Baikal
Well, I looked at the Baikal IZH 27 when it was on sale for $350 and walked out the door with one. The floor model was a pretty stiff to lock up but mine was looser. The walnut is decent and the stock to metal finish appeared as good as the Red Label. I have only shot about 10 boxes through it and it seems to work and pattern just fine. A piece of art, it's not but is O.K.
As I understand from a source that can't remember, a Baikal shotgun has won an Olympic gold medal. True?
The Baikal IZH 133 pump was on sale for $170. The finish seems on par with the Express and can take 2 3/4", 3"and 3 1/2" shells interchangably and has chrome lined barrel plus walnut wood.
I haven't seen a post from anyone who has purchased either the IZH 133 or 153.
Here is the EEA website----http://www.eaacorp.com/flash/high.html