OK--my.02cents! I've owned numerous Parker 28 Repro's and still have 2. They are a superb gun, but I can only shoot them fair and I have to think about what I'm doing when I use one. They are stocked short and high. I see the whole rib on most. The one I shoot best is a 28 Repro that a previous owner---cut off the skeleton butt and added a pad--a truly excellent job, by the way. It is now 15" LOP and that gets me further back on the stock and I can shoot it decently. I have 2 RBL 28's. To sum them up in a few words--they are SHOOTERS!! The dimensions are great and both shoot right where I'm looking. The 1st one I got was an ordered gun with the PIF discount. It is a 30" IC/MOD with a PG and the only option was a BT. It has double triggers and super "standard" wood. It weighs 5lbs 12oz and is a bird and clay target killing machine. The 2nd I bought in Vegas from a private seller at a VERY good price. It's a 26" skeet/IC gun with SG, DT and splinter--the classic Woodcock/Grouse gun. It's 5lbs 9oz. This gun, like it's long barrel brother is another fine shooting gun. Everyone who picks up these guns seems to shoot them very well. I have no 1st hand experience with the AYA's you are considering. The AYA# 2 is a fine gun! I shoot lot's of 28ga shells(mostly reloads) in a variety of guns. I think the RBL 28 is the best of the RBL experiment. I've had 20's and a 16--all are GONE! You missed the boat on the discount and now the remaining guns are all loaded up and over 4K. BUT--if for some reason I had to replace my RBLs--I'd get one--either new or on the secondary market. There a few used/like new ones out there. You just gotta look around. If CSMC stays true to their word that the RBL's are done--the value will stay there or at least close to current levels. If I needed to sell off my 28's--the RBL would be the last out the door. OK--enough rambling by me. Please go easy on the flame throwers!!!
