RE: Beretta Xtrema or Rem. 11-87
hey there grandpa,
yes you are right, the 11-87 is a fine gun and probably wouldn't ever fail you grandson, although if you are willing to spend the extra money for an xtrema then i would highly recommend you do so... i've owned the xtrema for 3 seasons and i have had an 11-87 for almost ten years now. the difference: xtrema is lighter, less recoil, faster cycling action, and it has a painted resin which will help combat against rust... my 11-87 is rusted all along the barrel from duck & goose hunting in the snow and rain. most importantly the xtrema is made in italy where they make the finest autoloading shot-guns it the world!!!
either way you go... you're gonna have a great gun
ps. the xtrema II is even lighter and has even less recoil!!!