I have been shooting my Monte for 15 years and love it. I did have a pin/parts issue in the field this year but was an easy fix by the gunsmith. I'd recommend getting a .12 so you have the option to bust pheasants with it. You can certainly bust pheasants with a .20. It's a bit of a personal choice! I just got a 20 sxs this year so having both to me feels like the right set of birdguns. Get a Montefeltro - the Italians know their shit. ~a tiny italian