I never owned or shot a double of any kind til I was 26 years old. I bought a used, 12 gauge, Ithaca SKB 500 O/U. I had always wanted an O/U and I truly enjoyed it for a while but then the neat little brand new 20 bore side by sides by SKB and Browning caught my eye. I traded that O/U for a new 20 gauge, SKB 280 E. I liked that, too but I was on a roll and many more of both types were to follow.