I'm interested in the 20 ga. below (11-87) mostly for small game hunting (rabbit & squirrel), but am interested in the diff. between the 1100 and 1187. I really like the 1187 Premier 20, but am wondering what's better forsmall game, a 26" or 28" barrel? Also, it's $625 which ain't cheap by any means. Are there any comparable guns that are a little less? Finally, how do the 1187 & 1100 perform?

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_11-87/model_11-87_premier_20-Gauge.asp