If I were going to carry in a shoulder rig I would go for the 6" gun. You won't notice the extra two inches of barrel in a woods carry shoulder rig, but it's considerably easier to hit with the 6" gun vs. a shorter barrel. A 6" M17 has rifle like accuracy and is easy to shoot well.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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