I've got a 3&1/2" mag Browning Maxus with a 26" barrel. It weighs 6lbs 14 oz. and makes for a nice carrying, pleasant shooting 12 gauge upland gun with low base 1 oz or 1&1/8th oz 2&3/4" shells. There's a considerable difference though in felt recoil just by moving up to 2&3/4" high base 1&1/4oz shells. I'll guarantee it'll never see a 3&1/2" magnum with me shooting it.