Thanks Ted, I have corrected the posts.
I also shoot too many guns, but the Darne was extended to exactly match a William Powell I have, and with which I shot fairly well (for me anyway).
The Darne weighs just on 6 lbs, the Powell about 6 oz more, so both would count as light guns. The Darne has 27 1/2 barrels, the Powell 28. Using 21 gramme (3/4 oz) loads, the Powell handles rapidly but steadily and shoots sweetly with acceptable recoil, but the Darne is just a bit too much having very quick almost nervous handling and a much sharper edge to the recoil (that's the best way I can describe it). I respect it for its looks and engineering, but its not a 'regular companion' in the shooting or clays field.
Best rgds,
John
