Well, options ordered are likely a handling factor with the 16 ga. and 12 ga. guns if you got the changeable pad system. My 16 is 6 lbs. 10 oz. - just right for the 1-1/8 oz. loads I use for wild pheasants over flushing dogs. I ordered straight grip, splinter, and buttplate instead of the pad system. With the buttplate option they bore some additional wood from the buttstock. And contrary to the opinion of some who apparently haven't handled this configuration, the gun handles very nicely.

Jay