Author Topic: Want a new shotgun (Read 4842 times)

Jburke · « **on:** December 21, 2009, 03:24:19 AM »

So the title says it all pretty much. I want a new gun. Want to buy a new auto 12 gauge. Seen a few at local shops that have been cheap that have caught my interest, but most of them have been made by companies I had never heard of. Anytime I see a $324 brand new auto 12 gauge it makes me curious. I have slowly learned that you really do get what you pay for. I have learned the hard way many times. Just ask my wallet.

So I'm looking for the best bang for my buck here. What do you guys recommend?

addicted · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:24:12 AM »

my buddy just bought a mercury 12 guage semi auto. it really looks like a benelli. he got it for 245 euros. it shoots nice. we have only put have a case of shells through it so it will need more testing.

rasbo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:27:56 AM »

A 870 pump.....I know you said auto but the pump is the best bang, and problem free, and as fast as an auto

addicted · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:29:31 AM »

do you want semi auto or pump. a nice semi auto should cost some coin but a pump...... 870 or a nova

270Shooter · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:27:00 AM »

I agree, a pump is the way to go if you want to save some money. I was looking for a cheap auto also, but ended up buying a pump (stoeger P350). Its an ok gun I guess, when it cycles. It tends to jam if i try to work the action too fast

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AWS · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:41:50 AM »

I picked up a Charles Daly Youth 20ga auto after giving my 870 Youth to my granddaughter. I spent the summer shooting trap and skeet withit, then off to CO to kill some beaver damming irragation ditches, then MT for sharptails and huns, and back here to WA for ducks and pheasants. It has handled everything just fine light steel and lead target loads (nearly 3 cases so far), 3" 1oz steel loads and heavy Buckshot without a burp.

I painted the stock, didn't like the all black look.

AWS

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2009, 01:34:49 PM »

pick up the benilli vinci and tell us what you think :IBCOOL:lol

the beretta al391 is a good choice

bighorns2bushytails · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:48:38 PM »

walmart had the semi-auto remington 11-87 full camo for a great deal brand new.i think it was $530ish. also i was looking at those tristar semi-autos those seem to get some decent reviews from readers and users. i ended up buying another 870. what can i say it works and i like them.

--BH2BT

grousetracker · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:59:02 PM »

i have a beretta and love it, 5 chokes and fold up diamond plate case and i think i paid 600-650 for it brand new. it also holds 3 1/2 " shells

Bigbuckhunter_1996 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2009, 06:05:53 PM »

i would say get an 870 or 835 in a pump u can be just as fast as an auto and no problems just a smooth problem free gun for alot cheaper then a auto and u can get a name brand

Jburke · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:03:23 AM »

All good points, except I'm not getting a benelli vinci. An 870 may not be a bad way to go. Will they take 3 1/2 inch shells as well? I need a good all around gun.

satchel3006 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:14:15 AM »

if you get the 870 super mag then yes they will take 3.5" shells

GoldTip · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:36:46 AM »

If you trully want to "get what you paid for" and you want a semi-auto, then buy a Benelli Super Black eagle, either look for a used 1st model, or buy one of the new one's. You'll never look back.

taylorpz · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:36:27 AM »

Just seconding opinions here, but yes you get what you pay for. If you really want a good semi-auto, I don't think $350 is going to hack it. Love my Beretta (Extema 2), but its a $1000 gun. You can get a Remy 11-87 for maybe 700. But expect to nudge the grand mark for a Beretta, Browning or Benelli that can handle 3 1/2 in shells. If price is the determinant, then get a solid pump like an 870 (total workhorse) or a Benelli Nova and you'll have a long-lasting, good-performing gun. If you try to economize too much, I think you'll have a while to regret it.

addicted · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:04:06 AM »

simson suhl SxS

Tim · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:06:26 AM »

Ithaca M37,costs more but you will hand it down to you'r grand children and they won't even wear it out!

CoryTDF · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:29:10 AM »

I have Ithaca model 37, Remington 870, Benneli Nova and SBEII, and Winchester SX3. If you looking for a new auto I would say the Winchester SX3 or the Browning Silver are two of the best. From what i have found my SX3 and My good friends Silver are unstopable. The SX3 is a little lighter than the silver but they are almost the same gun. I am going to be buried with my 870 and my winchester.

870= unmatched reliability and it's just a little heavy

Bennelli= *click*

Winchester/Silver=

Not that it is a good practice, but i have not cleaned my gun yet this year and it has never failed me. Can't say the same for the Bennelli

Also, My little bro has the Berreta Extrema 2 it seems to be rock solid. I don't care for the feel of the gun but it is holding up great. It's just to long for me.

If it feels right buy it. Guns are like pants if they don't fit you right you will end up looking like an idiot.

ecnclan · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:16:26 AM »

Quote

Just seconding opinions here, but yes you get what you pay for. If you really want a good semi-auto, I don't think $350 is going to hack it. Love my Beretta (Extema 2), but its a $1000 gun. You can get a Remy 11-87 for maybe 700. But expect to nudge the grand mark for a Beretta, Browning or Benelli that can handle 3 1/2 in shells. If price is the determinant, then get a solid pump like an 870 (total workhorse) or a Benelli Nova and you'll have a long-lasting, good-performing gun. If you try to economize too much, I think you'll have a while to regret it.

Just would add mossberg 835 to list of pumps. Mine has been a workhorse for over 15 years.

kbyers · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:05:21 PM »

Look on the gunsamerica and gunbroker web sites. I was in the market for a new auto loader and found a SX3 on gunsamerica and picked it up for 815 to my FFL. Let me tell you it is one of the nicest shotguns I have shot

Bofire · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:42:03 PM »

I found a beautiful, like brand new, 11-87, woodstock. works everytime. looks like new, $450.00 used. I also have 870 pump gun works good to, I am not real fond of the Express Rems.
Carl

Jburke · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:35:27 AM »

Think I'm leaning towards either the 11-87 or the 870. Both proven reliable and both on the lower end of the price range. I'm in no hurry to get it at the moment, since I probably wont be doing any more bird hunting for the year anyways. But if I find anything different that catches my eye, who knows what I'll get. Feel free to make any other suggestions. Preferably under a grand. But hey, it sure cant hurt to look.

270Shooter · « **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:20:16 AM »

You should get a benelli M2

Buckmark · « **Reply #22 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:28:19 AM »

Heck you could get both an 11-87 and 870 for under a grand if you look hard enough.
Buy a Browning...

Curly · « **Reply #23 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:43:09 AM »

Here is a nice one that may be worth considering:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=150905839

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