I found magic in a Parker after owning several of them. Finally bought a VH 16ga on the 0 frame. Compared to Foxes, most Parker 16's, which are built on the 1 frame, feel heavy. Mine is right at 6 pounds with 28" barrels. Having been restocked (quite nicely), it's just a shooter. But one that has that bit of magic my previous Parkers lacked.