Another option to the browning or beretta shotguns is the Winchester 101, which is actually made by FN in Belgium. I have the 101 field in 12 gauge with 28" barrels, I got it on black Friday special for a pretty crazy price like $999 almost 10 years ago now I think. They also make a sporting model with 30 or 32" ported barrels, fiber optic front sight and I believe a higher grade of wood. In pretty sure the sporting can be had under $2k. I have owned and shot a number of brownings and I have to say these Winchester are every bit their equal, but can be had for less money.