Got a hankerin' for a new scatter gun

[Old Dog]

Good info! 

I actually started this search last spring.  The Maxis was really high on my list until I handled one.  I just don't care for the feel of the foregrip.

I have a gold hunter 3.5, and a Citori 425 SL both profesionally fitted with kick eze pads, and there is no question it improves their shootability.  The length of pull on the Cordoba is too short for me, so some fitting will be needed with it as well, but as it is it "feels" better in my hand than the Maxis.

As far as the porting.  My Citori is ported, and I think it does help control the rise of the barrel.  I know it annoys those shooting with me.

I need to be able to shoot these guns

[fethrduster]

12's can be a bit of overkill for most upland hunting.  You might consider a 16.  Same payload and punch as a 12,  in a much slimmer package weighing the same as a 20.  It's the perfect goldilox upland gauge in my opinion.  I have a couple 16 sxs's both weighing about 6 lbs, , and they will hammer roosters out to 45 yds. with 1 or 1 1/8oz. 6's or 5's, and will be the belle of the ball doing it too.  They are regaining popularity among upland hunters (it used to be the most popular gauge), so ammo is getting a lot cheaper and more readily available for them too, or you can reload.  Since you like autos, a sweet sixteen would be just the ticket too.

[Mr56Jeep]

12's can be a bit of overkill for most upland hunting.  You might consider a 16.  Same payload and punch as a 12,  in a much slimmer package weighing the same as a 20.  It's the perfect goldilox upland gauge in my opinion.  I have a couple 16 sxs's both weighing about 6 lbs, , and they will hammer roosters out to 45 yds. with 1 or 1 1/8oz. 6's or 5's, and will be the belle of the ball doing it too.  They are regaining popularity among upland hunters (it used to be the most popular gauge), so ammo is getting a lot cheaper and more readily available for them too, or you can reload.  Since you like autos, a sweet sixteen would be just the ticket too.

I like my 16 gauges, as I have a couple.  But keep in mind, shells can be hard to find if you need to stop and buy them on the road.  I tend to lean to the 20 gauge for upland.   

[Old Dog]

Keep in mind that there will be no lead shot in WA state soon. I will be glad I have my 12ga when that happens.

That's why I was looking at a new 12.  However at this point it looks like I will be putting the new shotgun on the back burner.  My left knee has been bothering me for several seasons now, and it's getting worse.  I'm going to spend the money I have for a new shotgun to get my knee repaired.

[87Ford]

Keep in mind that there will be no lead shot in WA state soon. I will be glad I have my 12ga when that happens.

You could always shoot the 16 gauge Kent Tungsten Matrix loads.

2 3/4", 1 1/4oz, #5, 1265 fps

..and only $31.97 per box of 10 rds. 

[270Shooter]

I have an M2 which is quite similar to the cordoba, length of pull shouldnt be an issue as they come with 3 different butt pads of differents lengths. I really like my M2 its very light and it kicks pretty hard, but I don't really notice it that much when hunting, but I dont shoot a lot of clays so it doesnt matter to me.

[87Ford]

I like the M2 also.  I used to have a SBE, but traded it off a couple years ago.  If I were to get another gun for duck huntin' it would be the M2.