You guys can say what you want about which pump is "best".
As several have already pointed out, we're all right.
...however...
I do know of the WORST pump action shotgun.
I know because I grew up shooting it.
My dad's J.C. Higgins Model 20.
12 gauge, full choke, plain 28" barrel with a recoil pad.
If he didn't have the pics to prove it, I'd never believe he used to shoot doves with that beast.
I grew up shooting upland in Eastern Washington and that thing was about as unweildly as a 16 inch navel gun...about as heavy, too.
I finally had to tell Dad to leave that thing at home, since he preferred his 11-48 (until he got the 1100 lightweght, that is).
Gawd, I hate that gun! (and my brother, apparently, feels the same way!)
DeanMk