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Decided on an 870

I've decided to get a Remington 870 12 GA shotgun. Seems simple enough, right?

Well Remington makes literally dozens of versions of the 870.

I was thinking of getting this:

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_super_magnum_combo.asp
(870 Express Super Magnum Combo )

But I found this at the local store, and they said it would be 8-12 weeks to order the Super Magnum this time of year:

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_combos.asp
(870 Express Combo)

Any opinions?

It seems the only difference between the two is that the Super Magnum can use 3 1/2 shells, but from what I gather it is also not compatible with most 870 barrels.

I thought all I needed to know about shotgun ammo was gauge, but there seems to be more to it. Can anyone give me a run-down?
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