I believe I am the only one able to speak of the actual differences shooting the USH's in 12 vs 20 side-by-side comparisons.

I got them both. I first bought the 12 gauge deluxe about 13(?) years ago. It was quite a thrill at that time to shoot a slug past 100 yards and put them all on a paper plate. I have always been very pleased with the 12 and it has filled the freezer so many times.

So when it was time for a slug gun for my boys I went right to the USH, but this time a standard 20 gauge. Think I paid $220 for the 20 gauge, brand new-minus scope. Paid like $170 for the 12 when new. (Hint: You can find them on the used gun racks) Both are fitted with straight up 4X scopes.

So now for the $100,000 question.............WHICH IS MORE ACCURATE?

On most days I say ........................the 20.

As far as recoil. The 12 is nothing to me. Great recoil pad and enough weight to absorb it. The 20? With 3-inch magnums - not worth mentioning.

Something to remember when you talk about slug guns. Is that there are slug guns and guns that can shoot slugs.

Like there are race cars which are carsspecifically designed and intendedfor racing only on a track.

And then you have your hot rod street cars that guys like to take to the track.

Which is going to perform better? Sure a McClaren F1 will go 200+ mph, but how do you think it will fare on a race track against a real 200 mph race car?

In my experience technology has come a long way and yes some pumps/autos fitted with cantilever slug barrels and scopes do pretty darn well (and I have such also) butrarely, and not consistently will they stack up to dedicated slug guns such as the Brownings, H&Rs, or Savage & Mossbergbolts.