We ride atv's about 35 miles in to moose camp every year. Invariably, when going through the wooded areas, we flush a good number of grouse. Most shots are within 10 yards, if you get off your rig and get to them quickly enough. I found the Governor, in a hip holster, loaded with birdshot to be very handy. Makes quick work of the birds, mostly head shots, gives you wiggle room with pellets as opposed to a .22 when the birds take flight (grouse typically fly tree to tree or circle around - no long flights off like ducks), has 6 shots available if you flush a pile of them, is always accessible as opposed to a long gun in a case bungeed down in the back.....

Just me though....to each his own....