I have a 1187 with 28 in barrel and it shoots great just a little heavy if walkin all day. I bought a Stoeger m2000 this turkey season and love it. It all depends on use. The stoeger is light and thus more recoil(with turkey loads it is way more noticible than Remington). Both are very solid guns. IMO the 1187 is better waterfowl and wingshooting gun because it swings great and easier for followup shots.