...most certainly agree with your views on the blaser s-2 double...

...the s-2 offering may be marginally more cost-effective compared to competing offerings, may even offer self-regulation opportunities, and may further be based on the innovative jaeger system, but the bulky 'water-pipe-like' barrels attached at the muzzle by what looks like a giant binder clip leaves much to be desired in the aesthetics department...and for usd8,000+ one should be able to achieve a sensible balance between beauty and performance...

...not knocking the s-2 functionally...just not for me either...

...re merkels vs. krieghoff doubles, many debates over what should essentially be equivalent, well-made, solid and dependable working guns...sort of like a choice between a benz and a bimmer...

...just my humble opinion, as many with much more experience than i may beg to differ...