I know most woodcock and grouse hunters in the Northeastern U.S. love the short barreled guns for those tight aspen and alder thickets. Perhaps the longer barreled guns are preferred when used in clay games or open prairie hunting, but here in Pennsylvania I don't see the shorter barreled guns being harder to sell. I own both long and short lengths, and both have their merits. For me its a matter of picking the right tool for the job. But that is just my humble opinion...