You sold me. Also my local security guard has said the same thing as you. I have even heard this from yet a third person. So I am sold.
I’m serious about the birds, too. I learned to hunt ducks with a Winchester, so that’s what I got for home defense. Birds can come from anywhere, unexpectedly...or give you 30 seconds notice that they’re coming. You get to learn to deal with a little adrenaline, and swiping the safety off and coming on target becomes second nature. You learn to deal with multiple targets, friendlies...