The 2” 12ga from Britain is always light. Otherwise why bother? My 26” Irish Gallyon weighs 5 lb 4 oz, the same as my 28” 28ga sxs. The 12ga action is bigger than the 28ga, which is only significant if you carry one handed, which I do. Right now ammo is scarce except for 1-7/8” mini 12s in 7-1/2 shot. I have the components to load 2”, but I haven’t yet. I prefer 5s and 6s for pheasant. I would be more enthusiastic about the 2” 12ga if I didn’t have a 28ga. My gun is very light, and very pretty as well. I hunt with a man who favors his 2” 12ga to all others for upland game.