Andy:

If you are new to doubles, and there are guys here with decades of experience over me, I wouldn't cut my teeth on a composed pair of hammerguns. I prefer them but most folk I shoot with can't fanthom why I'd bring a short chambered hammergun afield. Your quest for a "best" gunmaker will futher have to be defined as to which proof house the longarm went thru which will spark even more debate.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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