I guess we all have our opinions... but I would consider the Tobin guns far better than CZ lets on...
I have had 2 field grade Tobins, and I believe they were equally sound and of equal quality to an LC smith field grade or Ithaca field grade, etc. I have a beautiful, high-condition, engraved, 16 ga, straight grip Tobin that is the cat's meow.
On the other hand every Aubrey or Meriden I have touched was floppy and clunky like a Crescent Arms gun.
I agree. I have 2 field grades as well. Like many Tobins you see, they have been well used with little maintenance over the years. Still, they shoot fine and any issues can be corrected (if I get around to it). As far as standing up to modern loads, these are 100 year old guns and appropriate pressure loads should be used in them same as most vintage guns of this age.
