Originally Posted by
PaulR
I have a Mk1 straight grip, two Mk1s slant grip, two Seniors slant grip, two Premiers (A and E), two Tempests (original and Turkish), a Typhoon, Hurricane, tin grip Junior, later Junior and a Mk2 Junior.
Of all of these my favourites are the Premiers - easy to cock, well built and accurate. The 1920s Mk1 comes a close second. My least favourite are the Seniors - heavy, stiff to cock (ooh matron) and the triggers far too heavy (although I realise these can be worked on). The Juniors remind me of the Mk1 - similar in size and power output.
The alloy Tempests etc are well balanced and accurate and although they are similar in design to the earlier models I think of them almost like an unrelated brand.