It is pretty good that we live in a society where we can argue about stuff like this!

I will agree that the barrels do get hot but I would not think they get that hot in Ohio.

The last gun that I ordered, a 28 ga, I contemplated a semi beavertail forearm to add some weight and the barrels being small etc. I backed out of it as it was a large purchase and I was afraid I would not like it.

I have had some problems with pistol grips being too small but wearing a glove on my rt hand can help. I have a SKB target gun that has a very tight grip. My K-80 is large and works great.

As for appearance I would look pretty manly shooting a gold plated 25 auto wearing a moo moo dress and size 14 red pumps..........or maybe orangutangly instead of manly!