One thing that is saving the 16 is the internet. Unlike 20 years ago you can find ammo to suit your needs. As long as ammo is readily available there will be shooters to enjoy them. Also the 16 is often a nice weight double with enough shot for 90% of the average persons hunting needs. Not a gun I'd pick first for ducks or geese but for rough upland hunting it still hits a sweet spot. Plus you get to buy them at a discount compared to the same gun in 12 or 20 gauge. Kind of ironic. Wish people would declare Winchester Model 42 as dead as the 16.