Since I'm a 12 gauge semi-auto chauvinist, that's what I'll recommend. In the $450.00 range the Beretta 390/3901 like 98' said as well as the Stoger 2000 you mentioned. In the $500.00 range there is the Beretta Pintail/ES100, Franchi 612, and Weatherby SAS. These would all be in black synthetic. I have a lot of experince with the last three. All have been very good without any problems. They are very reliable, Have good quality, and are under priced.