RE: Best Turkey Gun?
I didn't have that great of an experience with the Mossberg 835. I sold mine. I thought it was too heavy and mine didn't pattern all that great.
I don't think that you need 3.5" for turkey. 3" is just fine and kicks less.
I would vote for a Stoeger 2000. I have one now and I couldn't be happier. It is a great gun and it is made by Benelli and costs about $400.
Tom