You should try to handle them both. If you like Merkel, you should try both the 140 and 141 version. I dont like the small frame 141 as much as the 140.

Personally I have the Chapuis and is very happy with the quality and regulation of the barrels.

If you dont dont mind inovation in a classic look you should check out the new Chapuis X4 which seems very promising from a shooting point of veiw;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ95gfL8I2E