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Thanks for the replies. They really help a lot. I think I should have put green text on my request for technical specs on the streetsweeper. I don't think they're approved for trap league use.

It has been hard to get really educated on what makes a good shotgun, no matter how much reading I do. Inevitably, most reviews or web forums end up saying something to the effect of "My expereince with ____ gun was good/bad and so I think you should/should not get one too. While that is helpful, I don't know enough to be able to evaluate why a gun is good, and what makes it higher or lower quality.

It's kind of like someone asking for help learing about 911s. Sometimes people just want you to give them the names of a model or two to look at, and they just buy what you suggest, figuring if it worked for you it will work for them. Other people want to know what makes the 3.0 SC more desirable that the 2.7 mid year cars and how to tell them apart. What makes the SC and Carrera different when they look the same? Is the 964 a transition between two desirable models, or is it good enough to stand on its own? What characteristics will each have? That sort of thing.

I am leaning toward getting an autoloader for Alex and an over/under for me. I think he likes the idea of an auto and appreciates the softer recoil. I'm looking closely at the Browning Maxus. The obvious competition is the Beretta AL391. What should I be looking for when I compare the two?

As for the over/under, there is so much out there that it's been a lot of fun looking at everything. I do like the Browning 525 and 625 sportings. Is there much difference between the two? How do they compare to the Beretta 600 series? I have heard good things about the Red Label too. Is there any reason to favor vintage or newer guns?