I run a 30 inch semi custom 11-87 for an all-a-rounder. Custom stock, bit of barrel work and chokes made to bore. I have killed about everything with feathers with it as well as shot tens of thousands of rounds at skeet, trap, sporting clay's and 5 stand.
For me its the perfect gun, but any gun that fits you well, REAL well, will be perfect for you. Gas autos are usually easy for most people to shoot well and IMO are better suited for field work over SxS or O/U. Plus the Remington autos can be stripped down to nothing with ease.
Plus you can switch from a 30 inch for clay targets to a 26 inch for hunting, another advantage over other guns.
Like I said this works for me, I have owned everything from K and P guns on down and always kept coming back to Remington autos.
Like you I have been on the hunt for the "prefect" gun, seems I had it all along...
