No problem, buzz. No offense taken. But, it would have been much clearer if you had specified vintage subgauge guns, if indeed that was the intent.
I really don't think there
is a lovefest with subgauges. I think we just recognize that sometimes a smaller gun is better suited to a task.
As an aside, I have hoorawed for years those dove shooters here that feel it necessary to show up with 3 1/4 - 1 1/8 loads (some even bring 3 3/4 - 1 1/8) to kill a fragile little bird that weighs a mere few ounces. I love to ask them to explain what they figure would be the effective load for a goose based on what they feel is necessary for a dove.
Please forgive my misinterpretation of your post, buzz. I should have known better.
All my best, Stan
Oh yeah, I do agree that the 12 is the most versatile of all the gauges, and own many more of them that all other gauges put together!
