i hunted for over 15 years with an o/u winchester,2 3/4.That gun fit like a glove.When steel shot came arouned I decided to put the winchester away and i picked up the Beretta silver pigeon.figuring since I was used to over-unders it should be quite easy to make the switch.I gave that gun 2 yeras of hunting,and that gun gave me 2 years of misery.I then gave up and decided to go with the sbe 1.My friend do yourself a favor and defenitly get yourself a Benelli.It will be the best hunting shotgun you will ever put your hand on.good luck.Oh by the way,anyone interested in buying a beretta HA HA!!!