Home Forums Birds & Dogs Shotguns Great article about double trigger SXS and pumps by Barsness in this month's American Rifleman

I recommend you get a copy of the article and read it. What I've always liked about Mr. Barsness is he is very careful and unbiased about testing and evaluating everything. Some very good points about the pros and cons of both types of shotguns. E

Yep, it's a great article by JB.

MtnHtr

Yep, a very enjoyable read. I just read it, and can't agree more with the premise of the article. Guess that's why I'm getting rid of my Citori and digging out and dusting off the 20-ga. Wingmaster I bought in the 8th grade 30 years ago.

Scott

I always enjoy reading an article when the writer and I have the same perspective! My old mid 30's vintage M21 with double triggers (and my first real shotgun - a 12 ga Springfield 5100) have served me well for a lifetime of bird hunting. The reason I never got into O/U shotguns was the lack of choices with double triggers.

Thanks for pointing out the article by John Barsness. I always like to read his work.

Being a traditionalist and having used a double trigger drilling for birds and big game for many decades I don't favor the single trigger gun for that type of hunting. However I can recall having to learn the gun(s) and think about which trigger to use.

Short of my Benelli SA all of my shotguns are sxs's with double triggers accept two that are old SKB's that allow me to shoot heavier loads than the others when needed. Every time I take one of those guns out I fumble for a bit with that darn single trigger.

Another beautiful gun you have there Ron.
One of the guns I really regret selling was a fine old Drilling I got in an SF pawn shop in 1965 for about $250. 16X16 over a 9X57R. Had the 2 9/16ths chambers opened to 2 3/4 inches. Made before WWII.
The only thing I didn't like about it was the Greener Side Safety. The button was too small to catch easily and quickly.
But, other than that, it was a great gun. Horn trigger guard and chambered for a rd. very similar to the .358 Winchester. E

If anyone enjoys JB's writing, pick up a copy of the book Shotguns for Wingshooting by Krause publications, 1999. An informative book based on experience and experimentation, not popular or unpopular opinion. Bought a 1950's Wingmaster after reading the book, and it is one of the lightest and best balanced guns in the safe. A Fox-Savage in 16 ga. with double triggers and Fiocchi Golden pheasant loads worked well on Kansas roosters. JB is a good writer, period. All the best.