No, all Winchester model 24's don't swing like 2x4s. I've handled a 16 ga. with 26" barrels that I really enjoyed.

And yes, a 1100 receiver is longer than a sxs. His point was it weighted 8 lbs.

I have one of the Remington Classic 700 in 7x57 because of Jack O'Connor.

I'm sure I don't agree with everything he ever wrote, but he did leave an impression on me.