I hate this turned into a 3 vs 3.5 thread. Since it did I'll add...There is no scientific ballistic data that suggest that 3" throws a better pattern than 3.5". Actually just the contrary. A .410 will kill a turkey as will a 20 gauge yet there are far less snobbish people who shoot them that suggest anything more is unnecessary. I chose a 3.5" gun so I can have the option. I may not ever shoot a turkey with a 3.5 but I will if I want to and I will not apologize for it.