I have never had one bit of trouble with my Gold Label. I shoot 1-1/4 oz S&B No 6s and Winchester 4s and 5s for pheasant, and whatever 7-1/2s I have at the time for dove. I seldom shoot more than ten boxes a year.

I have several nice 20s and 16s, including a Merkel 1620 that weighs 6 pounds even. But I wanted a 12GA that I could use for rough duty.

I found a coin finished 12GA RBL with standard wood, 14-1/4" to a hard plate, straight grip, double triggers, splinter and 28" barrels at just under 7 pounds. The gun is built on the 16GA frame. He also has a 16GA but it weighed more than the 12GA. The triggers were reversed for a lefty, a bonus for me.

Last edited by Vol423; 06/13/12 06:01 PM.