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I know this thread may not appeal to some here, as most probably like more traditional SxS's, but I just wanted to show anyone thats interested that you can order a new SxS and have it built the way you want it including stock dimensions.
This is a Zeus 16ga with, 29" barrels, single trigger, case color, full coverage engraving, single trigger, extractors, flat rib, semi beaver fore end, grade 4 wood,
gold 16 on the rib.
So far, I'm well pleased and hope to shoot it this weekend.

Nice gun.

I take it from your tag line that your wife does not follow this Forum?

A friend always said that the tricky bit was coming home with your new gun.After that taking a gun out and bringing it back didn’t raise any eyebrows.

Nice looking gun. How long was the wait time?

Ken

Looks like a nice gun. Keep us informed how it shoots and how you like it.

Can, the Venus is lighter. That’s the Zeus. Probably around 6. I. Ordered a Venus with 12 and 16 barrels. I’m thinking that the 12 won’t be more than 6 and a quarter,the 16 a shade under 6. They’te on the same frames. The 12 barrels might even be lighter than the 16’s

Tell us what everybody wants to know: how much?
JR

I'll answer both questions, as configured the gun weighs 7lbs, I feel sure the lighter weights listed on their site are English stock, splinter fore ends.
I can see where that configuration could save a pound or so.
I wasn't expecting a 6lb gun, I own two 20ga and a 28ga in the same basic configuration and they all weigh in at around 7lbs, with the 28ga being the lightest.

The cost with my upgrades was $4850, the grade 4 wood was a $1250 upgrade.

I love the level, flat rib. Prefer a capped pistol grip to the round knob, though.
JR

I am a flat or vent rib guy, swamped ribs are not for me.
All my other SxS's are pistol grips.

Yes, I am a wood whore, just can't stand plain, bland wood.

I didn't choose it, it came that way.
I didn't know it would have a 3" chamber, I will never shoot 3" shells in this gun.

I think that British and European gun-makers are building guns with longer chambers to future proof them with the advent of steel shot.