Originally Posted By: Cody
Why are O/U's more popular than SXS's?, IMO (based on people i know that shoot O/U's) MOST people cut their teeth on cheap single shots, pumps and auto's. When they get serious and want a gun that can have two chokes in play at the same time, an O/U presents the same picture that a Single barrel gun does and therefore offers familiarity.


I cut my teeth on cheap single shots, and I suspect most others here did the same. So I think "familiarity" has less to do with O/U popularity than the fact O/Us offer more gun for the money, and that most world-class shooters are using them.

People choose SxSs for reasons other than efficiency or cost, which is okay too - they don't need lame excuses to justify their choice.

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