how about a curve? I bought a benelli nova ($350 new). Very smooooth action, 18" barrel, and it can be std or pistol grip stock. Did i mention is comes with ghoast ring sights?
I added a magazine tube extension, recoil reducer and clamp with stream light. Now i have a $450 gun for the house and three gun duties.
Reliable, smooth, great sights, with the 5 round buttstock band it has 13 rounds ready to rock. I think for the money you cant beat it. Handle one, it will surprise you.
Or check mine out sunday up at ACC multi gun match.
i saw one(or it may have been a super nova, i cant remember) on guns and ammo with the telescopic stock. id really like to get that, but i cant find one anywhere.