Hi all, well I'll wade in also. I have one Beretta, it's also a 627EL Sport, however mine has DT, SG, Semi-BTFE and is choked IC/IM in its 26" bbls. It is a very good quality gun that for a 12ga is very light, 6lbs 6oz. The wood on it is ok, but the fitting is excellent. Overall its been a great gun to carry and hunt with.
The price for the 627 you posted is high IMO. I paid 2.2k for mine, which I think was a good deal (the gun is near mint).
I think Replacement's comments are right on regarding these guns.
I wish your friend luck in whatever he decides.
All the best!
Greg
