[targa911S]

They make a very nice shotgun, always have. I would go 20 ga. but I'm old, what the hell do I know. Fake wood is easy to see. If it looks and sounds like plastic then it's plastic. Ask to unscrew the buttplate that will tell the tale. Now most new finishes are a plastic kind of finish that is durable, but a nightmare to repair. A nice oiled finish would be best. If this is a hunting gun, why pay the toll for the pigeon grade. Light is not always best in a shotgun especially in a 12 ga., fit is all important though. I think Beretta is a good choice. Save up for the Merkel.