I've read a ton of threads, but I've got a pretty specific question.
I've competed in Pistol and Rifle for a couple years or so and have only done one Shotgun comp. For my 3gun shotgun, I have narrowed down my choices to the Beretta 1301 or the Versa Max Competition Tactical.
Here's the wrench. I've got a match the first week of October and a training class the day before it with Daniel Horner (couldn't resist the chance to shoot with him).
I will not have time to send it off to a gunsmith and I want to get the most possible out of the class. I've heard that the loading port on the VM comp is better, but there are issues that need a dremel and it's heavier. The Beretta apparently needs a bunch of work on the loading port and the serial number keeps you from widening it a bunch in the future.
Again, goal is to get the most out of the class. Added bonus would be a good shotgun I can grow with in 3gun. Also, does the length matter (I'd imagine the need for an extended tube makes the longer shotgun make sense). I appreciate your help!