As a starter gun a 12G o/u with 28" barrels with multi chokes and 3" chambers will cover most bases. Never shot a Revo, so cannot comment, but Baikals are well known. Built like a tank and handle like one too. But the main down fall is the stock dimensions. Generally too short in the LOP and too much drop. Unless you are lucky, recoil will be an issue. My advise is that find something more mainstream, then get it fitted. Many people dismiss this, but as you are the back sight of the weapon, it is vital. Bad gun fit is the main reason why someone " cannot get on with" a shotgun and why they yoy