I own a custom Fox 12 gauge that tips the scales at 6 lbs 12 oz. Well balanced, small grip and made to fit me. However, there is certainly a difference looking over those two barrels as compared to my 3 different Fox 16 gauges. There is something about a gun made in America and while I have zero doubt a lightweight british game gun can perhaps tip the scales at the same weight as some of my Fox 16 gauges (my lightest is 5 lb 10 oz) they aren't american made and I'd have to order my shells on line.

So in short, I'm staying with the 16 gauges for what I like to do and that's NE and SE grouse and woodcock work. They won't be the only Fox I carry as I'm also a big fan of the little Fox 20 gauges as well (have two of those). Guess in short, there is no totally right or totally wrong answer. I'm just glad we still have the option of the 16 gauge.

foxes rule