Another very real option is taking my 20ga with 26" barrel and shooting #9 TSS. That stuff while expensive as all get out, is crazy. #9 penetrating like #4 lead! Would be lighter and less recoil than 3.5" 12ga. Plus its much cheaper than a new (used) gun.
Bingo !!!
But then there's no fun in that....I can't believe I'm trying to talk myself out of another gun.
