Bought a 30 inch sporting version for my son and it has functioned very well. Minimal recoil, it has the kick off. I would recommend replacing the bolt release button with the Briley version. It is easy to do (video on Youtube). It just makes it easier on the fingers during a long day of shooting especially when wearing gloves. We have not had issues with cycling any 1 1/8, or 1 oz loads but once had an issue with light 7/8 loads during sporting clays, but to be fair those loads did not cycle for anyone that day (benelli vinci, and Rem 1100). Overall I would recommend one.
Ken