Thanks for all the input. I took into consideration that has been mentioned. I know lots of peeps say 3 1/2 unnessesary, but in case, its alot of money for most good shotys, so might as well get 3 1/2 as i do on occasion think i may want to have the option.
As for the SHotys them selves, I shouldered alot last night at a local shop, Browning maxus, didnt feel right, SX3 in 3", felt good, lined up nice on the sights. Beretta A300, same felt good, lined up sights real nice. Most felt real goon inthe hands and fire position. I did however try the Versa mas, loved it, almost as much as the SBE2, but for price, quality and versitility, i think Versa is the way im aiming.
Does any one know if the Sports man Versamax is that much different from the normal versa max, minus the sights and more chokes, does that $ value make up for the gun performance, also, do all versamax guns use same plateform, such as nordic mag tube extention, charging handle and stuff like that?