ORIGINAL: rcgerchow

Most waterfowl guns are a 28"-30" barrel models, just helps in following or leading birds. Keep in mind the shooting sports- Sporting clays 28-30" barrels- Trap smooth follow thru 30"- 34" - Skeet 26"-28" fast pick up andswing. Grouse hunting vs. goose hunting, which gun would you rather have in your hands..