I actually prefer the 31 Remington of those three, and the 870 Remington above them all for actual use. I feel the Model 12 design is too complex and many parts aren't easily replaced without lots of fitting. But or collecting they're the top pump gun for sure. I do have a few very nice Model 12's in my collection. I have one super nice Model 12 Duck Gun that was made the year my father was born that I'll never get rid of.