Here in the Delta crane fields, the Italian shotguns rule. Benelli and Beretta. My family guides in saltwater out of Juneau and make annual trips to Adak. I shoot the 391 Extrema and A400 while my partners shoot the SBE Benellis. I don't see enough of other brands to form an opinion other that I've seen a couple recent Remington Autos that failed miserably.