Originally Posted By: Remington40x
If you are willing to go used, the V. Bernardelli shotguns are excellent performers and can be had for relatively little money, particularly those with 25 inch barrels. I have owned a Gamecock 20 gauge since 1977 and it's served me well for over 40 years. The run around six pounds, have double triggers and extractors and seem trouble free.


They are a good choice, but you won't find one for $500. You'd be lucky to find a 20 in decent shape for under $1,000.
And don't get fooled when you're looking at Bernardellis. The P. Bernardellis are of lesser quality. The V. Bernies are the ones you want.