A-1 Special “In the white”

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Scot Cardillo

Most 12's I've eyeballed seem to hover around 7lb as well. While the weight of this one seems a bit more than I personally prefer, it doesn't seem out of whack. Plus, as Dean pointed out, that may very well be a weight with 28" barrels so..

I forgot to mention that 28" barrels might add 3-4oz vs 26" barrels. If that's off, I'm sure someone smarter than me will chime-in.

You're right Scott, and let's not forget the extra 1/2" of walnut that would add at least a few ounces as well.





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[C.O.B.]

The weight of a gun is a subjective number as there are so many things that effect it. The 0 frame 16 is a sought after gun due to it's lighter weight but I have 0 frame 16's that are heavier than 1 frame 16's.

If it balances correctly and isn't muzzel or butt heavy then to me the weight isn't a big deal....up to a point.

[Ken Hill]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

The weight of a gun is a subjective number as there are so many things that effect it. The 0 frame 16 is a sought after gun due to it's lighter weight but I have 0 frame 16's that are heavier than 1 frame 16's.

If it balances correctly and isn't muzzel or butt heavy then to me the weight isn't a big deal....up to a point.

I guess I'll still be a contrarian. A heavy gun is a heavy gun to be carrying all day in the uplands. A heavy gun is for waterfowl or clays. I do agree the "feel" of a gun is affected by more than just weight. The repro for sale seems heavy for a double trigger gun with straight grip and a splinter. I don't think you'll see many DT, SG A1 special repros for sale, but I just can't see why it is 7lbs 10oz.

Ken