I too have a disdain for shotguns too. Mine is mostly centered around shotgunning for deer being kind of a quick draw sport, sometimes with running deer!

I want the pump for cost and reliability. I know some auto's will function pretty well with almost anything, but I think I would prefer the pump. I want to be able to shoot powder puff clay bird loads through heavy slug loads.

I also think my arm can function it fine. I think I said before that I can function a regular 870 with my hook, but I will scratch the gun up or slip off when pumping fast. With the pistol grip forearrm, that is eliminated.

Wow, you guys are scaring me with all the recoil talk. I have shot a 12 gauge single shot quite a bit before in my youth, but not for 15 years or so. How will a 20 gauge perform on deer? What kind of range can I get out of either a 20 gauge or a 12 gauge slug gun?

The whole reason I'm interested now is to improve my chance of getting a whitetail buck, and because I can build the ultimate shotgun for hunting/claybirds/home defense for like $1200, IMHO.

Oh, I almost forgot. I was asking about the key lock as part of the gun. I realize that some states with questionable leadership require gun locks. Mine does not, yet. New Dem as Governer though so. . . .[:'(] I just don't like them because I think they are a slap in the face to good gun owners. Basically someone is telling me that if I don't have this lock built into my gun, I will be too stupid to make it safe. Also, this same "smarter than the average gun owner, self appointed gun safety wizard" is making me pay forthe gun lockin the cost of the gun. Where will this wizard be when I leave my key at home on opening day? Where will they be when the non-servicable locks rusts up solid and my house is in need of protection? Can I sue this person in a wrongful death lawsuit when my family is hurt or killed in a home invasion? enuf said.