Remington 105 CTi
With the light weight and feel of a lively o/u, this is one of the softest-shooting autoloaders ever. Credit the 105's titanium-"carbon fiber receiver and a carbon fiber rib for its lightness (7 pounds 2 ounces with a 28-inch barrel) and sweet handling. A new gas system makes it even easier on the shoulder than the mild-mannered 1100. The trigger's unique "roller sear-¿ provides a crisp, clean pull of the kind rarely found in shotguns. To top it off, the 105 is the first-ever bottom-ejecting autoloader. $1,300; 800-243-9700; www.remington.com --P.B.