One more thing for the Benelli bashers. Every Benelli buyer obviously had the ability to buy a Remington (or two) and made the choice to invest in a Benelli. I would say that most of us have owned or still own American shotguns. For me, the choice was made for durability, simplicity, and quality fit and finish. Birds don't care how much you paid and I could care less about any presumed 'status' that some bestow on the Benelli. I bought mine because I wasn't satisfied with the American offerings. Same reason that I drive a Nissan truck. I believe that most others, like myself, would really prefer to buy American.