I've got 3" and 3.5" 12 gauges that work fine...and other gauges too. The 3.5" 10 and 2 7/8" 10s have their place too. I don't have to pick one gun to fit all applications. I've done that many years ago and thankfully, I have options now. I can do it all with a 3" 12 gauge but I enjoy using different guns.