I would take the .410 with 3" no. 6s, based on years of squirreling. No. 6 shot will transfer more energy to the squirrel and penetrate to the vitals well. Any of the bigger gauges will surely get the job done, but having lots of fun while "making meat" is why I like the lil' guns so much.
Pattern density is the key with the .410s. The pellet energy is exactly the same as the same size pellet fired out of a 12, or 10, gauge (at the same velocity). They aren't toys. Putting plenty pellet strikes on the game is vital, and done with dense patterns. Full chokes all the way for me with the .410s.
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