Personally, going with a 10 ga limits you to certain chokes and loads. There are so many other options when it comes to the 12 ga. I thought about getting one a couple of years ago, but after a drawn out process I went with the 12 ga Browning Gold. Super awesome gun and can pattern like no other. It's personal preference and if your mind is stuck on the 10 ga go for it. I'm not saying it won't kill one cause I know a couple of guys that use it and it can surely lay the smack down...in all different aspects. Check out Brownings 10 ga NWTF model. Darn sweet! Take care and God bless.

David