This probably isn't much help to you Thumper, just saw the poll and had to chime in for the SxS 16 ga. Just becasue that's a missing link in my collection. I always thought a fantastic setup would be a SxS with a 16 and 28 ga barrel set, all done up real pretty like a high grade Ithaca or something. Thought about the M1, but because we can't hunt with semi-autos in PA it would end up being a very expensive target rifle. I hope you enjoy whatever you pick, it's a happy predicament!