In case anyone is interested in my beginning post about a dedicated sporting clays SxS, I ultimately purchased an RBL Reserve, 12 gauge, 32" barrels with flush-mount CTs, capped pistol grip, double triggers, ejectors, non-automatic safety, splinter forend, raised rib, with exhibition wood at 8 lbs, 1 oz. I carefully looked into Fausti, Poli, Arrieta, AyA, among others and made my decision. The BSS just doesn't do it for me. At $4000 total with shipping ($1500 off retail), I believe that I'll be happy for a long time to come. My vintage guns will serve their purposes in other ways and not be subject to the pounding of sporting clays.
