I'm wanting to get back into sporting clays. My use will be casual shooting with friends maybe once a month. Quite a while back I had a Benelli Supersport that fit me well, but from what I've seen so far prices of those have gone absolutely nuts. It was a nice gun, but I don't think that it's worth what they are going for now. The 391 looks like a solid gun, and still seems to have its share of fans over the 400 series.

I like semi-auto and I can up the budget, but I would prefer to keep this in the $1k range. Anything else in that range that deserves a look?



UPDATE: Bought a 391 Urika 2 Gold Sport!

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I have a Beretta 391 and it is a great gun. I bought it used for like $700-$750 around 2007. It sits in the safe more than I shoot it, but it is a wonderfully made piece. If I had to do it over again I would opt for a 20ga over a 12ga. I'm a big guy, but I love the lines of a trim 20ga semiauto. They just swing faster and are more nimble. The Benelli Montefeltro is also a wonderfully built shotgun. At the time I had my options to buy either one and chose the Beretta just because it had a prettier wood pattern.

IMO the Beretta 391 is the most successful semi auto for clays. No other other auto has the same feel or utility. The 391 shoots a variety of loads -- powder charge and shot weight -- without drama. Its recoil also feels softer than the lighter Benellis.

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Originally posted by fritz:
IMO the Beretta 391 is the most successful semi auto for clays. No other other auto has the same feel or utility. The 391 shoots a variety of loads -- powder charge and shot weight -- without drama. Its recoil also feels softer than the lighter Benellis.

Agreed. 391 is by far the best choice.

I pulled the trigger on an AL391 Urika 2 Gold Sport 12ga/28”. Hoping to get it to the range shortly after it gets here!

You made a good choice. I own a synthetic version. You will like it.

I've shot an AL391 Teknys Gold Target on a number of occasions. I liked it very much. I think you'll be happy with your acquisition.

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Originally posted by bryanZ06:
I pulled the trigger on an AL391 Urika 2 Gold Sport 12ga/28”. Hoping to get it to the range shortly after it gets here!

There are two or three good videos on YouTube detailing the disassembly/cleaning/reassembly of the Beretta AL391. You'll find them useful when it's time to field strip, or if you just want a better idea of how it's put together.

Definitely can’t go wrong with a Beretta shotgun.I started the clay sports with a lowly Beretta A300 semiauto 12 gauge. Never had a hiccup and very soft shooting.