Did the salesman give any justifiable reasons to stay away from Mossberg semi's, other than to get you to spend more money on something else??
Although I don't own one,I've read nothing but positive comments on this gun from those that are using them.I've been in contact with about a dozen 935 owners and they have yet to make any complaints, with the exception of heavy recoil with heavy 3.5" loads. Big deal, thats what aftermarket recoil pads are made for.It patterns great with the overbored barrel and after being broke-in, it DOES cycle heavy 2 3/4" shells.Although it's still a little early to say for sure, it looks like Mossberg may have a truely affordable and reliable 2 3/4"- 3 1/2" semi to offer the serious goose and turkey hunter! Other than that , I'd look at the Baikal MP153, another affordable and reliable 3.5" gun.