best shotgun around $1000

[Stickerbush]

I am looking at these price ranges as well for a new gun, I am especially interested in getting an auto gun that can be exposed to salt conditions and rust resistant. I see some of the new Browning's at shot show have a cerekote finish. Should this be more resistant than otherwise?

I do not care about camo pattern and only need to shoot up to 3" looks like the Beretta 300 and stoeger have decent price points

[vandeman17]

Another vote for sx3. Love mine!