shotgun question

April 25, 2020, 08:33 PM

ZSMICHAEL

shotgun question

I am happy with my FN SLP. I shot the Versamax as well. They are both good guns. The FN has some trouble cycling lighter loads. It does fine with slugs and 00 Buckshot.

April 25, 2020, 08:40 PM

SigLaw

Here is my take. I owed a Benelli M4 and it was a hell of a gun, just a beast. That was the problem. It always felt heavy so I sold it and bought the 1301. It is a great gun as well and does what I need it to do.

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April 25, 2020, 09:25 PM

WARPIG602

For hunting I use:

Benelli Ethos-12g (Pheasants)
Beretta A400 Extreme-12g(Turkey/Waterfowl)
Benelli Legacy-20g (Doves/Rabbits)
Franchi Affinity 3 Compact-20g(I use this for everything when weight/mobility is a priority)

For tactical use:

Benelli M1 Super 90

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April 25, 2020, 10:01 PM

Scooter123

From the Sporting and Hunting Shotguns there are many high end semi auto. Some of the larger makers are

Browning (Maxus, Gold, and Silver)
Benelli (Supersport)
Beretta (A400 Xcel)
Winchester
Remington
Breda
JP Sauer & Sohn
Franchi

I've stopped counting.

April 26, 2020, 12:08 AM

bionic218

The Franchi Affinity is a good way to get into a quality Italian made shotgun, without the high price tag of a Benelli or Beretta.

Are the Benellis and Berettas better? Probably so. But are they twice as good? I have my doubts.

April 26, 2020, 10:35 AM

cas

I have a number of Benelli shotguns, I view them like I did SIG pistols. That's to NEVER buy them new.

(I say that then realize I've bought 2 new Benelli, but the more expensive one was $700)

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April 26, 2020, 11:57 AM

feersum dreadnaught

quote:
Originally posted by Loswsmith
Maybe there are some $3000 Benelli shotguns out there that are "better" but for $2300 (including Holosun, sling and light), my LTT is the one light in this dark time.

Which Holosun? And how do you like it? Need a dot for my FN SLP.

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April 29, 2020, 10:52 AM

RogueJSK

quote:
Originally posted by ifithitu:
Mossberg 930 12 ga.Semi Auto.

These are well known for their spotty reliability. Some work right out of the box, some work right after some tinkering, and some never work right.

You basically have to roll the dice and hope you get a good one.

April 29, 2020, 01:25 PM

Loswsmith

quote:
Originally posted by feersum dreadnaught:
quote:
Originally posted by Loswsmith
Maybe there are some $3000 Benelli shotguns out there that are "better" but for $2300 (including Holosun, sling and light), my LTT is the one light in this dark time.

Which Holosun? And how do you like it? Need a dot for my FN SLP.

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