Matt it sounds like you are in a great predicament and envy you. I say buy both of them. If the 12 gauge Trojan is choked full and full you can always use the RST spreader loads for upland game if you need more open patterns. Best bet is to shoot it at a pattern board though to see what it really shoots. I never had a 16 gauge until 2 years ago and now have 5. It is a great gauge and can handle most everything you reasonably choose to shoot with it. The only caution I would suggest is to make sure both guns fit you. I once purchased 12 and 20 L. C. Smith guns which were like new. I cherished those guns for a while until I shot them and found they had too much drop at the comb. Beautiful guns but when I threw them to my shoulder I was always looking at the back of the opening lever. Many of the older guns have stocks that are not the best dimensions for present day shooters. It can be corrected but do you want to do that? Good luck with whatever you decide. If you buy even one you will definitely have a case of the dreaded but loved Parker Fever.
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