I'm on a bit of a budget right now (thank you IRS), but I'm still hoping to do a little gun buying. Right now I have my eye on a Topper '88 in 12 Gauge. I'd like to do what I can to help it "get down" with its own bad self. All the ones around town have a fairly long barrel, but are very light weight--maybe too light. Is it possible to shorten it, yet at the same time make it a few pounds heavier, stronger, and easier to use? I might cut the barrel down to 20", but not much shorter. I plan on using it as a truck gun, bedside gun, and perhaps a backup gun for long hikes (though my 1895G is hard to beat). What have you done with your Toppers?