In addition to the Benelli SBEII, I've also been looking hard at the Winchester SX3. I wasn't aware that 1oz slugs would not cycle through the gun, but I guess these guns are more made for the high velocity sabots which are typically smaller.

I know that price is a factor when considering any of these higher line shotguns, and that goes for the SX3 as well. It will run you nearly $500 to add a field barrel to your slug gun! And that is not even a camo'd barrel as the SX3 Slug gun is only available in black. You can also add a field barrel to the Benelli SBEII, which comes in camo for around $500.