Howdy, Gravedigger, and welcome to our cozy and warm fire. You are most welcome to sit a spell and palaver with us. I had the privilege of shooting in the same posse with a couple of your countrymen this weekend here in Mississippi. They hail from Ontario. Nice folks and shoot pretty good too. I agree, hold off on purchasing that shotgun. Try out as many as you can before spending those hard-earned $$$$$. My first match I borrowed a shotgun until I could decide. Also, I agree about the leather. Take your time and then clang that steel !! Cheers, smiles, shoot straight and be SAFE.