Steel is fine if the gun is made for it. If money is not a concern, buy the non-tox alternatives and have at it. Lead cripples too. It'll happen on thousands of dove hunts in a couple of weeks. Agree with the O/U handling issue in the duck blind. Can be a pain, and it's the loading that can really be the dangerous part of the equation. Best not to bring 'em to a crowded blind. I prefer a Fox double or Winchester Mod 12 when I'm feeling like going 'old school' but to each his own.