I have a BPS with 28" barrel and i love it. The bigger gun fits me better than most others. I shot #3s for geese out of it this year and had better luck with that load than with BBB. The gun is heavier and isnt a pleasure to carry around all day but when your goose hunting you normally arent carring it to far and when you shoot it your thankful you have the extra weight. You'll love the knockdown power of it!!

As far as operating the BPS, i havent had any problems. once again it comes down to what you like best.