I recently bought a Browning 525 12ga, 30" barrels and I love it. I really don't have much experience with other sporting shotguns to compare the 525 to; however I have shot the Silver Pigeon, Silver Pigeon II, Ultra XT, and several other Citoris of differing ages. Bearing that in mind, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. The 525 is a beautiful and affordable shotgun.
JP