Originally Posted By: Geo. Newbern
Originally Posted By: wingshooter16
I have found, to me, the most ergonomically friendly action to be my Manufrance Ideals: the human index finger is quite strong and agile, and cocking the gun upon pulling the "underlever" seems effortless, with the barrels dropping and then closing like they are gliding on glass. Mike


Funny you should mention the Manufrance in this discussion. Since I have no best guns on which to comment, I'll respond to your post about the Ideal action. Mine is really smooth, as you say when I've only shot one barrel. However when you shoot both barrels the finger lever has to cock two mainsprings at once. I usually turn the gun over and push down the underlever with my thumb. Just my experience...Geo


Geo,
I have quite large hands, and make my living with them, so I have to say that I have never been conscious of the difference when cocking/opening after one or both barrels fired, but the point is well taken. The OP did mention best guns (and I related my very limited existential encounters), but also seemed to open the topic to smooth actions in general; thus my mention of the Manufrance.

Have a great weekend,
Mike

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