Nothing wrong with the Benelli Nova or Super Nova pump guns ....yes, they're reliable and durable....and I think they spec out to around 8 lbs with a 28" barrel.
I prefer the Browning BPS - pump guns / like the Hunter model ...but they have a lot of models....they're good solid long term guns as well ...and a few ounces lighter than the Benelli pump guns...
But picking a shotgun is about "Fit" so the gun hits where you look ....stock dimensions - length of pull, drop at comb, drop at heel, etc....