My older Vang 870 is an arms length away from the bed & a newer VCS 870 is my training SGN.
I love pump actions. The sound and intimidation factor of racking the slide is something I've loved since I shot my first one 25 years ago. I know its not that fastest, but its like an old lever action... its got personality!
My first centerfire rifle, a Christmas gift from my parents when I turned 18: Ruger M77 tang safety, Bi-centennial commemorative in .30/06, currently wearing a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x36.