Most of the Model 21 shooters I have known over the last 50 years know a little more about "which end the shot comes out" than do the average owners of other makes and models of shotgun. I've never known one of them to apologize for the clunkiness of their 21s. Most of these guys just spend a lot of time loading them up and pulling the trigger, more than the other guys. I just wish they made them in ten gauge. Maybe I should check with Tony.