I'm Jones'n to buy a 12 Ga Semi-auto. Suggestions?

[stdreb27]

No love for the Winchester huh?

I love my sx2. It's not as refined smooth as the benellis. But they're robust tough.
Hell I have the supermag and they say don't use anything 1oz or below but it cycles 7/8's too.

 

[jrbfishn]

Every thing I have seen listed are great guns, but if You will use it for hunting, pick the one that fits you the best, You will shoot tons better with it than any othet, regardless of the name on it.

 

[RACER X]

My moss 930 spx has been perfect

posted from my couch!

 

[zenfly]

All these suggestions are what others like.. It would be best to go to Gander Mt. / Bass Pro or any gun shops and snap guns to your shoulder.. Best while your eye has already established a target .. The one that lines up closely with what you were looking at is what I'd buy..

Rem 1100s line up great for me.. The Benelli's mentioned are some the most advanced and versatile autos to date.. All my stuff is old but if I was buying one shotgun today I'd give them a serious look and if it fits I'd buy one..

 

[txbikerman]

Im a big fan of the remingtons, been shooting them for 30 years.

 

[mitchntx]

I've really fallen for the Berretta A400 Extreme Max 4 KO that fires all 3 shell sizes. Problem is $1800 is a lot of money for something that I don't use that often.

I have a Beretta 391 Extrema I would let go for 1/2 that.

http://lawmotorsports.net/mw/Beretta_391_01.jpg

http://lawmotorsports.net/mw/Beretta_391_02.jpg

It's taken down a few birds in its time.
Good, solid shooter.

Has the case, book, chokes ...

I bought a 390 and use it more often than the 391.

 

[Kingwoodcat]

I've wanted a 12 ga semi-auto shotgun for a LOOOOOOOOOOOng time. I've got a really nice old WesternField pump 16 ga that dad probably bought back in the late 60's or early 70's from Montgomery Wards but I've decided it's time to purchase my 12 ga. I've really fallen for the Berretta A400 Extreme Max 4 KO that fires all 3 shell sizes. Problem is $1800 is a lot of money for something that I don't use that often. So, what else is out there that is Semi-Auto and will fire all shell sizes? Any suggestions from you guys who know shotguns better than myself is greatly appreciated.

I bought the new Browning A-5 humpback in June and it is truly a work of art. I like. the gun more each time I shoot it. The only thing it has in common with the old humpback is the look. What a sweet shooter!

 

[karlac]

If you're looking for a field gun, been shooting Browning SA's (and a Browning Patent, Remington Model 11), for sixty years. Two A-5's in 12 ga, and the Model 11 in 20ga, have harvested a world of ducks, geese, doves, and quail in that time. Have handed a Browning A-5 to many a client, while sitting in a muddy goose spread on a cold rainy day, so they could finish the hunt with a shotgun that was still working despite the mud and rain. IME, damned hard to beat for a field gun.

 

[racer12611]

Still looking? ?

 

[rl96ss]

Depends on your price range. Vepr 12 is a nice choice for
about a $1000.

 

[Kingwoodcat]

If you're looking for a field gun, been shooting Browning SA's (and a Browning Patent, Remington Model 11), for sixty years. Two A-5's in 12 ga, and the Model 11 in 20ga, have harvested a world of ducks, geese, doves, and quail in that time. Have handed a Browning A-5 to many a client, while sitting in a muddy goose spread on a cold rainy day, so they could finish the hunt with a shotgun that was still working despite the mud and rain. IME, damned hard to beat for a field gun.

The new A-5 is even better than the older version. This is the sweetest shooting shotgun I've ever fired.

 

[sidebite252]

Still looking? ?

Absolutely I'm still in the market and looking. Thanks to everyone for your ideas & suggestions. I've been burning the internet up! Actually I would have already made a choice and purchase but I've got to get a gun safe first - ASAP. After that, it's SA 12 ga time for me. I still haven't made a decision but I plan to do my "due diligence" - Thanks to all - keep the opinions coming I'm reading each one!

 

[craftkr]

Wife got me a max4 Stoeger 3500 for my birthday last year. Shoots low brass 2 3/4 dove loads and handles up to 3 1/2 in shells for duck or goose hunting. Great gun and decent price.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

 

[hellishhorses]

New object of my affection...


Thanks TexasYankee!

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

New object of my affection...


Thanks TexasYankee!

Lol! If it makes you feel any better I don't have one bit of guilt dropping that paycheck on the A400 Xcel. The piston stock makes trap and skeet an all day event without any shoulder fatigue.

But my 930spx is and has been 100% reliable with barely any maintenance. It's not as "clean" as some others, but it goes bang every time with any ammo. Even those 7/8 Oz loads, but it likes buck too.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

 

[rcxdm40]

Benelli Super Vinci

 

[craigntx]

benelli m2
http://[ATTACH=full]96419[/ATTACH]

 

[deemus]

I have two Berettas and love them both. First was the AL 390. My 14 yr old son who barely weighed 100 lbs could shoot that one.

Then added the 391, and its even better.

I first bought the 390 over a Browning due to the plastic parts in a Browning. The piston rod was plastic. I didn't take a genius to know that was going to end badly. The Beretta was aluminum, in fact all metal inside. I have a gazillion round through that gun, and its never spit the bit. Not even once. And that with a horrible cleaning history. They were under $1K at the time. But they have some pretty awesome guns now that have beautiful wood on them. And still others that have every pattern of camo available.

I won't ever buy another shotgun that's not a Beretta, unless its a Benelli. I have shot my BIL's and its just as sweet as my Berettas, but he also takes it to Argentina to bird hunt. It will shoot the cheap shells they have there. Not sure if mine will do that, but I can shoot several hundred rounds in a day with it, without being totally sore or worn out.

 

[sidebite252]

So I’ve finally made a purchase. A Remington 1100 SPS 2 3/4 synthetic stock. Can’t wait to take possession and get to enjoy this shotgun. I do need some help though. What the hell does SPS stand for?

 

[AustinN4]

So I’ve finally made a purchase. A Remington 1100 SPS 2 3/4 synthetic stock. Can’t wait to take possession and get to enjoy this shotgun. I do need some help though. What the hell does SPS stand for?

Special Purpose Shotgun. Holy necro post batman!