Benelli semi auto shotgun. Supposedly the ID makes it the fastest cycling semi auto around. Any opinions? The Mossberg is half the price

 

Anyone know of a good lever action shotgun? Do they still make them?

 

thanks in advance

 

tinyboy

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You can't beat a Mossberg 500. It's the pick-up truck of shotguns. Get that first, you will appreciate the Benelli Much more when you finally get it.

 

I would recommend a model with the normal length mag tube, this way you can swap out barrels for your intended purpose (HD, Trap, Slugs, etc).

 

I know I've seen Norinco lever action shotguns, but I believe I've seen them in the $500 range, and there is the question of quality with that.

While we are asking opinions, if I were looking for a first shotgun to use for maybe HD and shooting clays, should I be looking for a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and which model?

While we are asking opinions, if I were looking for a first shotgun to use for maybe HD and shooting clays, should I be looking for a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and which model?

 

Either would be an excellent choice, but I'm an 870 fan, so that's what I own and use.

While we are asking opinions, if I were looking for a first shotgun to use for maybe HD and shooting clays, should I be looking for a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and which model?

 

the remington is a much better gun than the mossberg, the pump action is very smooth, the trigger group is also much smoother.

While we are asking opinions, if I were looking for a first shotgun to use for maybe HD and shooting clays, should I be looking for a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and which model?

 

the remington is a much better gun than the mossberg, the pump action is very smooth, the trigger group is also much smoother.

 

Matt's Remington injures his finger, my Mossberg does not. I've shot all sorts of either gun(HD, trap, hunting, etc), both are comparable.

 

I personally like the Mossberg for two reasons. The safety is ambidextrous for either thumb and the loading area doesn't have the flap that the Remington's do.

I've only shot the Remington a few times and I own a Mossberg 500. As was already said, both guns are tanks and will last as long you do, but the Mossberg seems to be an easier (for me, YMMV) gun to shoot, load and manage. Either would be fine for general use. Play with them both, and it should come down to which one feels better for you.

While we are asking opinions, if I were looking for a first shotgun to use for maybe HD and shooting clays, should I be looking for a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and which model?

 

the remington is a much better gun than the mossberg, the pump action is very smooth, the trigger group is also much smoother.

 

Matt's Remington injures his finger, my Mossberg does not. I've shot all sorts of either gun(HD, trap, hunting, etc), both are comparable.

 

I personally like the Mossberg for two reasons. The safety is ambidextrous for either thumb and the loading area doesn't have the flap that the Remington's do.

 

You can't go wrong with either gun. They are practically identical minus a few small differences. I do like the safety on the mossberg better than on the remington b/c on the mossber its on the top of the gun instead of behind the trigger like the remi.

 

But I do like the way the remington fits better in my hands than the mossberg (minus my stupid trigger edge) once I get the trigger edge fixed it should be sweet. The pump on the remi's are smaller than on the mossberg and it just seems to fit my hands better. Really, go pick them both up and whatever one fits you best is going to be best for you. You can't make a wrong decision by going with either a mossberg or a remi.

i don't know how you can compare a benelli semi-auto to a mossberg pump.....not even close.....benelli if money is no problem would be my choice.....

 

lever action shotgun is still made by marlin....

 

 

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Was not looking at a Mossberg pump (I already have one) was looking at the Mossberg semi auto vs the Benelli semi auto (apples to apples)

 

tinyboy

I would say go with a rem 1100 semi-auto,they can be found;used for $400...

thats what I shoot clays with,added a slip on pad and shoot all day long....

but if I had to choose between benelli or mossberg;;; the benelli would be it

If you're looking at the Mossberg 930 SPX series of semi-autos, be aware that Moss has had some serious QC issues with them. Most seem to be centered around canted front sights on the guns with the ghost ring sights, so may not be much of an issue if you're not considering those types of sights. Just something to be aware of

Do the Tuesday BA boys ever bring shotguns or is it all pistols & rifles. Since I have never handled either, this might be a good opportunity to touch one without the salesman breathing down my neck?

Do the Tuesday BA boys ever bring shotguns or is it all pistols & rifles. Since I have never handled either, this might be a good opportunity to touch one without the salesman breathing down my neck?

 

We had shotgun night a few weeks ago. What would you like to shoot?

Trying to decide between the Remmy or Mossberg pump for play and maybe try to get out and shoot Trap with the boys on here. Don't really have to shoot one, but I have never even handled one. When I was a kid, all we shot were .22s and .25s, now all I have is the .22s. 9mm and .40 S&W but I think I need a shotgun (and a C&R ). Oh yeah, and a job would help :roll:

John,

 

If you don't decide before the next meet, come up and choose from the vast selection of available shotguns at the monthly Northern Hoedown. We had 10 guys and probably 16 or 18 guns there, from entry level through nice high-end tools. Real eye candy, and a good opportunity to try out a wide range of guns.

 

K

I jsut came back from Dick's..... gonna be a Rem 870 for me...

 

I like where the release is better then on the Mossy...... Ken watched me fumble everytime with his

 

I guess its all whats comfortable..... the 870 is for me

I jsut came back from Dick's..... gonna be a Rem 870 for me...

 

I like where the release is better then on the Mossy...... Ken watched me fumble everytime with his

 

I guess its all whats comfortable..... the 870 is for me

Man, it took you long enough to decide. Nearly 24 whole hours from "WTF is this all about" to "gonna be a Rem 870 for me". I hope you don't hem and haw about everything like that. Nothing would ever get done.

 

Congrats on your choice. Now, go forth and help the economy.

 

K

I like where the release is better then on the Mossy...... Ken watched me fumble everytime with his

870 is a good choice. Can't go wrong with one. What "release" are you referring to tho? (not being a smart ass - genuinely curious as to what was giving you issues on the Mossy)

I like where the release is better then on the Mossy...... Ken watched me fumble everytime with his

870 is a good choice. Can't go wrong with one. What "release" are you referring to tho? (not being a smart a** - genuinely curious as to what was giving you issues on the Mossy)

 

 

Ken knows what I am referring to..... some thigamagig that lets the watchamacallit slide back....

I must hae missed something somewhere when are when are you guys meeting in the north?

Gotcha - I know what you're talking about.

I must hae missed something somewhere when are when are you guys meeting in the north?

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I like where the release is better then on the Mossy...... Ken watched me fumble everytime with his

870 is a good choice. Can't go wrong with one. What "release" are you referring to tho? (not being a smart a** - genuinely curious as to what was giving you issues on the Mossy)

 

 

Ken knows what I am referring to..... some thigamagig that lets the watchamacallit slide back....

 

The action bar release.

Damn know it alls.....

Late to the thread, but I have a Benelli M2 semi auto

 

Pros:

 

- Very fast rate of fire. See my "GSG5 range report" post.

 

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- Flawless cycling, assuming you have loads powerful enough to cycle the action

 

- Ability to quickly eject chambered round/drop a new round in the chamber while leaving the rounds in the magazine untouched. Nice if you have buckshot loaded and want to quickly switch a slug, or vice versa

 

- Available in left hand versions

 

Cons:

 

- Expensive. I could have bought a nicely set up AR for what I paid for my M2

 

- You run afoul of all the NJ restrictions on semi-auto shotguns (no pistol grip, magazine capacity limitation, etc.)

 

- Limited aftermarket/customization compared to Remington 870/Mossberg 500 (no aftermarket stocks that I'm aware of).

 

- Low power rounds will not reliably cycle the action. I wanted to use some less-than-lethal bean bag rounds as the first round in an HD magazine load, but just discovered that they won't cycle the action, forcing me to manually work the bolt/bolt release to eject the fired round and load the next one.

 

- A "dud" round will force you to take your hand off the trigger to cycle the bolt, whereas with a pump you just pump out the dud and chamber the next one.

Forgot one more Pro:

 

You can fire a semi-auto one handed. Something to keep in mind if you're using it as a defense weapon and get shot in a firefight.

OK

 

I already have 2 Remington 870s (one tactical and one with just the extender on it)

I already have a Mossy p[ump (I think its the 500). I prefer the Remington 870 heads and tails over the Mossy, just my opinion.

 

Now I want a semi auto. The Benelli is about a grand, while the Mossy is just under 500 bucks (these are based on the Cheyenne prices with the 10% discount)

 

So, the real question is will the mossy do the job, or is the Benelli the better investment.

 

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Home defense is what I want it for

 

Money is not the issue

 

tinyboy

Yes! Another 870 fan! Good choice