Greg, I think all guns are laden with myth because of who we are and what we do. I started with a double JABC more than 65 years ago and went to the autos on moving to the city and a steady job.
Forty years ago I was given a Parker twist16 hammer 0 frame by the widow of an old friend. I had heard Parkers were prized guns but had never seen one. To me, the Parker seemed to levitate like magic in my hands, and I was back to doubles.
Over the years nothing has dissuaded me from the notion that for me---six foot, 218---the little Parker has a balance and feel like no other gun in my cabinet. My son on first hunt, first shot dropped a black duck at 35-40 yards with it.
A gun with sex appeal is stretching it a bit for me, Greg.