Avg Number of SxS's

How many SxS's do you have?

  • 0

    Votes: 79 28.4%

  • 1 to 3

    Votes: 133 47.8%

  • 4 to 6

    Votes: 33 11.9%

  • 7 to 9

    Votes: 13 4.7%

  • 10+

    Votes: 20 7.2%
  • Total voters
    278
Just acquired my first two last week from Dad's estate. Older Sauer 12ga and an even older Cogswell and Harrison 12ga sidelock. I'll post a couple of pics when the moving truck gets here.
 
Currently two twenties, two sixteens, one ten and a whole bunch of twelves. Currently all British except one Spaniard but that changes. Sidelock, boxlock, hammers and hammerless, black powder and nitro, , top lever, side lever, bottom lever, love 'em all, this is my passion. And I intend to shoot four or more over this weekend at our annual side by side sporting clays shoot. Great fun.
 
I picked 7 to 9 option but another is on the way to put me into next category. 3 have external hammers. 4 have composite barrels. 1 is a cape gun.
Pretty much have my needs covered and shoot them all fairly regularly.
 
So, can someone articulate the draw of the SxS? I've owned only one - a very old Belgian with damascus barrels that I loaded up with black powder and home made shot (In win AA hulls. :rolleyes: ). Would sometime take it out for a round of trap just for S&Giggles.

It was absolutely fun, but I think more for the loads and the ancient than the Action style.

Share. What calls to you about your SxS?

Rob!
 
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To me it's the pointability and responsiveness. Two chokes two choices two loads. Less opening angle than an ou. Nice lines. Shorter oal than a pump or semi. Simplicity. Reliable. Old World craftsmanship
 
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