Local shop has a CZ Bobwhite that I could get walk away with for a bit over $500... I WANT IT!!!
Easy answer....BUY IT!
Unlike many, I'm not snobby about SxSs under 1000 bucks, even under 500. Heck, I can't afford the snob choices. I'm retired and not making a lot until I can get my gubment checks in 2 years.
Even then, I won't be flying to London for a fitting at the H&H factory anytime soon, lotto being a possibility, I guess.
I've found some of these cheaper SxSs to be quite good shooters if not much in eye appeal. But, it ain't the hand checkering, the engraving and game scenes, and the rich walnut that does the killing, if you find one that fits you. I can't see forgoing SxSs just because you can't afford a 60K example.
Lots of affordable choices out there. Like I say, I LOVE my Baikal. I'm not looking at the wood when I'm shooting it, after all. I'm fixated on the target. I'm sure those high dollar guns are nice, will never know, however.
I'm perfectly happy shooting what I've got.