RE: Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
My advisor picked one up last season. Throws 4's out to 50 yards in a 6 inch ring. Not much kick (until you put on the sabot choke and throw the 3 inch magnum slugs in the chamber--OUCH <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>).
His is the all black with the synthetic stock model. Came with (I think...) a 1X4 Bushnell scope. Second hand he paid $250 from a gun shop. He wears glasses and finds the scope to be cumbersome for birds, so he's switching over to either Tru-glo or Hi-viz optics or a red-dot scope for this Spring.
I've shot it and found it to be a smooth shooting, very accurate gun. My only complaint was even with the synthetics I found it a little heavy, but I use a bolt-action which is lighter. I suggested he install a sling---we have some new property where we'll be running&gunning come turkey season.
If the price is right, definitely consider buying.