Well, I bought the Ruger today. It does have a few scratches on the stock from being hunted but it is in good shape. I'll find out how well I like after I shoot a few clays with it. Thanks for the input from everyone.
If it fits you (you'll know soon enough...
), you're gonna like it.
A do-all, go-anywhere gun.
Mine was also a 30" model, destined for waterfowl, but I just wasn't shooting it enough to justify. I still sometimes regret selling it, especially when I need to take another (non-stainless/synthetic...) gun out in the weather.
Go put a few more scratches on it and have fun!