I think it is an excellent choice for less experienced shooters. Which is the majority of gun owners these days. If my wife had to defend herself, I would want her to point that blaster and blast. I have a youth 20g 870 that makes a good wife shotty with 00 buck.

I have a Colt 10.5 by my bed but would never feel under gunned with my Benelli.

Its good to take one to the range and see what destruction it does from time to time. It's impressive.

PB