Are Grade 1's all but Forgotten?

[Craig Larter]

In 12ga it made much more sense for the entry level buyer to purchase a 0 grade during the hammerless era unless the customer wanted a 10 ga Parker, then the only choice was a grade 1. That may be why many large frame 10's show up as N or grade 1's. From my perspective, in the modern day, I much prefer twist barrels over Vulcan steel but not the buyer of 100 years ago.

[Kurt Sauers]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

In 12ga it made much more sense for the entry level buyer to purchase a 0 grade during the hammerless era unless the customer wanted a 10 ga Parker, then the only choice was a grade 1. That may be why many large frame 10's show up as N or grade 1's. From my perspective, in the modern day, I much prefer twist barrels over Vulcan steel but not the buyer of 100 years ago.

Could you explain your preference for twist barrels?