Went gun shopping.
Reminton Versamax seems nice, , fairly heavy, but ready to shoot. Mid priced.
Benelli m2 most expensive, light, but would need fitting, it didnt mount properly. Still needs work to be done.
No 1301 to fondle.
Franchi Affinti was ok, but needs much to be made ready and already mid priced before upgrades and work. Starts at $1,100 here.
Browning A5 felt fantastic in every way, great trigger, light, great mount and fit, aims naturally for me, by far my favorite to handle. Concerned about opening the port and creating a finger pincher, no aftermarket support. I would add a mag tube and run it. Hate the idea of beating such a nice gun up. Price could be swallowed. Love the autofeed. Worried about port size.
Stoeger M3K Freedom was most affordable and race ready out of the box. Found online for $566, half of most every other gun even before hundreds more are spent to upgrade them. A real bargain. It felt mid weight and clunky, not nearly as smooth and refined. It shouldered ok, average or better, and sight picture was at least good. Autoload can be added by MOA precision and still be cheaper than all others at their starting point. I would not feel convicted about tossing it around and abusing it.
Any I buy will likely get an affordable set of adjustable fiber optic turkey sights, except the versamax comp as it comes with sights installed.
I am down to the A5 Browning or M3K Freedom Stoeger