Good thread. The 2 SXS shotguns I shoot best are a Fox Sterlingworth and Lefever H grade, both 12 ga., both with cut barrels and neither have a front sight. When I let people try them they are amazed at how easy they are to shoot and hit with. I think light hand loads help as well. Both guns pattern evenly out at 30 yards. When they mention the missing sight I tell them it's so they can see the bird better.

Jack K