Tough question there Tot!If I were in your situation I'd have to look at what benefits the gun would give me over what I'm already shootin.I've shot the gun and your right it is a mule but it can throw some incredible loads with impressive patterns.I shoot a 10 now but it is an Ithica Mag 10 semi auto and if I were thinking of changing to a 10 gauge it would definately be to an autoloader because of the reduction of recoil.I no the difference in recoil between these two guns is quite a bit!Confidence created by knowing your gun and its capabilties as far as what it can do downrange is everything to me,and speaking for myself it would be very difficult to even think about another gun and starting over again if you know what I mean!Bob

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