I have been an advocate of the greatness of the 12 gauge since I was strangely enough 12 years old. I greatly preferred shooting my dads 870 12 gauge to either his A5 20s or the single shot stevens hammer 20 gauge my brother and I shared. It just seemed to fit me better, and I don't care how much I mess with springs or rings on those dang humpbacks they kick like a mule.
Anyway through my days of hunting or 4-H skeet shooting with either the 870 or later my own 1100, or later my Browining superposeds or parkers, I just really loved the feel, size weight, and sound of a 12 going off. It has always just felt right.
Well anyway, recently I completed a deal with another member involving the sale/trade of my pointer grade, the last superposed I own. As part of the exchange to go along with the cash he sent me a decent condition 16 ga Parker VH. It is in nice condition, the blueing a little worn, it has a vented Ithaca pad, the wood possibly is refinished, I haven't looked at it enough to decide, I knew it was more a shooter going in.
It is on a 1 frame.....but I have to say, compared to my 1 frame 12s it feels like I am swinging a Red Rider BB gun with Ralphie. I am not saying it is whippy or anything, just that the difference going from my 7lb + trojan I had with me when I picked it up to this 16 is rather shocking.
Haven't had the pleasure of patterning it yet, but it swings fast and easy. Pics below......For those who know me better, no I am not going to be buying any dang 20 or 28 and certainly no useless 410.
And I bought a small bore....
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