ORIGINAL: BigJ71
All mentioned are good (and I have all of them and then some to compare) as are most other major brand name pump guns. But for the money you want to spend, the best value for your dollar is the 870...by far.
Unbiased and experienced in the gun arena, that's what I like about you BigJ71, keep helping us average Joe's.
I had an 870 and a Mosseberg 500 (? I think) and agree the 870 is a great addition to anyone's arsenal!