agreed that a 870 is a great gun.i personaly have a wingmaster model.good for deer bad for rabbits,too long a barrel for me.i have a few berretta doubles and over unders and there great guns to,but there from the 60's and dont know if there quality is the same.another option is browning.i have an older b-2000 auto,great gun but only shoots high brass.theres alot of options to look at but realy you wont know whats best for ya till you and your bride to be pick them up and handle them and see what fits the both of you best.oh,btw my wife has put down a few deer with a 20 ga. so dont count that out.the 20 is my favorite rabbit gun.