I got a Pardner, nice heavy steel gun. The stock is supposed to be carbon graphite fiber but I think it's lead graphite. Should be great for bashing things like in the movies. Mine wasn't that cheap but I think the crappy stock made it cost more, it's very ugly too.
I am a huge 870 fan and 11-48 fan. The 11-48 is one of the best autoloaders ever made, in my opinion. I love my 12ga. and you couldn't buy my .410. I think you made the right choice.