Browning Sweet Sixteen Question

[Expat]

I don’t know if anyone can answer this, but thought I would give it a shot. I have really enjoyed my Citori 16, so I don’t need anyone Pooh Poohing the 16 gauge. If you were going to get a Sweet Sixteen, what are the pros and cons of getting a new one versus one of the older ones.

 

[Mij]

I do like the magazine cut off feature, that may be a pro to you.
But I don’t know about the more modern autos, they may have that feature also. My old Browning 12 is the only one I have with that feature. Don’t have it on my Remingtons.

 

[Limpy88]

The newer one will clean easier due to the modern coatings. And it kicks less than og a5
As well as steel shot capable.

The invector DS has a gas seal at the bottom of the choke with the treads at the top. It helps keep the threads really clean and makes cleaning easier.

as well as the shims for cast and drop that can make the gun fit better.


The only reason to shoot a older a5 if is was a pased down in the family. The design is 119 years old. Much better options have been made in the world if semi autos. If wanted old school. I would get an 120 year old english double trigger SxS before an a5.

 

[Robert Richardson]

There is just something about a Browning Sweet Sixteen.

 

[kennedy759]

I also shoot a citori 16 ga, just wanted to give you some backup, anyway I only have an older pre sweet 16 from 1929 but not a new one, the older one does just fine, no reason to upgrade.