Considering the street price of these shotguns they are far from worth the price. Pick up a Beretta AL391 or any of their semis and you'll have a gun that kicks less and save a few hundred dollars. If your into Waterfowl hunting nothing can touch an Extrema ..I have the first rendition and it is one smooth shooting and swingingand dead reliable shotgun that requires minimal maintenace. I purchased mine used and I got a good deal on it about 1/2 of what a SBE costs. Browning Gold/Silver are also excellent shotguns as are the Remingtons 1100 11/87. Comfortech is certainly not worth what they charge. The new Berettas come with Kick Off..now that makes the gun feel like a popgun it cuts out that much recoil..