Why not get a 28" Modified barrel or a 28" barrel with chokes ?
That way you can see if you like hunting Wild Chicken and Chukar without too much expenditure.

Order a barrel on line and have it in a few days.
Make sure you get one with a vent rib.

Hunting birds in October on the East Side is one of the best ways to spend a day.
There was a lot of Chukar and Huns in the Deschutes Canyon a couple of weeks ago.
Betcha it's going to be a good season.