12 gauge shotgun recommendation?

I'm looking to CA for some recommendations to research further for a reliable, mid-priced 12 gauge shotgun. Use will primarily be for skeet shooting and even some hunting perhaps (haven't been in quite a few years but dad does and I'd like to get back into it for another thing we can share together along with my half-brothers).

I'd like an automatic rather than pump, but it really will come down to price. I'd like to purchase some more handguns in the future and do some work on my truck so I don't want to go real crazy with the shottie. Home defense is not a need at this time, I have my XD9 for that.

My dad told me to look into the Remington 1100 model, but after googling it I saw it retails for over a thousand $$, way above what I want to pay.

I know there's firearms enthusiasts on here way more in the know than I, so can you recommend some options for me to look into for a 12 ga. shotgun?

Price Point = $<600