King, I have to agree that the SKB is underated. To me it's the same as a Browning - but for half the price. I'm not sure how mine ended up with choke tubes - barrels were cut to 26" and tubes added long before I took over as it's keeper. I have read that only a few places will attempt choke tubes on an SKB due to high chrome content in their barrels. Don't know if there's any truth to that - but I have seen alot of SKB's and none had choke tubes. Any thought on that? Makes for a light, quick handling 12, that can "adapt" to most hunting situations. Allthough not pretty to look at - it is probably the most versatile double I own.