Nothing wrong with a 3.5" shotgun. That doesn't mean you have to shoot 3.5" shells. It does give you the option though, as in my situation last year.
I wouldn't trade my SBEII for a truckload of anything else comparable out there, excep to sell them off and buy another SBEII. That's a little extreme, but I do love my Benelli. It's simple, light and does what it's supposed to. Easiest gun I ever had to maintain.
Bottom line is it's your money, get what YOU want. Opinions are like, well you know the story.
DW
