This sounds like you've finally found a keeper. From a weight perspective, you'll likely soon be able to tell if the handling suits you; we can't comment on that. I mean, take a look a some of the Italian guns being used for upland birds...is the weight feel all that different? If you put it up to your shoulder, does it feel right especially as compared to what you've tried in game guns? From a value, aethetics, and durability perspective, a Purdey pigeon gun in good shape would be hard to beat. Nice barrel length. How's the wood for you? On paper, it's hard to beat this gun.