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I own a pair of older Wingmasters (50's and 70's models) and have been contemplating getting a newer one in 20 gauge to tone things down a bit. What is the quality like on the newer models? Same as the oldies or have they cheapened them up?

Also thought about an auto but have zero experience with them. Some models like the Franchi AL are super lightweight. My 50's wingmaster uses 1oz 4 shot loads and the gun comes in around 7lbs or just under. How much am I loosing (or gaining depending on how you look at it) by going to a 20?