Being a grouse/woodcock hunter I'm prone to Fox small gauges. For every shot I get I probably walk a mile. Accordingly, lighter is better. I like Foxes because the two I normally carry are both weigh less then 6 bounds and are balanced well. Both are choked mod/ic from the factory and they were made for what I do most with them. Second favorite is a Merkel 122 16 gauge with false sidelocks and very nice wood and nice engraving. Since its German its made strong. I can shoot any 16 gauge out of it and it works very well out west for wild flushing pheasants. Have a new custom Fox 12 gauge headed my way and it will be worked in the midst because it weighs 6 3/4 lbs, fits me and will be sweet looking to boot. PS. I like Parker's to, but I think they are a rule are heavier then Foxes in equal gauge (except 0 frame 16 gauges) and I don't seem to shoot them as well.
