Advise on semi-auto shotguns
11-24-2007, 02:37 PM
#11
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
I can see chinsing out and getting a cheap gun for a pump or single shot, but not an auto. I have never owned a CD, but from what I have seen and heard I would suggest you look at used remington, berreta's and the likes. I got an A-5 for under 500 bucks a few years ago.
Paul
Paul
11-24-2007, 05:37 PM
#12
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
ORIGINAL: SwampCollie
You seem to read a lot of stuff. If you read on, you may find for sure that the older Remingtons acctually tend to jam less than the newer ones do. And I didn't read that... I have experienced it.. and continue to experience it.
Keep in mind too that Winchester doesn't make the 1400 anymore. Mossberg makes a decent semi-auto.. I wouldn't call it "good".
ORIGINAL: millerhunter13
well if your on a budget go with a winchester model 1400 but i think they are only 2 3/4 chamberd, they are good guns though from what i have heard from people and my uncle he has one too. also mossberg makes a good semiauto. Remington does too but i have read the older ones jam up sometimes. but all good guns.
well if your on a budget go with a winchester model 1400 but i think they are only 2 3/4 chamberd, they are good guns though from what i have heard from people and my uncle he has one too. also mossberg makes a good semiauto. Remington does too but i have read the older ones jam up sometimes. but all good guns.
You seem to read a lot of stuff. If you read on, you may find for sure that the older Remingtons acctually tend to jam less than the newer ones do. And I didn't read that... I have experienced it.. and continue to experience it.
Keep in mind too that Winchester doesn't make the 1400 anymore. Mossberg makes a decent semi-auto.. I wouldn't call it "good".
Is there a problem with reading[8D]
you can find the 1400 used, ie gunbroker.com
11-24-2007, 05:45 PM
#13
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
ORIGINAL: Michbowhunter
I am not sure about the Charles Daily, but my brother in law has a 1100, andmynephewhas an olderRemington Mohawk semi-auto, and both jam frequently.
I don't know anything about the newer Remingtons, so I will leave it at that.
I am not sure about the Charles Daily, but my brother in law has a 1100, andmynephewhas an olderRemington Mohawk semi-auto, and both jam frequently.
I don't know anything about the newer Remingtons, so I will leave it at that.
thank you
11-24-2007, 06:00 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
ORIGINAL: millerhunter13]
Is there a problem with reading[8D]
Is there a problem with reading[8D]
Well... if someone wants applicable opinions and advice based on honest true life experiences.... then yes there is a problem with reading.
Here is an example:
"Are you a doctor."
"No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."
See what I mean....
11-24-2007, 06:41 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
If you want a good auto here is my experience from owning all the "higher-end" autos.
Benelli M1 Super 90
Benelli M2
Remington 11-87
Browning Gold Stalker
I guide pheasant hunters, and I see all sorts of problems with 3.5" semi-autos, so I'd personally avoid them like the plague. The SBEs, Gold 3.5", Super X-2s, Super X-3s, etc.
I have also seen quite a few jams with the 1100s that my clients run, I have never owned one, but am considering buying an Upland 12 gauge version that is 2 3/4" to play with.
Franchi makes a very good mid-range semi auto. My buddy owns one, as well as alot of my clients, and they run great (these are 20 gauge guns).
I have 4 or 5 buddies with Stoegers, and as long as you run them dry (no lube) like a Benelli, they will take ALOT of abuse.
I'd avoid a Winchester 1400 at all costs.
Benelli M1 Super 90
Benelli M2
Remington 11-87
Browning Gold Stalker
I guide pheasant hunters, and I see all sorts of problems with 3.5" semi-autos, so I'd personally avoid them like the plague. The SBEs, Gold 3.5", Super X-2s, Super X-3s, etc.
I have also seen quite a few jams with the 1100s that my clients run, I have never owned one, but am considering buying an Upland 12 gauge version that is 2 3/4" to play with.
Franchi makes a very good mid-range semi auto. My buddy owns one, as well as alot of my clients, and they run great (these are 20 gauge guns).
I have 4 or 5 buddies with Stoegers, and as long as you run them dry (no lube) like a Benelli, they will take ALOT of abuse.
I'd avoid a Winchester 1400 at all costs.
11-24-2007, 08:12 PM
#18
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
ORIGINAL: millerhunter13
i gotcha, but michbowhunter has life experiences, so my reading isnt really false or anything.
i gotcha, but michbowhunter has life experiences, so my reading isnt really false or anything.
And Rammer's advice on 1400's is probably right on. Most of the 1400s were made from cast and stamped cheap steel parts, as most of the 70s and 80s Winchester shotguns were. Some of them were pretty decent, and some were real dogs.
Rammer I'd suspect that your clients who are toting 1100s and having problems suffer from one of two afflictions: 1) Haneously dirty guns or 2) dry rotted or improperly installed O-Rings. Maybe even both. The advice on the Stoeger is right on. Doubly so in the very cold weather y'all experience in SD. Often as well, gas guns will gum up faster, and if they have any oil in the action at all, will really bog down. Hence the issues with your clients 1100s for sure.
11-24-2007, 08:53 PM
#20
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RE: Advise on semi-auto shotguns
get a beretta xtrema 2. that gun is badass. semi auto camo stock. weighs about 7 lbs. with one fallback, all for around $1200. check out the video for this gun at www.berretta.com