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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 04:34:45 PM

Title: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 04:34:45 PM: There is a sale on black synthic blued Beretta's is this a good model? $599
Does anyone have experience with this gun?
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: jackelope on September 07, 2011, 04:36:03 PM: Should be a 391, right? Great gun, especially for that money.
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Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 05:00:53 PM: Quote from: jackelope on September 07, 2011, 04:36:03 PM
Should be a 391, right? Great gun, especially for that money.
:tup:

Trying to find out if its a misprint, they also have browning medallion rifles for $449, may have to get one of them too.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 05:39:51 PM: He says its a 3901.....
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 07:31:31 PM: I looked at the gun, nice gun with good reviews, but didn't look like it will take 3 1/2" shells.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: ribka on September 07, 2011, 08:32:53 PM: Decent price ( not a super price) on a very good proven semi-auto shotgun. If I remember only 3" shells,. Good upland shotgun
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 08:44:06 PM: Quote from: ribka on September 07, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Decent price ( not a super price) on a very good proven semi-auto shotgun. If I remember only 3" shells,. Good upland shotgun

I was looking for a good all around 12 for upland, turkey, and waterfowl, was disappointed to see it only took 3". Sounds and looks like a great gun other than that.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: ribka on September 07, 2011, 09:00:12 PM: I think you will be very happy. I like the Berettas better than the Benellis in semi-auto. Softer shooting and can handle a wider range of loads and as Naches sportsplenty.man said 3 " is plenty.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2011, 09:02:02 PM: I have no knowledge of Berettas, do they offer a model that shoots 3 1/2"?
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: ribka on September 07, 2011, 09:09:00 PM: Beretta offers 3 1/2 " in their Xtrema model

http://www.gunsamerica.com/988072290/Guns/Shotguns/Beretta-Shotguns/Autoloaders/Hunting/Beretta_A391_XTrema2_12_Ga_Shotgun_Camo_Use.htm (http://www.gunsamerica.com/988072290/Guns/Shotguns/Beretta-Shotguns/Autoloaders/Hunting/Beretta_A391_XTrema2_12_Ga_Shotgun_Camo_Use.htm)

and A 400 model

http://www.gunsamerica.com/931339745/Guns/Shotguns/Beretta-Shotguns/Autoloaders/Hunting/Beretta_A400_Xplor_3_5_28_Barrel_With_Kick_Off.htm (http://www.gunsamerica.com/931339745/Guns/Shotguns/Beretta-Shotguns/Autoloaders/Hunting/Beretta_A400_Xplor_3_5_28_Barrel_With_Kick_Off.htm)

As you can see paying considerably more for the extra 1/2 "
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 08, 2011, 06:43:12 AM: Thanks for the info guys, for the difference in price I would not be interested in the 3 1/2" beretta. I have also been looking at the Remington semiautos, any thoughts? They seem to be more affordable in the 3 1/2 chamber.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: ribka on September 08, 2011, 08:37:19 AM: Quote from: bearpaw on September 08, 2011, 06:43:12 AM
Thanks for the info guys, for the difference in price I would not be interested in the 3 1/2" beretta. I have also been looking at the Remington semiautos, any thoughts? They seem to be more affordable in the 3 1/2 chamber.

Have had a Remington 11/87 in 12 gauge for 15 years. Also for me a very dependable shotgun. I think the Beretta are a little better semi-auto though but as you see pay an extra $
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: bearpaw on September 12, 2011, 04:18:59 AM: Still not sure what I will buy, thanks for that info about the REM 11/87, Walmart has one here in town for something like $659, haven't checked the gun shops yet, been busy bear hunting, but will keep my eyes open.
Title: Re: Need Beretta model 3901 advice?
Post by: Mr56Jeep on September 12, 2011, 06:14:50 AM: 3901 is a great gun for the money. Remington quality has slipped. I wouldn't buy a new Remington.

Nothing wrong with 3" loads. Its all I shoot any more. 3-1/2" is just more money, noise and recoil. They don't seem to improve my success in the field any. My :twocents: