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.

 

[Mongo59]

The "Sweet Sixteen" is to the 16ga what the "Light Twelve" is to the 12ga. In all it is right at half a pound lighter, that's it.

I have had the old Belgian 16's with all the flourished lettering and I have had the Sweet Sixteen's, the truth is I like the look of the older ones better. Everyone and I mean everyone will bid against you on a Sweet Sixteen and the old ones can be had for the opening bid at times. Some of the older ones (made before 1929) had a shorter chamber than 2.75". Some of the later ones could be ordered with short chambers. I believe that is why most will not touch them.

The last old 16 I bought from a guy walking around the Orleans gun show for $175 because none of the dealers would give him even that...

 

[Mongo59]

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.

The only problem I see with the 16 is a lack of diversity in loads when going to buy off the shelf ammo. You have to plan ahead and buy when you find it much more so with the 16 than the 12...

 

[Expat]

The only problem I see with the 16 is a lack of diversity in loads when going to buy off the shelf ammo. You have to plan ahead and buy when you find it much more so with the 16 than the 12...

I buy most of my ammo online anyways, so it isn’t that big of a deal. My LGS will get some 16g occasionally, but usually it is the cheapest import brand they find listed.

 

[Expat]

The "Sweet Sixteen" is to the 16ga what the "Light Twelve" is to the 12ga. In all it is right at half a pound lighter, that's it.

I have had the old Belgian 16's with all the flourished lettering and I have had the Sweet Sixteen's, the truth is I like the look of the older ones better. Everyone and I mean everyone will bid against you on a Sweet Sixteen and the old ones can be had for the opening bid at times. Some of the older ones (made before 1929) had a shorter chamber than 2.75". Some of the later ones could be ordered with short chambers. I believe that is why most will not touch them.

The last old 16 I bought from a guy walking around the Orleans gun show for $175 because none of the dealers would give him even that...

Yeah those old Sweet Sixteens with the scrollwork really are works of art.

 

[Expat]

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 an 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.

Thanks for that.

 

[kennedy759]

The only problem I see with the 16 is a lack of diversity in loads when going to buy off the shelf ammo. You have to plan ahead and buy when you find it much more so with the 16 than the 12...

I roll my own

 

[Mongo59]

I roll my own

I have an old 16ga front stuffer. The pic is on the Black Powder forum, any interest?

 

[Limpy88]

The only problem I see with the 16 is a lack of diversity in loads when going to buy off the shelf ammo. You have to plan ahead and buy when you find it much more so with the 16 than the 12...

Your not ever going to argue a 16 ga shooter to shoot anything else.
No point in trying. And the all reload too. They buy new shells for the hulls. Dont care what in the new ones because the will make them what they want.

 

[kennedy759]

I have an old 16ga front stuffer. The pic is on the Black Powder forum, any interest?

I am done buying guns, thanks anyway

 

[Mongo59]

I am done buying guns, thanks anyway

For now...