I own a M1 Field 20 ga. in advantage timber HD and a M1 Field 12 ga. in advantage timber. I love them both. I use my 12 ga. for duck hunting and goose hunting. Early season pheasants i love to carry the 20 ga. It is extremly light and easy to pull up and shoot. I love the camo finish, i have a few scratches on my 12 ga. but i have had that one for a few years. I think if you are shooting heavy loads for the 20 ga. it would work great for ducks. Love the gun. Wouldnt trade it for notthing