At this point, why not let them add weight? It's OK to shoot a 45 ounce gun if the manufacturer designed it that way. I'm not sure the intention of this division any more. Originally, it was guns with some kind of double action trigger mechanism, and even the most competitive guns came in under the $1K mark. I remember when the Springfield XD was disallowed, since it's a single action only trigger mechanism.
That being said, the Shadow 2 is sure a hoot to shoot. After many struggles going against the grain, seems easier to just go with the flow.
Intention? Seriously, I’m not sure anyone cares anymore. The division has an identity, it works, and it is popular.
The trick at this point is not o screw it up.
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