i got a benelli nova pump about 3 years ago. 12g 28', and i couldnt be happier. i paid $269 for the gun, and it looks and shoots much better than the rem 870. i have gone through many shells, i would say over 2,000 rounds easily since i have owned the gun. i gun has never jamed, or misefired on me at all. i know many people who own the gun , and couldnt be happeir with the gun themselves. i for one think the gun is awsome and great. it makes a great first time gun, or even a waterfowl gun, with a good price! good luck