Toying with the idea of "investing" in one of the later Brum Webleys. What I'd be looking for is the best practical shooting proposition for informal target shooting and perhaps some light pest control. So it needs to be reliable, accurate, and as little hold-sensitive as possible, and to handle well with a small scope in low mounts.

I don't want an Eclipse, because of issues with the alloy cylinder; because it looks funny; and because I already have three HW77s.

I discount the Tommie, because it is a big old 20 ft/lb lump that surely can't be at its best sub-12 without major re-engineering.

So it comes down to Omega (especially the carbine) versus Longbow. Which is where I'm stumped. I think the Longbow ought to be the better design, with a better stock, a better trigger and possibly a better barrel. But as a long-term FWB Sport fan, the Omega has a powerful appeal.

Which is "best"? How much separates them in practice? Anyone have experience of both to share?

(And yes, in an ideal world, I'd get both!)