Excellent choice. Although the 3 1/2 isn't always necessary, it's a nice to have option. I bought my first express super mag from my friend and I loved the thing. He soon regreted it and wanted to buy it back so I let him. I ended up buying myself a fancy wingsmaster super magnum and I just love that thing even more. Just buy the gun you want, you won't regret it. I've seen the express super mag go for $250 at most stores so that's what you can expect to pay unless you want the wingmaster version which is $550.