We are still,current politics aside, very blessed in this Country and have incredible options not available to many citizens of the rest of the world.
We know that aren't many places where a lot of the residents could own 20 different shotguns plus a lot of other weaponery as I do and many of you do as well. Economics and restrictive regulations would preclude this.
My point is: If you could only keep ONE shotgun and had to make do with it for all types of hunting how many would keep a 410 or 28 gauge? Either can be a delightful Quail gun with terrific snob appeal as well but would you want one in a duck blind? Anyone care to use one in a shotgun only State for deer hunting?
Getting back to the original question in the thread about the end of the 12 gauge. It's still very hard to argue against it being the most versitile gauge available and I expect it's not only to be around but a real factor as long as hunting is available.
Jim
