Benelli M2 20 gauge 24" or 26" barrel input

[reynolds243]

 am going to get an M2 20 gauge in the next few months when i can find a good deal one and sell my Franchi. I am torn on getting a 24 or 26" barrel though, i have heard people having issues with the 24" being very finicky with patterning which is a tad concerning. I would only be using it for turkey and dove hunting so was leaning to a 24" but it really will all come down to which one i find the best deal on.

anyway anyone have a 24" or have experience with one and have an opinion? also anyone know of a super hush hush place to find one on a good deal ?

[outdoors]

I HAVE THE 26" AND I NEVER HAD THE TIME TOO DIAL IT IN
AS OF RIGHT NOW THE SET UP , WILL PUT 16 BB IN THE HEAD @ NECK AT 42yds
SORRY I DONT HAVE BETTER DETAILS   

[chris30br]

I have a 24" m2 and don't see the need for an extra 2" of barrel. It pattens insanely well with a Sumtoy choke
Federal Hw 7's

[chris30br]

Same gun and choke with tss

[224TH]

What choke are you using? Those look really nice.
224TH

[chris30br]

Sumtoy .562-5

[Birdyblaster]

Same gun and choke with tss

Holy crap, that's an awesome pattern!

[surehuntsalot]

26 for me
I just like a 26" on a 20ga. shoots better to me,just my .02