I've been hunting upland birds and shooting some skeet and trap for the last 10 years. Finally got around to acquiring and shooting a 16 gauge.

What fun! Mine happens to be built on a true 16 ga. frame and is as lithe as most 20s and trimmer than some. I've found mine smack's 'em like a 12, but in a sweeter handling gun. Getting just "smashing" hits on the skeet field. It throws and ounce to 1 1/8 of shot just loverly. I'm really looking forward to getting into the field in the fall.

Surprisingly, the shells aren' that hard to find. A little harder than 12s or 20s, but easily in reach if you live near a Gander Mountain, Cabela's or Bass Pro. A little more expensive than 20s or 12s, but no more than .410s or 28s.

I might not recommend the 16 as someone's lone shotgun, but if you're at all into shotgunning and haven't played with one ... do so. It's a hoot!