We may be missing the obvious here. That there are thousands of homes where a .410 single shot is the only gun a kid has, or is the garden gun of the little old lady of the house. We have multiple guns, in multiple gauges, and can choose between any gauge we want. It's all disposable income for us.
I started out chasing quail, rabbits squirrels and doves with a .410 S x S at age 8. I never even saw a 2 1/2" shell until I was well into my middle age. There are lots of kids still like that, I believe. The 3/4 oz. loading is a great option in that gun.
I don't think the 3" shell is a solution to a problem. I don't think there is a problem there. It's just another choice. One that I happily embrace. SRH
Beautifully explained and stated, Stan. Good, clear thinking on this.
JR
