Personally, I like the weight of the gun in my hands not in front of them. As example; my L.C. Smith FW 28" and my Ithaca NID 28". I like the feel of the Ithaca better due to the lighter barrels. The Smith feels just a bit slow. I also have a Remington 11-87 that came with a 26" tube and because I thought I would use it for geese I purchased a 30" tube in standard weight. This barrel makes recoil comfortable, but with it I think the gun shoulders like a pole for vaulting. I bought a 28" light contour that for me is perfect. Weight in my hands and the comb firm against my cheek and I have the control I need to concentrate on the target - no matter which way it zigs.
