Thanks. It's nice to realize that last classic American pump is still made in Ohio USA. I had Ohio-made 20ga blued gun with 28" VR barrel. That gun was heavy at about 7lbs, but this one is about 7.5lb which is not too heavy for 12ga 3" gun. It is a blessing that recoil pad is of very good quality. It is Pachmayr according to Ithaca Gun site.