Is .012, with pitting, brave? Ill pass on that type of bravery. I did tell my wife a dress made her look a bit heavy once. Took months for My wounds to heal. Some ladies are a bit touchy about weight I learned.

About the H&H. Would you shoot it? I know depending on where might be your answer but I would not. Take a couple pieces of .006 steel shim stock and see how thin they look. Heck even if you add a third, .018 in total and they still look scary thin.