Duck I hunt the same way as you. Generally stand day 1 and shoe leather city the other 12 days. Often times leaving at first shooting light and getting back after dark. When I am slipping the briars and logged areas (my hunting area is Wetzel County coastallumber property) I prefer the heavier gun due to being able to hold steadier trying to keyhole shots thru small holes. Weight doesnt bother me but some it does. I mt bike race and run year round so I always run out of light before I run out of go so that may be part of it. I am recoil shy anyways so weight helps with that also.

Im like James...my weight of guns is the least of the reasons I been called nutz