I have owned a Browning Gold Sporting Clays for 2 years. I bought it used (well used) and it functions flawlessly. I use this gun strictly for sporting clays. Just finished my own try before you buy program (using shooting buddies guns) A remington 1100 sporting, a benelli (ouch) and a Beretta 12 ag teknys. I just ordered a brand new Browning Gold Golden Clays Sporting Clays. Browning autos have it all over the competition.