Not a big 3.5" guy. All of em I hold are too heavy. No need for jacks, maybe helpful for turkey, but would rather have one nice patterned in. Goose the 3.5" could be helpful. Anyway, I love my gold, but can't say the 3.5" are good or not. If you are a serious goose hunter, the benelli might be the ticket. If you are like me and go 3 times/year max, it just ain't worth it for 3.5".