A new gun or a barrel

[Shaggy23]

Alrighty. So I have a 2008 Benelli Nova. This year a put a bulge in my barrel half way down the thing. Obviously I need to quit shooting the the gun. I'm conflicted though. Frankly I hate the new Supernova/Novas. The trigger guard is too fat and feels awkward. Also they feel heavier than the old model. I may be wrong about the weight though. I'm looking for a second opinion. I'm leaning toward a new barrel but for another $100-$150 I can get a new gun with a new warranty. I'm so conflicted. Do I buy a gun I thing feels awkward, or do I get this one cleaned by a gunsmith and buy a new barrel? Any second opinion is appreciated. Thanks all.

[Shaggy23]

gun I think feels*

[truckcop]

Have you tried to find a used barrel?  Gunbroker, local gunsmith possibly.  Or even try for used gun of the same vintage as yours.

[jimbo45]

Normally I would say just do both but since you dont like the feel of the new ones I would say definitely dont go that way and just get a new barrel.