I have a Winchester SX2, which isvery similar to aBrowning Gold. I believe Browning and Winchester are under common ownership and share technologies. I use my SX2mainlyfor turkey hunting, butI also use it forpass shooting wood ducks because it shoulders so easily and cycles so well.It would be my only shotgun, but with a 24 inch barrel it's not welcome in the duck blind. You won't be disappointed with a Browning Gold.My primary duck gun is a Beretta Extrema II, which most would consider a much nicer gun,but I actually prefer my SX2. Go with the Browning.