cwugirl,,berretta builds a great gun, both in o/u and semi auto,, i have shot both and prefer the auto.. i to spend alot of time after birds,, i still shoot the remington 1100, nothings special but some barrell work and fancy stock,, my dad just swiched to a berretta after 25 yrs with the 1100,, still doesnt help him shoot any better...he had a ruger red label last year and got rid of it these guns balance like a 2x4, i dont care for em.. the thing to do is go to the local trap club and look around and ask questions those guys are willing to help...