If you want a lightweight semi-auto that will be happy in bad weather, the Benelli M2 Field is a classic. This one is a 20 gauge with a 26" barrel, a three-round capacity, and a black finish.

Benelli's inertia-driven action is known for being simple and clean. It has fewer parts to foul than a gas gun, which makes it a good match for dirty or wet conditions. The 20 gauge is lighter and kicks less than a 12, and many upland hunters like the way it carries. Pattern your chosen load on a large sheet of paper at the distance you expect to shoot, because every shotgun prints a little differently. Clean and oil it after wet days, since humid North Carolina air finds bare metal quickly.

A 26" barrel gives a smooth swing for doves, quail, pheasants, and clay birds. For a North Carolina hunter who walks fields all day, the weight savings matter. The three-round capacity meets the usual hunting limits.

It is a pricey gun, but the quality is there, and it should last for years. New condition. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for pickup and the background check.