OE configuration:
Ithaca NID 4E BLE Trap #457465 - single selective trigger - 12 gauge 2 3/4" - 32" bbls - 14 1/4" LOP (3/4" pas): 8.69 pounds, 6 1/2" balance, 2.48 unmounted, 10.55 mounted, 11.50 HWR.
Modified configuration:
Ithaca NID 4E BLE Trap #457465 SST - 12 gauge 2 3/4" - 32" bbls - 15 5/8" LOP w/ CSMC 1 1/2"pad + 5/8" spacer: 9.125 pounds, 5 1/2" balance, 2.95 unmounted, 11.73 mounted, 12.24 HWR.
Differences: 1 3/8" increase in LOP - 7 oz weight gain (all at butt) - balance moved rearward 1" - unmounted swing increased 20%, mounted swing increased 12%, and HWR increased 7%.
For my purpose of trap shooting, this gun is improved in handling for me. Also, I shot sporting clays well with it at the Vintage Cup. I will soon baseline it for skeet. I seriously doubt that I would carry it afield where a lot of ground was to be covered, though.
There is no general answer as to hurt of help handling. Modifications must be focused on both of the issues with fit and with handling.
Does that answer your question?
