Parker Ponder - Page 5

Randy Roberts · 09-23-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I must agree 32" 20ga guns sure look sweet Fox or Parker. Not quite as sweet as a 8ga 36" beauty

Given the source that comment did not catch me off guard at all Craig. You like em big, really big. I let a 10 slip by some months ago that I should have bought, I have not caught the 8 bug yet but I would not rule it out.

Craig Larter · 09-23-2021, 04:20 PM

If it was my gun I would put it back to original straight grip and splinter. No hesitation.

6pt-Sika · 09-23-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Given the source that comment did not catch me off guard at all Craig. You like em big, really big. I let a 10 slip by some months ago that I should have bought, I have not caught the 8 bug yet but I would not rule it out.

I know of ATLEAST three folks that would more than likely let you shoot ond just to see if you liked it or not . And between the three of them you could possibly have nine guns to choose from

6pt-Sika · 09-23-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I wonder if some California duck clubs back in the day had a gauge limit of 20ga. That is the only explanation I have for a 1 or 2 frame 20ga. with long barrels. The customer wanted a 20ga that had the swing characteristics of his 12ga.
I must agree 32" 20ga guns sure look sweet Fox or Parker. Not quite as sweet as a 8ga 36" beauty

I thought the common theme was they found it to easy with a 10 or 12 or 16 and decided to supposedly make it “more sporting”shooting 20’s ,

Mills · 09-23-2021, 06:29 PM

Eventually a 32" California Duck Club 20 gauge would be great to own. Long term wish list item

Randy Roberts · 09-23-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

If it was my gun I would put it back to original straight grip and splinter. No hesitation.

That's going to happen Craig without doubt, it is just such a rare gun and so much fun to shoot I'm going to have to shoot it for just a little bit before I send it off. I actually had a conversation about the project with Brian yesterday I believe. My guess is that I will keep it around for a few weeks and then get it headed his way. I've already acquired a stick of wood for the project. My vision is that this gun should have a trap comb and thick wrist along with a silver's pad. Since the letter did not specify the butt treatment I have a little flexibility there. All other specs I plan to match the letter as close as possible. Might tweak the DAC just a tad, not much.

Randy Roberts · 09-23-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I know of ATLEAST three folks that would more than likely let you shoot ond just to see if you liked it or not . And between the three of them you could possibly have nine guns to choose from

I feel relatively certain that I know the three folks of whom you speak. There is little doubt that I would like it. Someday the right 10 will come along for me and I will not hesitate, AGAIN

Double Lab · 09-23-2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I shot Daryl's VHE 28 30" at Hausemann's in June . Little thing will roll up some targets at distance if I do my part !

Same here Craig. When I'm firing on all 8 cylinders that little gun is like a magic wand. She's so damn easy to shoot and shoot well.

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Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop View Post
I will throw my two cents in. I think what attracts me to long barrel small bores is that there just aren't that many. I have a 30" 00 frame VHE 28 gauge that is the sweetest little thing ever.

It's not only that Reggie but I've always loved the 20 and 28 gauges and although there aren't that many I have been lucky in finding 30 and 32 in. smallbores that are just fun to shoot and not once have I felt handicapped by them on the clays course or in the field.

Randy Roberts · 10-04-2021, 02:05 PM

I managed to get in 2 rounds of sporting clays with this gun, what a treat it was. I shot it well, not far off my 12 gauge game actually on a fairly testy course. It is now in the hands of Fed Ex on its way to Mr. Dudley with a pretty darn nice stock blank IMO. Attached is a not so good pic of the blank the prior owner had sent me via text. And so the inevitable wait that goes along with a project such as this begins.

Reggie B · 10-04-2021, 02:11 PM

That is going to be a sweet Parker twenty!