pachmyrs and limb savers are very similar to me. my limbsavers have developed fine rubber cracks. maybe too soft rubber? just pick one and get back to shooting. neither is as big improvement as getting a boss system or porting done to the barrel. to me adding weight is the most effect way to reduce recoil. i have a new england firearms 10 guage. they have the heavy steel bar stuck in the buttstock. very fun gun with mild recoil for its size!