Thanks for the replies. I have to say that for years I kind of looked down on the BSS, but after coddling and fiddling with older guns I wanted a SxS I could just pick up and shoot. My friends mostly shoot M21s, but they are a lot more money than a BSS and I kind of like being a little different. Have to say that other than my $750 Merkel 200E 16 gauge this is the most gun I have bought for the money. So far I have $1335 invested. I am impressed with the quality of design and build. Very few parts, they're large and well machined. Big recoil shield at the back of the receiver, rebated frame and bushed firing pins. It's 8lb 2 oz, but balances okay. With more recoil pad for length it should balance even better. If I go whole hog I'll have to restock it as the factory stock is too short and low. I'd also put Briley thin walls in it. The trigger pulls are actually quite good, so I think I'll just leave it a reliable single trigger. All my other SxS guns are DT and I did once try pulling the trigger guard for the left barrel. Most likely sell my Fox AE to fund this. There is something to say for a big, solid dependable gun. Owning this for several days has definitely improved my opinion of these guns. Might even have to pick up a 20 gauge!
Regards,
Jeff
I would look at second-hand 0/U version called the Citori. You can pick up one with fixed chokes in very good shape for $1000 or less. The ones with Invector or Invector Plus choke system will be more. You can even find 12ga 3.5" one with Invector Plus chokes for not whole lot of money. It handles same as BSS and is better more versatile gun. Sorry, but paying premium for BLE BSS doesn't make all that much sense.
