RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
Haven't seen or heard much about the Charles Daly stuff. Maybe goor or maybe bad. I don't thinki'd cheap out though and go there. You get what you pay for and semi-auto shotguns aren't an exception. Asa minimum, I'd start with an 1100. Personally, I prefer Benelli.
Maybe try some searches on the various forums.