You cannot go wrong with the ultralight, you didnt mention 12 or 20 gauge though. If recoil has you thinking, you may want to try a 20, with the right choke and ammo it will take out anything flying, except maybe long range geese, and even 3 inch 20 gauge shells arent that bad. I may suggest a micro light made by a company with a deer head for a logo, my wife loves hers and its about 400$ less than a benelli.