• Tramort
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    13 hours ago

    What does the over under refer to in the design?

      • ChicoSuave@lemmy.world
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        11 hours ago

        Explanation: when aiming down iron sights, side by side means compensating a little left or right, based on which barrel is shooting. Over-under means aiming once and having 2 shots ready to hit the same location.

        Holding an over-under is also easier as it is a single barrel width (perfect handsome) vs the broader handle of the side by side. This makes wielding and aiming the two guns fairly different.

        Over-unders are considered preferable for these reasons.