![]() ![]() Another friend said, on a more humorous note, “You can’t have a shotgun wedding There is no redundancy with a single lock mechanism. Not only is a follow-up shot swift, but there is reliability in that there are most often two triggers and always separate locks One swears that a side-by-side means a quick second shot if such is necessary, and it is true that hunters of dangerous game trust their lives to So, I asked a few men and women what it is about a side-by-side that is ![]() Well, I suspect it has to do with what a person becomes accustomed to shooting. However, people often speak of one configuration feeling awkward versus the Guns are capable of doing the job of breaking clays or putting game in the bag. Why one person prefers a double gun, rather than a firearm sporting a single barrel, is akin to the old adage “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Both Of course, I know more than one gentleman who comes in as a solid ten. On a one-to-ten scale of appreciation, I probably fall somewhere around an eight, with a ten representing one who would as soon throw rocks rather than to shoot something other than their beloved side-by-side. I appreciate the beauty of a well-made, vintage, side-by-side shotgun, and I know others who feel the same way about the elegant lines and performance often associated with these treasures. Vintage shotgun aficionado Heyward Horton offers helpful tips in selecting a double gun, and sound advice for all gun owners. Jan/Feb 2019Double or Nothing Text by Heyward Horton, Photos by Joey Frazier ![]()
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