And 26" guns are discounted substantially below 28"and have been for quite awhile. It's unlikely the price spread between the two will increase more. So, they are comparative bargains. I shoot a lot of both lengths and can't tell a nickels difference between the two. I do really like the shorter barrels in the field though, especially for quick flushing shots. The fad for longer and longer barrels has been brought on by clay shooters who are somewhat mechanical in their shooting. Few upland game hunters have followed the fad. My guess is in the years (or decades ahead) the trend will be back to shorter barrels.
+1, I agree with Joe. I also can't really tell when the bird flushes what length the barrel is. To be honest, 28" is about as long as I care for, 26" or 25" suits me just fine. I do like a 28" bbl for duck hunting however. Just a matter of personal taste. Here's a couple examples of what 25" bbls can do. Birds were taken with my 25" EJ Churchill
Best, Greg
