The Model 21 Duck, Model 23 Heavy Duck and RBL-12 are all good choices for sporting clays. I own one of each. The Model 21 has the style and grace of a fine gun. The Model 23 is somewhat graceful and of a very solid solid. The RBL is the absolute best value.
For about $3000 one can order an RBL with a beavertail fore end and 30" or 32" barrels. The RBL comes with Tru Lock chokes that are marked safe for use with Hevi Shot. My RBL-12 has 32" barrels, 4x wood (heavier that the standard 2x), BTFE, and vent rib, and weighs 9 pounds 3 ounces. That seems heavy but the gun handles amazingly well for something of that weight. Once I swing it I don't have to worry about "stopping the swing"! It just crushes targets that I thought I was too slow for... Oh, the $500 vent rib option is not necessary. Put that money into a wood upgrade.
PS: Since you live in RI which is close to CSMC in CN why don't you call Lou in their gun room and arrange a visit? They should have more than a few Model 21's and a RBL-12 or two that you could compare.
Last edited by MarkOue; 06/19/09 10:41 AM.
