at this time I do not have an over and under with a set of 26 inch barrels. years back I did have and I love the little gun. nowadays both of my over and unders are 30s ,one maybe 32 I'd have to go measure
it. no I'm not necessarily going to say I don't like the longer barrels but I certainly did not feel disadvantaged having the 26s. to me it was great deal faster handling than the big ones... I have to shoot them side by side again sometime and see.. I guess that gives me an excuse to buy some more. 😁