I like the strong simple snap-ons. When waterfowling with my Nitro Specials, I leave the splinter forend wood at home as I grasp the barrels well in front to shoot. Why let water, mud, and vegetation collect on the wood, latch and barrels above? Or have the wood wear away sliding on the gunnel? Would be different with a beavertail or overunder. And not recommended for an upland game gun where carrying is involved, but I still grasp the barrels in front of the forend for better pointing ability.