[Sheepdog]

I am a competitive shotgun shooter. Life Member ATA,NSCA. I will do my best to be of any help I can.

I love Benelli shotguns. Neither of the ones you mentioned are gas operated= greater felt recoil. If you are going to the field they are great, fastest lock time of any semi auto shotgun made*.

My first suggestion would be to check out the Winchester Super x These guns were built between 1974 and 1984 not very well heard of because primarily sold as Comp guns These IMHO are the best semi auto shotguns ever made. These are real guns beautiful wood and steel, deep blueing. You will have to have the barrel choked because they came with fixed chokes. All steel NO STAMPED PARTS. They are as dependable as any semi auto is going to be. Great Guns. There is a DU nib $850 on GB. You might also want to check out the Super x 3, claims to have faster lock time than Benelli? Choked, adj. comb.+- $1500. Also the Beretta 391 comp is a great shotgun. All things considered you will probably want a 30" over a 28". Will work better for sporting and Trap longer barrel gives you More sight distance and being heavier tend to help you follow threw. If you find something at your LGS and have questions please feel free to ask. Depending on What you decide on i might can help.