26 or 28 inch barrel on Ruger 12ga RedLabel

[SamlautRanger]

Wanting to get a Ruger Red Label over/under in 12 ga. They have a 26 inch barrel model and a 28 inch barrel model. Trying to decide which one to get. Will be used a general purpose over/under. For trap/skeet, upland hunting, duck, etc... Can only afford one over and under. (do not want a pump or semi)

 

[Dave McCracken]

In your shoes, I'd go with the 28" barrel set. Most folks shoot better at most things with longer barrels.

Red Labels are decent shotguns,enjoy....

 

[kudu]

Go with the 28" barrel, you won't regret it. It's still shorter than a pump or semi with 26" barrels.

 

[sm]

Agree with above - 28 "

 

[Tom Held]

I agree

The Rugers are light and whippy to begin with. I have a Red Label with 28" barrels and a Ruger Woodside with 30" barrels which weigh less than the 28s.