I've had the 28 gauge in my hands...and been tempted more than once. That 20 gauge still has some recoil for my son, but he doesn't feel it when he's pulling up on a goose! I thought a 28 gauge would be good for him to use at the trap range. I've also thought about getting just the 28 gauge barrel, but the cost of the barrel, fitting, and shipping makes it almost as expensive as buying the entire gun. $39 for the barrel + $15 labor + $10 shipping each way = $74 just for the barrel. I bought the two camo laminate stock Pardners in that picture on sale for $95 each!
And what kind of a goose hunter wouldn't want one of the 10 gauge waterfowl models? We're going to try turkey hunting for the first time this spring. I bet a 10 gauge would be great for that too.
I've never actually held a 16 gauge NEF pardner...maybe someday! But not before I get a Topper Deluxe Classic first...or maybe one of those new Pinnacles! And I can't forget about that Tracker II or Ultra Slug gun either.
Moonlitin