I don't really enjoy shooting a 12ga just because of recoil, but I bought a 590A1 for protection for my future trips to Alaska. I figure I can keep the tube full of slugs, and a couple of bird shot shells for small game in a pocket if that opportunity comes up. Your cabin up there looks like a dream come true.My Mossberg 500 started with just the receiver. I added the barrel with extended mag tube, extended safety, fiber optic front sight, Blackhawk furniture, side saddle ammo carrier and two point sling. It stays up here year round.
I later built a Remington 870 in the same configuration. It will come up here and be my primary shotgun. The Mossberg will become a loaner.
It is very nice. Wife and I enjoy drinking coffee up there.I bet the view is nice from the top den.