+1 vote for the 835, they also have the new 535 which is supposed to be the 500 but can shoot the 3.5 in shells. But whatever you do make sure the safety is on top much easier and faster than if it is by the trigger guard. My whole family shoots mossbergs and the only trouble we have had is on my dads his ejector was worn out because it has had thousands of shells thru it. Took it to a gunstore they ordered the part and he is back at it again. So I would definitely get the mossberg. All of the mossbergs run about the same price so you can take your pick of any of them and still be on budget.