Quote Originally Posted by IH View Post
Its worth considering the MK1/Senior/Premier's that predate the Tempest. Even more compact and provided that they have been looked after lovely to shoot.

Yep, good point, as the main attraction for me is the compactness and the British-ness. As regards any performance issues, they'd be well down the list. I'm a big HW fan and own quite a few of them and they're what I'll pick up for any serious shooting. The Webley pistol would be just for informal plinking, short sessions just to give it an airing, and for the heritage. I shot a Premier very briefly (37 years ago as a yoof!) and a Hurricane about 30 years ago, and I can say that I definitely preferred the solid feel, more traditional feel of the Premier. So maybe you're right.
Right, it's my day off, but better get down town to do the shopping before 'er indoors rumbles me!!