I shoot both trap and skeet, singles and doubles with an 870 and have no problem operating it as fast or faster than my buddies with the 1100s and o/us. My scores, on my combo league team, lead our team. Slamfiring, to me, is a waste of good ammo. Of course, I was taught to be accurate, efficient, and thrifty. (that last one doesn't really apply once you get involved in shooting and reloading...can't stop buying). I also shoot an model 12 skeet gun and can't really tell any difference in performance (speed) between it and the 870. To tell the truth, I have had more trouble switching from front to back trigger on an old side by side at doubles than I do pumping a slide action. (quarter million rounds through my 870 TB)