I have come down with a longing for a 16 gauge SxS as a companion piece for the 28. While I am a great lover of all things L.C. Smith and Baker, and have had on again/ off again affairs with the guns from Britain, these seem limiting for my purpose.
Here are some parameters: The gun must be able to eat a steady diet of black hull Remingtons or promo Federals. Should be able to tolerate intermitent feedings of Golden Pheasant Fiocchis. Barrels steel 28 or 30". Ejectors optional. Straight grip preferred. Needs some engraving. Chokes at or openable to rt barrel SK1- I/C, lft barrel Mod- I/M. Can be single or double trigger. Used preferable to new. 2 3/4" chambers, or openable to same. I can live with restored or upgraded American guns. Just can't get real warm over a Merkel. Price range $4K or<.
Having set forth our criteria, my questions are: Would a NID or a Fox be a viable option? Are the golden Pheasants going to knock a Fox outof the running? Look for a used AYA, Garbi, Grulla, Arietta? Give me some Ideas.
