LeFusil, I am a bit confused by your comments on the H&H. Are you confusing the H&H with its patented compressor under the forend that applies the same opening force regardless of whether it is fired with the 'normal' Boss that is assisted opening when unfired, courtesy of the ejector springs? I understand that you may feel the H&H system is somewhat 'detuned' by the need to cock the main springs on opening but it is still a self opener. I have always found the 'milder' SO of the H&H more to my taste as it assists the opening without making the thing 'hard' to close. I agree that by applying the 'approved method' to the Purdey, a reasonably easy closure can be achieved but I found that it was not always convenient to 'adopt the position' when that dratted bird you had been searching for suddenly explodes from by your feet!
