I've owned several Ithaca SKB SxS's. They are good guns, but do have one weakness -- a tendency to crack or split in the wrist area.

This is easily prevented or repaired by glass bedding the rear of the action. The scalloped sides sometime cause this cracking by bearing in an uneven manner. If you own one, it is a good idea to glass bed, before you have a problem.

A similar tendency exists in L.C. Smith SxS's.