shotguns

crossman model 760

the 835 is fine so far as reliability and usability in the field.  If it doesn't come up right, then I'd guess the stock is a little long for you.  Any gunsmith can shorten a stock down.  Measure the length of pull on your gun and try a few that are shorter in a gun shop.  Don't be afraid to pull up a youth model to see if it fits.  That will give you a good idea if a shorter length is what you need.
 
I'm going to guess that the gun has a 28" barrel.  On the end of a 3" semi receiver, a 28" barrel sticks a long way out there.  If you are holding the front stock by the back side very near the receiver, then you'll have a lot of gun in front of your front hand which will make it balance front heavy.  A shorter barrel may help and I think they make 24" barrels for the 835.
 
The alternative is to look at a new gun.  A double barrel (either sxs or O/U) will balance better in between your hands most of the time.  A pump action forces you to hold the gun further out with your front hand (thus keeping the balance point between your hands).  A lighter gauge gun (assuming yours is a 12) will have the same effect.
 
Give a few a try and see what fits you and feel good and what doesn't.  Then figure out what made those guns work.
 
thanks
rick

On my Mossberg 500, I have to reach out with myhand a lot longer to hold the front of the gun (a pump), than I do with my side by side.  As others have stated, it may be that the stock is too long for you on your 835.

mossberg 500 slug gun is pretty wicked

A 12ga browning semi-auto...... Works like a charm.... I hunt with one and love it...

Winchester model 1300 deluxe

I forgot that I have one also
I have had it about 20 years and have let my dad use it for about the last 15.
It is a very nice and smooth action

Griffon; I must be lucky not to have that spring problem. But just incase how hard is it to replace? or is something a gunsmith needs to fix?  A fiend of mine has a Ithaca 37 and you are right it is a very sweet piece.  I have a old lefever double  it's a real kicker A real  monster kicker when both triggers are pulled a once. 

I have an 1187 Sporting Clays that shoots real nice...

ORIGINAL: griffon

Winchester- smooth action, yes but I still dislike that piece of spring steel used as an ejector.  I used to work in a gun shop, and 9 out of every 10 Winchester Pumps coming in would be to have that piece repaired.  Probably the best all around pump ever made in my mind would be the Ithaca 37. 

 
**** Right!  I can't begin to tell you how much I miss my Ithaca 37 (stolen 2 years ago). 64' model year featherlite w/ 28" field barrel and 21" deeslayer slug barrel. Still have the 28" barrel and am looking for a replacement gun. I cannot seem to find one in A1 condition, but I am willing to pay $$$$ when I do indeed find one. Best handling pump gun I have ever had the pleasure to hunt. Solid, no-slop action that can't be found in a new pump today, plus ergonomically the gun just seemed to fit right.  

Hunt, I am only looking at purchasing something in A1, and I mean A1 condition. Too many hacked up 37's out there. Did you handle the gun? Was the slide the "corncob" or later "squared" (much like an 870) slide? I have seen quite a few around, but most were beaten to death, or hacked up with scope mounts and such tapped into the magazine body. I'll give the firearms dept. a call as the store is about an hour 1/2 drive for me. Thanks for the info.

ORIGINAL: pghmarty

Ruger Red Label, Remington 1187, 1100 or 870 are what I use

Length of pull may be too long or stock might not have enough rise.
Try an aftermarket stock on your gun.
Go somewhere that sells stocks and see how it feels first.
My Ruger Sporting Clays Red Label  fits me the best

I know that alot of people have problems with the Rem. 1100(Jamming out in the field) All around good semi is a browning.... Trust me you will not be disappointed if you go with a browning. I have been hunting with one for 7 years now and will never go back to a Remington..... Good Luck Finding a gun...

Browning gold 3 1/2 semi,truely a killing machine best goose gun there is,not to heavey not light,mounts sweet and has great follow through,retired the 1187 but still use it for turkeys.