I have owned several model 12's 12ga, an 870 12ga, and a couple of BPS a 12 and 20. All were very good and reliable. I generally used them for different purposes. The BPS's had short barrels and made excellent wood duck guns in thick cover and good turkey guns. The model 12's were great dove guns, and the 870, well it is also a classic, and I used it for quail and duck. All did the job exceptionally well. Out of all of them, the one that would be the last to go would be the 20 ga BPS, it was also a great dove/quail gun. I would like to get another longer barrel for it. The model 12's went down the road, I still have the BPSs', the 870 wingmaster went to my son. I have found it interesting that as I have gotten older, I have moved away from the 12 ga down towards the 20 and 28ga. A model 12 in 28ga would be a really nice fun gun to have. I think browning made some a few years back.

There is no accounting for taste.

Experience is a great thing as long as one survives it.

Generally, there ain't a lot that separates the two however,
Barely making it is a whole lot more satisfying than barely not making it.