Agreed, Stan. Nostalgia for the golden age of shotgunning aside, the best guns produced now are better than any best gun produced in the past. Its a matter of materials, engineering and centuries of learned craftsmanship. Moreover, modern manufacturing has made really excellent guns available to a much broader range of shooters. Take the CSMC RBL for example. Its not a best, obviously, but its a truly outstanding firearm you can buy brand new for $4000. Add to that fantastic guns from Italy, such as Fausti, along with opportunities to collect fine old doubles for incredibly reasonable prices. We are truly living in the best of times.
