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So I've decided I'm going to buy a Huglu sxs 28 gauge from Prophet river. The purpose is going to be a "fun" gun around the farm, maybe a few marauding magpies, casual clays in the back forty, realistically it won't get 500 rounds a year, probably less. I've decided on 28 and Huglu, that's locked in, what I would like opinions on is English grip, double trigger, or pistol grip single trigger? I've never owned and English grip, so am leaning towards that, just to try it, triggers I can go either way, any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
 
I like double triggers and an English grip on my side by sides but it's not for every one, many people prefer a pistol grip and single trigger or pistol and double, English and double.... It's all personal preference so only you can decide. I will say this, if you've never shot double triggers then you may want to try that out before buying one.
 
A wise man once pointed out to me that single triggers are a triumph of technology over common sense on a double barrel, double triggers allowing a shooter to instantly select which barrel he wants. The British typically like a straight grip stock because they believe that design makes it faster and easier to go from trigger to trigger- I do believe that is correct. I would go for a modified beavertail forend, they being my preference because they aren't huge but do allow me to keep my sweaty corrosive fingers off the barrels of a SxS as I carry it hour after hour. Oh yeah, and you get good control of the gun too. A splinter forend would also be a bad idea if your barrels were getting really hot, but you say you won't be shooting many rounds at one go.
 
That's right, not many rounds. It's just going to be more of a "knock around" gun, go for a walk, targets of opportunity, clays with a hand thower, that sort of thing. If I start using it more than that, or don't care for it, well that's an excuse to get something else, but, since I haven't done a lot of shotgunning, I thought I would ask for opinions, pro/cons of Pistol/ English grips and single/double triggers. The English grip, double trigger is what appeals to me, but really don't have anything to base that on. Do double triggers tend to be more reliable/ durable than a single trigger?
 
A single trigger is a clever but unnecessary complication which can get out of tune. Double triggers always work, and I much prefer them.
 
Well I think with the Huglus that Prophet river bring in, the choices are English/ DT or pistol/single trigger, I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think POW is an option, which means the correct choice is not an option, a shame though.
 
He wants to shoot the odd magpie and some clays and we end up talking instant barrel/ choke selection.
 
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Westward1 said:
He wants to shoot the odd magpie and some clays and we end up talking instant barrel/ choke selection.
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He's looking for the best choice, not any old choice, and as I see it people are making suggestions as he asked.

I have had single selective triggers go rogue with the gun just sitting in the gun safe BTW, rogue in that the gun wouldn't switch over to the second barrel after firing the first. With twin triggers you should at least be guaranteed one barrel at a time no matter what.
 
I agree that 7.5 might be a misprint, I think those run just under 6lbs? I really appreciate everyones input, it's exactly what I was looking for. Although I like the look of sideplates, I'm not crazy about them if they aren't functional, which I don't think those are, just cosmetic, but they do have a version that is just the standard boxlock and is case hardened, which also looks ok.
 
jes said:
I agree that 7.5 might be a misprint, I think those run just under 6lbs? I really appreciate everyones input, it's exactly what I was looking for. Although I like the look of sideplates, I'm not crazy about them if they aren't functional, which I don't think those are, just cosmetic, but they do have a version that is just the standard boxlock and is case hardened, which also looks ok.
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7.5 is likely for a 12g, should be a touch under six for a 28.
 
To the original question, straight stock with double triggers for me. Figuring it out initially when used to a single trigger has a bit of a muscle memory training period but after that it's not rocket surgery. More flexibility and less chance of mechanical failure. Times that I have changed barrel (choke) order in a hunting situation with a single selective trigger = never.
 
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I'm going to be that guy for a minute or 2.
No more than 500 rounds a year. That's 20 boxes of shells. Have you compared the cost of 12Ga to 28Ga lately? If that doesn't bother you then fill your boots and have fun. ;-)
 
BernDawg said:
I'm going to be that guy for a minute or 2.
No more than 500 rounds a year. That's 20 boxes of shells. Have you compared the cost of 12Ga to 28Ga lately? If that doesn't bother you then fill your boots and have fun. ;-)
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Only 20 boxes, so about $5 per box more for 28 gauge target loads, or $100 more in total, about one tank of gasoline. I shoot closer to 5000 rounds of 28 gauge per year, so I load my own target loads.
 
Yes, I know the cost of 28 gauge ammo, yes I know that a 12 gauge can do everything from humming birds to pterodactyls, far more versatile, easier to find ammo, etc, etc. And yes, I have a 12 gauge. That's why, in my original post I said, "I have decided to buy a Huglu 28 gauge", My mind is made up on the gauge and the brand, I'm looking for advice/ opinions on the configuration of the "28 gauge Huglu" that I will buy. And so far, I very much appreciate the input.
 
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