The market for semi's isn't what it was even 5 years ago. Everyone now has a quality semi for sale at all price levels. Buy the one that fits the best and functions the best. If you have to stretch a little and buy a better grade so be it . Money spent on something you really want never leaves a sour taste in your mouth. A good example is theWalmart Beretta 390 I own one and bought it on closeout for 400+ . Beautiful gun and was Italian made, they make some in the US and some in Italy. Stoeger 2000 nice gun . Weatherby makes a really nice handling Turkish semi that is reasonably priced. Remington 11-87 tends to be a little heavier then the previous mentioned but reliable and will last forever. Franchis if you can find a dealer sellsthe inertia and gas models. I even bought a Beretta extrema 1 for 650 out the door used 2 years ago. Browning Gold/Winchester semis very similiar and excellent shotguns

Shop around and feel them out before you buy.