ORIGINAL: driftrider
The best semi-auto shotgun that won't break the bank is most definitely the Stoeger 2000. Same action as the Benelli SBE (only in 3"), at 1/3 the price with excellent quality. My Stoeger eats anything I feed it reliably, it patterns pretty good, it's lightweight, it points and swings just fine, came with 5 chokes (Cyl, IC, Mod, Full and XF turkey), and I didn't have to take out a second mortgage to afford it. What's not to like?
Mike
I personally know of three people that had their M 2000 crap out on them in the field. The rails that the bolt ride on crack and fail. Bolts come apart. And the camo finish wears off. Spend the money and get a better shotgun.
IE Super Black Eagle, Browning Gold, Winchester SX3, Remington 11-87