I had no idea that the Classic weighs 7 pounds. In my opinion the Classic is the best design in a side by side .410 out there, if you can stand the price and the 26" barrels. The 28" AYA #2 is my favorite if you can't afford a Parker or a Galazan Fox. The Galazan Fox would be my first choice for shootability and resale value. Yes, I like the Skeeter a lot, but they are a bit pricey today.