Ed,
If you read my post in context of the previous posts, you'll see that it is an extrapolation of the "...12 ga is a bigger, badder, best killer, shotshell..." position. Well, a 12ga gas goose gun is a bigger, badder, best killer...especially compared to a LeFever side by side or a Fox or a Parker, etc..
If it were logical to argue that increased performance of a weapon's capability would increase enjoyment and recreation for all, then why is my post about a gas goose gun trashing this thread?
My post is satirical in that it points out the futility of one man trying to argue killing performance characteristics of a cartridge as a basis for another man's measure of better enjoyment and recreation, especially in a discussion of where antique weaponry collecting and use is the subject.
This thread started about one company's perception of the marketability of the 12 ga in NEW, fine side by side shotguns. If new side by sides sell better in smaller bores than 12 ga, I would imagine it has more to do with the purchaser's measure of enjoyment than killing performance. And with the fried chicken stand in the rear view mirror, practicality isn't a topic that can be discussed seriously.
