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"I also own Krieghoff doubles and have never found them particularly difficult to operate. I have been shooting double shotguns, single shot rifles, Blaser R93 & K95 (Please don't throw stones, I like them. You can shoot what ever you want.) for most of my shooting career so the Krieghoff safety/cocking mechanism is very natural.

I have practiced "instinctive" shooting with it from a variety of carry positions, at various targets, and varying ranges. I would not consider myself endangered at all by this system. It has become natural to me. I have been in law enforcement for over 25 years and incorporated training techniques used in my profession and as a police firearms instructor to simulate the stress of actual field situations, including moving/"charging" targets.

Those who speak to it from only a short handling period on a show floor could benefit from some extended range time to actually see how it functions and works. And yes, they do get a little easier to move with use. Probably a function of both practiced muscle memory and breaking in the safety/cocking system.

Not everybody has to like it, buy it or use it. I do, I did, and I look forward to using it on my first Cape Buff trip in September."

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My safety is not noisy, operates smoothly and works very well in my hands. My Classic Big Five is in 500/416 & 9.3x74R and my Classic is in .30-06. I'm pleased with all three calibers and both rifles.

I stand by my experience with this make and model of double. Would I like to have a classic English rifle - Yes. Would it be any better than what I have for it's intended purpose - Probably not. Although, there would be the "cool" factor of a fine English rifle that shoots as well as my Krieghoffs do. Will I change - Probably not. Will I add another (possibly and English) to my gun safe if I can - OF COURSE!! (Especially if I can find a nice small bore in .303 Brit.)

Good luck and good shooting.


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