I don't have a Nova but I have a Black Eagle and a Black Eagle II and Bennelli makes all around the smoothest and most durable shotguns I have ever shot.

I only have the nova but I looked at a lot at the gun shop and I agree. Benelli has the Smoothest Shotguns on the market.

i have had a nova for almost 3 years now, and i think its the nicest pump out there for me. the gun fits, and is balanced perfectly. looks great, and is so damm reliable. i have shot 2000-3000 round + through the gun, and i have not once had a misfire, or a jam. the gun works great for me, and i think its great for its price. when i was choosing which pump to buy, i was faced in purchasing a rem 870, or the nova. both were close in price, but when i picked up the nova, it felt, and looked much better. to me the 870 looked cheap, and the wood looked plastic. well, i am glad i baught the nova, and couldn't have been happier. i was able to get my gun at $269 new. good luck