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I'm probably going to use it in the field and I'd be overly protective of the wood.
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I kinda doubt you'd be too concerned once you see the birch stock. It's functional, and better looking than black plastic IMO, and also cheaper if I am remembering correctly but that's about all the positives I can think of. Sometime you can find a walnut set on flea-bay, but even then it doesn't look quite right on the matte finished metal. I'm not knocking the excellent gun. It is purposeful in it's design, and I've never been afraid to ding it up. I can't say the same for my rifles (the dingin' it up part).
I like the rest of you plan, but you are reaching the upper limits of everyday shotties with a 2k goal. You might find all you want for much cheaper if you are not too concerned about the snobs. The 870 might do all you need, but I'll admit the doubles swing soooo nice. I'm partial to the Browning SxS.