While we're all opinionated as to what constitutes an "upland gun", the reality is that more 7 1/2 - 8+ lb. 12ga autos and pumps kill more "upland birds" by many times over than the number of doubleguns fielded, let alone sub 7 lb ones. They're toted around by young athletic hunters who don't yet know they aren't carrying the 'proper' upland gun or by older hunters that never learned.