I have the regular 390 and a couple of buddies have the Wal-Mart special 390, the only real differences are the synthetic stock and the magazine cut off. They are great guns and will handle pretty much anything in 2 3/4 and 3", even the target loads. In the book it recommends a minimum load to make the action cycle (I think it is 1 1/8 oz), but I have shot everything from 7/8 oz target loads to turkey loads and never had a problem. They will digest thousands of rounds and keep on going, even without cleaning. Mine has gone through several cases of shells in a day without cleaning and kept on shooting. I know for a fact most of the domestic guns will not do this, because I have seen them jam next to me. If you can get one for a good price, I would say jump on it.

Jason