I've been using a Benelli Super Nova for 6-7 years now and decided to check out a semi-auto. I did not have the cash to go into the $1000 market. It came down to the Beretta A300 and the Stoeger. I went with the Stoeger because it will shoot 3.5" shells. I took it out to the local sporting clay place and had a blast shooting it. Excellent gun and shot 100+ rounds flawlessly. Will probably be listing my Super Nova in the classifieds soon.