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Well, it's always a good idea to look back at what the OP says he wants, in the very first post in this topic: "I want the best 20ga gun for the money." An Uggie 12, singular or as a part of a "composed" pair, isn't what he's looking for. And if he's willing to spend up to $3,000, he can get a far better gun than an Uggie 30, even in the gauge he specified, within his budget limit. One of my AyA 4 Deluxes in 20ga would be a good choice IMO . . . if he could find one for that price. Possible, because Spanish gun prices have taken a significant jump, and some guys are willing to part with them--and still come out ahead--because they bought them back when you could buy Uggie sidelocks for less than $3,000.

I just made a deal on an Orvis Grulla sidelock 20ga for just over the OP's budget. 27" barrels rather than 28", but otherwise set up the way he specified. An Uggie 30 or an Ithaca SKB 100 might compete for the best 20ga gun for the money if one's budget is $1,000, but you can do better if you're willing to spend 3x as much.

True �dat, Larry, I was just pointing out the task shouldn�t be too difficult. You can put together a pair for less than he was willing to spend for one was just my example.

Best,
Ted

OP also said that the Uggy he played with did not fit him. Does not mean there isn't an Uggy out there that would fit him or could be made to fit him, but he seems to be looking for alternatives.

Depending on the fit issue, it can be easy to solve (like cutting the stock or adding a pad). Or, as you suggest, Uggies being relatively popular guns, finding one that fits as is. Something like excessive drop or cast is tougher unless you want to try having the stock bent. But those aren't very common issues with newer doubles.

But looking at the OP's requirements, seems to me the problem is more likely to be a lot of candidates from which to pick (especially since he says used is OK) and determining which he likes best.

If I were in his position, I'd buy a SKB 100 and spend the rest of $3,000 flying to Europe return and two or three days in London or Paris.