Coosa, have you ever come across Bretton shotguns? The 12 bore over/under with double triggers weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds. Multi choke too! 2 3/4" chambers. Odd little guns with barrels that screw into the action so that you can also get rifle tubes as well as smooth. Not at all expensive. I have one in 12 bore but don't like the idea of firing heavy loads. Not something you seem to mind reading your post. Just the odd shot should be o.k. though. Have a look at this: http://www.bretton-gaucher.com/anglais/f_pres.htm Might fit the bill. Lagopus.....