BenelliBoy, Me to. Can't make up my mind. Never hunted ducks with an auto, but decided to get rid of the 31 year old winchester pump and get a quality gun. Is the M1 or M2 what I am looking for? I don't plan on killing any elephants and we rarely see geese down in LA( lower Alabama) and I don't want to feel those 3 1/2's so I skipped the black Eagles. I like the looks of M1,m2, the weight, ( I have picked one up) specs. etc. What about its reputation? Loooking for some feedback please!