I didn't think it was that bad. I test fired it once with some trepidation, and was pleasantly surprised. I got the longer one. For something that's almost entirely a range gun, I thought about the stubby for a more impressive light show, but settled on the full length as having some slim chance of practicality (hiking amongst bears?)
It's so heavy and so well ported, I didn't find it brutal. I could see getting through two cylinders maybe, before moving on.