[bert]

My shotgun for defense is an Ithaca Featherlight 16 ga with a cut down 20 “ barrel. I think it weighs about 6 pounds or so.

Compared to the Ithaca, the Model 97 police gun feels quite heavy.

I also have a High Standard 12 ga duck gun that compared to the Ithaca feels quite heavy.

So, this weight thing is relative

[logi_cal869]

Exactly.

[Chainmail]

My own house defense gun is and Ithaca Model 87 12 gauge 3 inch Magum with the long magazine. It is lighter than a Winchester Model 97 - but it kicks the snot out me every time I take it out to shoot.

Being a pound or two heavier pays dividends sometimes.