Originally Posted By: RARiddell
With modern technology 12ga doubles are getting lighter and lighter, has the 16ga seen its day only to drift off into obscurity? Aside from various collectible guns are they really worth it?


The way I see it, the 12 can never be as svelte as a 16. I have many more 12s than 16s, but a 16 in the hand feels just about perfect for me personally. With a small framed 16 you can have a 20 gauge sized/weighted gun with a larger diameter bore. I say, what is not to like???