Bill, I carry that way constantly when crossing country, more engarde when expecting a flush. (though I'v shot a lot of birds bringing it up with the left hand exactly as you described--have no dog to worry over) I'm too lazy not to have a sling. I even buy the magazine caps with sling swivel for autos. The only gun in my safe at present without a sling is a Browning auto .22... Though i did have a nice very light English straight grip 12/20 that I could carry all day without fatigue. To each his own...Steve
