I've seen a lot of 20g side-by-sides called Pigeon Guns. Usually these are doubles without safeties.

Why would anyone shoot pigeons with a 20g? It doesn't make sense to me. Wouldn't the 20g load be a severe disadvantage?

Was there a special class for 20g shooters? Was there a different kind of pigeon shoot for 20g guys?

Or were 20g-guns without safeties most likely being used for other kinds of competitive shooting?

I've also wondered if some guys ordered field guns without safeties simply because they didn't want them.

Anyone have any insights into this?

Thanks

OWD

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