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I don't like them either, Steve. But, I have come to accept them for very limited applications. I own exactly two "black" guns. One is a Beretta 390 that is used for ducks when the weather is so bad that I just refuse to carry my nice doubles out in it. If I'm home that isn't much of an issue, as I can stay home. If I'm away on a hunting trip, it's a bit different, as I hate to "waste" a day. The other is a hog rifle, with thermal optics. Just a tool to help rid this part of our country of a nuisance.
Nothing quite like the warmth of beautiful wood, engraving, damascus, bluing and patina. I'm thankful to be the caretaker of many more than I need.
Best, SRH
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I have two "rainy day" guns. My Wingmaster 12 gauge and a Citori White Lightning 16 gauge. Both have walnut stocks so they aren't impervious to weather but I don't mind if they get wet and dirty. The Wingmaster, once my go-to, do everything gun, is reserved for the worst of days and conditions. I've already done everything bad to it I can and it still keeps on ticking. Love that gun!
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You are in good company with the Remmie 870 Wing-Master pump gun- The late master wingshot, Rudy Etchen, shot one-and from what I have read about him, rather well. His father, Rudy (a "big-wheel" with the defunct Studebaker Motor Co.) shot M12's-- man of discerning taste, IMO. RWTF
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The 870 Wingmaster 3" is the best all-around shotgun ever built by anyone, anywhere, at any time in history, at any price point. I don't shoot mine much these days, but it is the absolute last gun I would give up if it ever came to that.
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I bought a Wingmaster 12 ga. last week from a friend who said I told him years ago I wanted it if he ever decided too sell. It has a Remington 2 3/4" chambered, 36", full choke barrel that has been backboard to .745". The muzzle measures .682", giving it a choke constriction of .063". It should be tough on a card "X" at the local turkey shoots this fall. Thinking of giving it a go on crows, too ............very soon. Just got to learn to shuck that forearm.
SRH
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