You should not be dissapointed with an Ithaca M37 20ga. Around here we can find them in gun stores for $150.00---$350.00 depending on gauge. The 12 gauge is the easisest to find at my local shop, 20 gauge next and 16 gauge very rare. I started shotgun hunting with a depression era Ihtaca M37 20ga, I still use it on our annually quail hunt. Nice light gun, mild recoil, cycles smooth I can carry it for hours afield and not even notice it, still have not installed a recoil pad; it was never needed. Also I like the bottom eject, no reason just a personnal thing. Only two caveats: full choke no tubes, I can' t say it has cost me bird, but I could not use it for deer slugs. BE VERY CAREFULL with OLDER M37 if you LEAVE YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER AND PUMP THE ACTION IT WILL FIRE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE ACTION. Not a problem if you are aware about it, but probably not a good/wise choice for beginners.