So I handled a Ruger SFAR in person. While it was lightweight, it felt cheap. Receivers were good and tight, rail was dainty, gas block was not centered (a common complaint). Receiver extension and plastic spacer felt low cost. It would need upgrades in those, some areas, IMO, to be where I wanted it to be. Thus, making the DEF10, also with upgrades the choice for me.
But, the shop had 2 Beretta A300 Patrol shotguns in stock. I shot one and it was the finest, lightest recoil shotgun I’ve shot and I bought one on the spot. The DEF10 will have to wait.