Thanks guys. Some folks in the shotgun world would say the Merkel doesn't swing as well as an English SXS, or one of the top Spanish models which are said to be the equal of the best Birmingham guns. I find the Merkel to fit me personally just as well as any best quality SXS I've ever fondled in one of the Gun rooms.The other thing that has always impressed me is that the Merkel manages to be a lively gun and still lock up like a bank vault,a much stronger action than some of the highest end SXS guns on the market. I've never seen one that didn't seem nearly as tight as it was when new,and my model 8 must be well over 40 years old.
