I never got on with the beneli,I have tried browning and shot the winchester sx3 but just wanted something I didnt have to worry about I remember years ago on the wash, at shep whites with my new barreta, I swear I was watching the rust growing up the barrel, I know I probably wasnt but and I was being probably paranoid,but this gun will get some abuse,I bought my 20 gauge semi auto midland three year ago and its been spot on,no jams as such reliable good to shoot,and resiliant in all weathers,worth the money I paid for it, I have not been able to fault it,it always boils down to personal pref