To add in my two cents worth as I am the owner of a 16 gauge RBL (straight grip and splinter), I will say that I am very pleased with this shotgun. It is now my main choice for pheasant hunting and has performed really well in the field. My gun weighs with the shorter of the two supplied recoil pads 6 lbs. 10 oz. and I find this weight is very good for balance and carrying. The thicker pad adds 3 oz. and would be my choice for using the RBL for trap shooting. All in all I think I made a real smart choice when I ordered this shotgun; I'd recommend these guns highly.
I only said the guns were heavy, I personally would never buy a 16 that weighs more than many 12ga guns. For me a 16 should weigh less than 6.5lb and closer to 6. I settled on a 12 for availability of ammo and wanted barrels safe for steel if that was all I could find or was required to use
