Originally Posted By: Gunflint Charlie
For about 30 years I've hunted wild pheasants over springers, every weekend Oct. through Dec., mostly with a 16 ga. M-21. It has 28" barrels, straight grip, splinter forearm, 15" LOP over a pad, and weighs less than 6-3/4 lbs. It's just the right weight for the 1-1/8 oz. loads I like for wild pheasants.

Jay

Of all the M21's, the 16 is the most appealing to me. Its proportions look "right". I hunt with two fellas who have 16 ga. M21s and their 16s hold their own in performance and looks. I'd like to have one.