I think with all the information, cost and value of the product,is a big concern. the Merkle looks to be the winner. I believe that 470 will be the choice of caliber, but still undecided. I have handled the Merkle and the searcy, but would love to test one of them out, the recoil will be the decision factor.

Is there any gun dealers out there that let you put two down range?

Or can anyone comment on recoil. is it like a heavy load slug 12 gauge, or worse.