RE: 11-87 or Benelli SBE II????
I've sold Benelli's and Remingtons since well before the 11-87 or the SBEs were around. I can tell you that in the long run it is actually CHEAPER to buy the Benelli than it is the Remington. I have a few 1100s and one 11-87, they are heirlooms and for that reason I will keep them. BUTIMHO the only decent shotgun Remington ever made was/is the 870 Wingmaster and Special Purpose. You can take all the Express and Sportsman series 11-87s and 870s and go stir paint or mix concrete with them as far as I am concerned. I also have a Benelli Super 90 Montefeltro (12ga) that is MAGICAL in the dove field, there has NEVER been a Remington that shoots or feels like that little gun...
Good luck with whatever you choose tho,
RA