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Definitely the BPS 10Ga Stalker. The 28" Barrel version is the optimal length for geese and other waterfowl.

HI Darlene, BPS 10Ga Stalker hands down in a 26 or 28" (preferred) barrel. You can shoot pretty much any waterfowl or gamebird.

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While both would do the Job the 28 inch striker will swing and handle much better for wing shooting I would go with 28 inch if mainly pass shooting or blinds and the 26 if you mainly do Jump shooting

Darlene, I've been mulling over you question regarding 10 gauge shotgun barrel length. The longer barrel is preferred for waterfowl but to be honest a 10 gauge is slowly becoming a relic of the past. In my younger days (many decades ago) a 10 gauge was called a "goose" gun and came with 30 to 35 in barrels. These guns could "reach" way out and pack on heck of a wallop to both the target and the shooter's shoulder. Fast forward to today and with the advent of modern powders and the required use of steel shot, the 10 gauge has become a dinosaur. A modern 12 gauge, chambered for 3' or 3 1/2" shells, with a 28 inch barrel and full choke will give you almost the equivalent performance as a 10 gauge without the shoulder being pounding so hard. A side benefit of the 12 gauge is ammo is more readily available, and cheaper due to its popularity,