I owned a 2" 12 gauge for one season. I bought factory ammo, did some handloading and had a fine time until the novelty wore off. Even thought they are light weight, they are still as fat at the breech end as most 12 gauge guns. I just prefer smaller guns, starting with 16s. I had a ball in 2022 with a 28 gauge and I didn't feel handicapped with it on pheasant. This season (2023-24) I'm back to my 20 gauge until a Rizzini 16 gauge I ordered is delivered.