Great analogy Pawpaw! I sold my 16 to a collector of Mossberg 500's who wanted it more than me. I replaced it with a 12 Classic & a 20 Field. ..have been toying with them a bit every weekend trying to figure out if I really do like them. ..wasn't really sure if I did or if I didn't, but lately have decided I do. My practice has gotten me able to shoulder each gun exactly the same each time. I shot pretty well with the 16. Hopefully I'll do the same with these replacements. ..always looking for ways to have fun. Dove were the game of choice for the 16, but probably pheasant, quail & chukar will be the targets of these new ones. Dove hunting is fantastic fun I will admit.