RE: Remington model 597
I got one a couple of days after Christmas as a "late Christmas present". It's a fun little gun. So far, I've probably ran about 300 rounds through it (cleaned it after each outing) and it's misfed two bullets. But, other than that, I have no complaints with it.
I bought it mainly to shoot with my 11 year old. I've also taken it squirrel hunting, and plans for rabbit too.
I think I paid somewhere in the lines of $168 for it at Dicks Sporting Goods. Came with a 3x9 scope.
You'll enjoy it.