I did some more homework and connected with some shotgun enthusiasts. Based upon their collective input of deciding ONLY to own ONE Benelli, I have narrowed my choices to;
Semi Auto
20 Gauge
28" Barrel (26" was a strong 2nd)
That leaves me with choices of these Benelli models;
Sport II
Cordoba
Supersport
Cordoba PS
Supersport PS
The list of models are in this order to indicate "least expensive to most expensive". I like Synthetic over Walnut and the PS models are too expensive IMHO of course!
That narrows my list to 2: Cordoba & Supersport
One of these models is for Hunting/Clay and the other is predominately Clay. I want/need a multi purpose gun.
So my ultimate choice for "if I only owned 1 Benelli" is the Cordoba!
Benelli's are like motorcycles. I can convince the wife to own one but not two!
I'm looking for advice to own one all around Benelli 20ga for Trap, Skeet, and Upland Hunting. It will be purely recreational. Help!