Find out what your budget is first, then you can narrow down your choices.

I would stick to remington beretta benelli orwinchester when it comes to semi-auto shotguns. Ive got a 11-87 sps super mag that i like. It handles those 3 1/2 shells well when im gooose hunting.However, it doesn't point quite as well as my 1100 20 gauge. I hear good things about some of those budget model shotguns but I still don't trust them. If you want one go for it, but I know i would not buy one.

31/2 ...forgeese you dont get them on your lap

get tge remington 870 express in 12 guage.. You cant go wrong.