auto loader for waterfowl.

[87Ford]

Benelli!

If you WANT 3.5" then SBE, otherwise M2.

[400out]

Winchester sx2 is a good one but I think mine stays in the safe more than my old 870! it kills better! don't need a semi auto

[CP]

I got a Browning Maxus and love it.  No you don’t NEED 3 1/2” but why not give yourself the option?  My Maxus with cycle anything from the lightest trap loads to the heaviest 3 ½” shells, without adjustment, without any issues.   Quail to turkey and geese, it does it all.

[Fishnclifff]

Escort magnum by Legacy Sports.
I shoot 3 in for ducks and geese.
It never jams in cold weather, or under water.
easy to field strip and clean and weighs about 6 lbs.

[h2ofowlr]

I have several 3-1/2" guns.  I like the option of the 3-1/2".  If you only are shooting birds over the decoys you could get away with 2-3/4" shells, but that isn't always the case.  I liked the way the Maxus feels, but wasn't thrilled with the lever on the left side.  I seemed to slide my hand over it to frequently.  I do like the Benelli's.  They are a good gun.  I have the Nova, M2, Super Black Eagle and the SBEII.  I picked up the SX2 a few seasons ago.  I also purchased the Extrema 2 from my buddy, but I will probably not keep it.  Still like shooting the SBEII.  Most of your new $1500 shotguns will function very similar, fast and cycle the shells.  Main difference is inertia vs. gas systems.  I like the wider vent ribs vs. what the Extrema 2 has.
I would have the gun shop place them all next to one another and see which one throws up the nicest along with the best fit for your body.

[yelp]

Mossberg 935.  I love it!

[Quackwhacker]

I have had the extrema for five years now. Love the gun. If your going with an auto loader I would suggest the extrema or sbe. Both are great guns. Depends on which one fits you. Good luck

[D-Rock425]

I'm shooting a 1187 now but was looking for an upgrade.  I like the feel of the m2.  Thanks for the input guys

[ducks55]

Youre kidding me.. 50 yards shots?

[ducksdoom12]

391 beretta..

thats what ive shot last year and so far this year and absolutly love it!  I did have some issues with it during the "break in period" with it jamming if i did not keep it clean after every hunt, but I have not had a single mishap this year, including putting 300+ rounds through it without a cleaning during dove hunting! it is an extremly smooth swinging gun too.

[270Shooter]

Get an M2 and don't look back

[ducksdoom12]

haha, would not recomend the m2, WAY to light and not balanced in the barrel enough (for me at least) when I was shooting one of those i kept jerking my swing too much and would not shoot very well, switched to a little heavier gun and the problem stoped. but thats just me, everyone likes something different

[270Shooter]

You are right it is a really light gun, and probbly more suited to upland hunting than duck hunting, but with a 28 inch barrel it works well enough... I am by no means a great shot btw

[Antlerking]

Oh come on now you all now the Beneli super black eagle is undisputed
my choice and has never let me down.

[Balladeer]

My ol' school SBE continues to be bullet proof. I'm surprised no one has brought up any over/unders yet