My old 870SP was given to me by my father and it may kick but its NEVER FAILED me ever, Plus I never fell recoil shooting at a GOBBLER/DEER/ DUCKS or doves3.5 inch Federal #4's are stone cold deadly at 40 yards in my 12 gauge SBE 2.
3 inch TSS Small Town Blend is a hammer at 40 yards in my 20 gauge M2.
The M2 is more pleasant to tote and shoot.