I developed a liking for lightweight doubles hunting public lands in Iowa, beautiful country but alot of walking between shots. I didn't have a problem with my legs hunting from dawn to dusk but man, carrying my 7.5# Parker VH, would my shoulders and arms ache the next day. Then I found the 5# 16 gauge sxs Francobanger I use today, I can carry that gun all day and feel great the next, it's truly amazing the difference 2.5# can make. Based on the concept "If some is good, more is better" it got me thinking about a super lightweight gun, hence the questions about titanium.
Yes, my 16 gauge has all the magic wand atributes, thin wrist English stock, small frame, 27 inch barrels. It's also 90 years old with very basic French proofs, to keep it safe I only shoot 1 ounce loads through it (making ammo that much harder to find in the rural countryside). For me the ultimate game gun is 5# 12 gauge sxs (with double triggers) and 28" barrels that I can shoot any modern ammo through.
Steve
