Hey Frogdog,
I haven't been around here in a long time. If I may chime in.....
I got a chuckle when you said you "pull the trigger and then let go...." I watched a girl shoot a Maverick pistol grip 12 ga. and she did just that. The gun flew behind her about 8 feet before landing on the ground. I have always shot 2 3/4's in mine, never having a desire to shoot 3". I've read where others verify your impression of "brutal", so I just never went there. My X-wife was brutal enough.
I don't shoot the Shockwave much these days, but it sits next to my bed every night, along with a few other favorites. I don't need all that hardware near the bed, but I feel cozy knowing they are there. I like your signature.