i have a browning gold and i love it. kills recoil and ive never had it jam while hunting after 5 seasons (knock on wood) its only a 3 inch, but ive never been in a situation where i wish it was 3.5. never really saw a reason for the extra like 15 pellets. ammo is more expensive, gun is more expensive. in my oppinion you dont need a 3.5 but some guys wont shoot anything else