Everyone seems to love long barrels these days. I think this is an offshoot of the Sporting Clays influence where 32" barrels have become the norm. I understand the arguments with steadier swings. Some may need the weight to keep the barrel moving. If that is you, so be it.
I personally like a quick gun. For a field gun, I like 28" barrels on a 12 bore. I shot my Sterlingworth 20 bore with 26" barrels in S. Dakota this year like a magic wand. For me, the smaller the gauge, the more I like short barrels. I would not even consider a 30" 28 or .410.
I know several folks who are very proud of their 30 inch 410s or 28s. I don't know if it is for real or just part of the current trend.
My advice is to see if you can shoot both. Get what feels right. You can probably tell just by handling the guns.
As for chokes, they can always be opened. But you can't close em down. As well, with a small gauge gun, it is not bad to have a little denser pattern for killing. Try them and see if you like them.
Regards, Jake
