thanks for article,that was interesting.when i bought my BERETTA URICKA FIELD 12 GA. i was grabbing the 20ga a LOT.i agree it felt better do to the smaller dia barrel.i picked up 12 ga and noticed the barrel was bigger.

weight was noticable too between the 2 so 1 pd does make difference.but i wanted just 1 gun that could do it all.
after reading the SHOTGUNWORLD hunters, they all agreed that i was foolish to get 20 ga .

their reasons were this.
more bbs
cheaper shells and more available
can be used on all game
swings better on bird
better on clay birds
only 1 pd heavier but not that noticable
most rec 26 inch barrel, i went with 28 and feel its better.

not 1 rec that i get a 20ga, not 1.funny, i did like feel of 20 ga better too,it was sweet .
i hunt with toby for about 4 hrs 3 times a week on grouse/pheasants.i really dont notice the weight of my 12 ga.
but my REMINGTON 1187/MOSSBERG i have I DO....
i hate both those 12 ga but love my BERETTA URICKA FIELD.
to me it feels very close to 20 ga remington.

i am 56 and wanted my last gun. as you get older ,you cant take recoil .semi -auto BERETTA takes up so much recoil,its unreal vrs a o/u,s/w or single shot.this is why i went with a SEMI-AUTO ,recoil to shot.