I heave A Benelli Nova and a Beretta 391 I would not trade for either of them. I have had my Nova about 10 years with no problems and the Beretta about 3 years flawless!!!

You cannot beat the SX3, got one at the end of last year and it rocks! Shot a Browning Gold for years before then and it seems to be the same gun minus the weight.

How bout a Stoeger Model 2000 ? 

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger_model_2000.php

The stoeger is a good gun, however it will not shoot 3 1/2's. If the made one that would I would certainly consider it. I had purchased a Franchi I-12 last year but I got home with it and began assembling it and found the stock was broken, that kinda soured me on their quality control and overall quality. That helped make the decision for me that it would be more prudent to spend the extra money on the Benelli, Beretta or Winchester SX3 and be confident that there would be no issues in the field.

"It takes 32 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, but only 3 for a proper trigger pull."

well heres my reply. i know we all have an opinion.. i have a benelli sbe 2.. i like it.. i have a beretta super nova 12 g.. best pump money can buy.. you cant kill it, ive used it as a boat paddle before.. but.. as far as the semi.  the doc i work for bought me a beretta extrema 2 with the ko system... omg... what an awsome gun.. it shoots circles around the benelli.. has so much less recoil than any other shotgun.. beretta has proven itself for many years... it has withstood all other companies. yes they are much more expensive , but its worth it. i shot the new winchester.. its sweet, very fast smooth, and shoulders well... but it aint no beretta...  all three are great guns and which ever you choose will give you many years of shooting and confidence.. i have shot over 500 rounds through my extrema and i didnt clean it until the 300 round. i know it will fire everytime i throw it up unless the shell is bad...