Field, you started this while I was away.. I have 6 Wingmasters.. I have had several model 37's.. I like them, but prefer the Wingmaster.. My newest one is probably at least 15 years old.. It is a 28 ga. the checkering seems to be fine, it functions perfectly.. I have two 20's that are a bit older.. I bought them when my first wife was still alive and we hunted together.. They have never given me a moments problem.. Also an old 870 from the mid 70's.. My main shotgun..
I like all of these models.. I would say the old Wingmaster from ten+ years ago would serve your purpose very well.. As you know I like pumps.. I have a 97, a model 12, and a Rem. model 31.. I like them all but the 870's get far more use than any of the others.. I haven't used an Express or owned one.. But those I have handled were pretty rough..
