As much as I like 21s I cannot defend their aesthetics. I particularly dislike factory engraving patterns.
But shooting them, range or field, is another matter. For some, looking good missing will never be entirely satisfactory. The first time I shot a M-21 trap gun was a revelation. All that "you can't shoot trap with a SXS" went out the window on the first try. I actually think I'd do better with a 21 trap vs a M-12. Oh well, an academic question.
To compare a 12 ga M-21 skeet or field gun to a Brit 2.5" game gun is silly. The 20 ga M-21 skeet compares better and, in many cases, is as MOI-fast as the Brit 12. With 1 oz loads it will bring home as many birds, too. And it will probably hold up better if shot frequently at the range. But who does that?
And those with "square load" stamped somewhere in the subconscious will not be able to do as well with a 20 ga M-21 as with the "balanced" 2.5" 12. That tall shot column gets in the head. Or you can choose not to think about it.
Nice to have options, else the world would be a boring place.
The linked gun did better than I thought. I suppose the market must be wrong........
Sam
