So many guns, so little time.....
I have been shooting 32" bbls. at sporting clays and skeet for three or four years, and shoot my Beretta 687 as well or better than any gun I've ever had. That said, it's not just because of the barrels, but a combination of that and other things such as gun fit, and simply having shot enough targets to improve my skills whatever gun I shoot.
That said, I do quite well in the field with my 28 ga. Parker VH with 28" bbls. and my 12 ga. Union Armera also with 28" (approx.) bbls..
I don't think barrel length is as important as some would have you believe. The heavier weight of the Beretta makes it swing better for me on targets, and the little Parker at 5-3/4 pounds is a delight to carry on a day long quail hunt.
Guess it boils down to shoot what works for you.
Ed
