move a step up from the stoeger and try the franchi affinity. i've had great luck with these shotguns. i wouldn't have a rem 11/87 personally. i tried em and couldn't keep o rings in em from tearing. now a older rem 1100 is a good gun but i'd prolly still roll franchi affinity.
Big Ed
Another vote for franchi affinity. I have 2 12's and a 20. (duck,turkey,turkey)
The springs are also the forearm unlike beneli and they are easier to maintain.
I sold my older HK beneli Montefeltro when I couldn't get plastic stocks for it (duck boat duty) and got the affinity and don't think I lost anything other than being able to say I have a benelli.