Thanks for all the suggestions. I have looked hard at the Supernova. Benelli has a few other very, very cool offerings too. I like the magazine disconnect feature on the Supernova and have a hunting Nova already, so there is some familiarity of arms. Ditto the 870 Tactical. I do like the appearance of a pistol grip but haven't much experience with it in usage.
I'm still on the fence about weapon mounted lights. I understand the purpose but the objections are two-fold: a) you have to point your weapon at what may not be a target in order to identify it; and b) it is not easily separated should I still need the light but not the weapon.
Nothing wrong with a Saiga. I just don't want one. it is much easier to explain a traditional, police-type gun to a jury than something which looks like a Saiga. You and I understand that there are few practical distinctions but a prosecutor/jury might not always get it. Recall the AWB? All about cosmetics.
I'm still on the fence about weapon mounted lights. I understand the purpose but the objections are two-fold: a) you have to point your weapon at what may not be a target in order to identify it; and b) it is not easily separated should I still need the light but not the weapon.
Nothing wrong with a Saiga. I just don't want one. it is much easier to explain a traditional, police-type gun to a jury than something which looks like a Saiga. You and I understand that there are few practical distinctions but a prosecutor/jury might not always get it. Recall the AWB? All about cosmetics.
