waterhouse
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So far I've found the Ruger and CZ, as well as some models of the 686, seem to come in a scaled down frame for 28 gauge. What other O/Us are out there that don't use a 20 gauge frame for the 28?
One way to tell is to look at the spec'd weights. If the 28 is a bit heavier than the 20, chances are it's a 20 Gauge frame.
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