Dustin has forgotten more about doubles than I'll ever know, and it was in his hands that I saw my first Ideal- I think it was a grade 6 with exquisite engraving and a honey and smoke stick of Regia.

That said, I have not found mine quirky at all- I probably just don't know enough to know I have a quirky gun. As to fast handling, I had no problem on ruffs last October, certainly the quickest shooting I've ever encountered. Here is a pic of mine balanced on the foot of the bed: typical 70cm barrels with sling mechanism intact. Yes, behind the hinge pin, but I think between the hands is more important to me subjectively than where it balances objectively in relation to the pin. And I find operating the underlever with the index finger tons more ergonomic and natural than a toplever with the thumb. To each their own, and I love these- so much so that a second 16 is on the way.

Well, the OP title does say game/gun, but neither do I want to get too far OT.

Thanks for asking, Lloyd, I love talking about it almost as much as shooting her.

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