The long barrel guys dont seem to be dedicated grouse or woodcock hunters. Im not saying they should be, but, Id bet if they got the chance, they would come to understand their 32 guns have a place, but, it isnt where these birds make a home.
My season starts in T-shirts with ruffs and doodles in heavy cover, and often ends in double digit temps below zero, in clothing that helps to alter gunfit dramatically.
I own more than one hammer. Ditto, shotguns.

Best,
Ted