It is refreshing to read well formulated opinions from someone with lots of experience. I would not take offense at any comments Dewey has made concerning design qualities of American doubles, in fact, along with canvasback, I would greatly appreciate his comments on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the other American classic doubles. For example, much has been made of the fact that a Fox's lock work is so simple, with so few parts, and how that supposedly makes it more reliable and longer lasting, without as much need for "tune-ups", as the Parker, which has been described by gun writers as being "hellishly complicated". Have you actually seen that to be the case in your work, Dewey?

Your ability to write well and convey real life experience puts you in a small pool, Dewey. Could you possible share some more of your thoughts on the other American designs?

SRH

Last edited by Stan; 11/01/15 07:57 AM.
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