I shoot a Russian Stevens 411, about the same as the Remington Spartan or whatever. I have extra long extended tubes in it, too. I shoot Hevi-Shot, Or Tungsten Matrix because that is what I have found that works best, so far. I don't shoot nearly as much as I used to, and when I consider the total costs I am going to shoot what I like, if I possibly can. I do not like steel and have had mixed results with Bismuth. I used to handload nickel plated shot with Mica and grex and the whole shebang.
I don't think the gun looks all that bad, it is tough, and works well. The trigger guard fits over gloves well. It shoots where you point it.
I have a BSS and a 28 ga. Winchester for doves and quail, but the way I waterfowl hunt it would pain me to treat a nicer gun that way. I grew up shooting a Stevens 311, and if I could have found one of those with 30" full and full tubes and 3" chambers I would probably be shooting that.
I am not a gun snob (obviously). I shoot what I like and what works for me and I want my shooting companions to shoot whatever they like. As long as we all have a good time it's all that matters.
