Clif W., I agree with you 100%. I have guns worth much more than my 21s. However, they are the "Hammer of Thor" in shooting qualities. I, too, am searching for a 28" 12 gauge Skeet Gun with straight grip and original checkered wood butt, high condition. I have my Dad's 1948 20 gauge 28" Skeet Gun with checkered butt and in mint condition, but won't carry it. The Lovely Linda owns a 26" Skeet Gun with 26" IC & MOD barrels, straight grip and checkered butt that is not quite mint, so we both shoot that one. You bring some refreshing comments to this thread.