I find I shoot very well with my Browning semi, it's heavier than my sbs, ou, and single barrel and I find the extra weight helps with my swing. Also it hardly kicks at all, so they're a good choice if you're going to be doing a lot of shooting with very heavy loads; foxing for example. On the down side the weight is'nt helpful when you're mooching about; and I always find them awkward to carry when I'm walking because they don't break: you can't carry then over your forearm, can't break them and put them on your shoulder, etc. Pump actions I have never used. Also if you like side by sides and