I have looked at them but never have shot one, for the money in a youth semi i dont think you could go wrong, heck if you dont like it you can probably sell it for close to what you pay, and kids can grow out of a gun fast.
Come on dad, pony up and get here a Bennelli montefeltro short stock 20ga.. i know were there is a used one in camo for like 850, might be able to talk them down just a little..