I like the old Super 16 length and contour. What I like about that length is that I can convert the handgun into a carbine if needed. Living in Southern New England can be a hassle at times. You cannot hunt with a handgun in Rhode Island but you can use a carbine for certain game. I can hunt deer on private land in Connecticut with a 16" 45-70 carbine but not if it is a handgun. So I want my barrels to do double duty if need be.