. But I find the 42,s a bit light in the front end

[StubTwist]

Frank, Daryl - I'm in. I'll be bringing a really special 20 gauge with 32" barrel.

I won't go into the M12 vs M31 debate. I own both -- like both - and each can hold their own.

But I will say the Remington Model 17 pump gun built specifically for only the 20 gauge shell is one heck of a gun. The one I have weighs a lively 6.0 lbs on the nose with a 30" barrel that carries, points, swings like a pool cue and delivers death whatever you point at.

[Double Lab]

OK Frank, how much do you want for it? That sounds like a fantastic gun. Is the 32" 20 a M12 or what. I'm just nuts for 20 ga. guns.