If you go with an auto my vote would be for the 11-87. I used a 11-87SP3in mag for around 12 years. Its sort of retired now, but I never had any trouble with it. I've handle the new ones a few times and they seem pretty nice,and the price seems to be good.Other than that I don't know much about the new 11-87s. I thought I would put in my 02. worth. I like andtrust the good Ol Remingtons. Hopefully someone will give a report on the new ones. Sorry can't help you out on o/u. Hope I was some help. Good luck!