12 ga semi

Beveaux · Jun 29, 2015

I'm looking for a 12 ga semi-automatic shotgun.

Would really prefer a Browning, Beretta or Benelli.

There are so many models, I can't keep them straight when I read about them. I will be using it 95% for dove and maybe 5% for duck. No more than 3-5 hunts a year. Looking to spend up to $1500. I want something that looks really nice and that I can pass on to my kids.

Any suggestions?

kz45 · Jun 29, 2015

Benelli M2 Field

hudson · Jun 29, 2015

Browning Maxus

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LPS · Jun 29, 2015

I have the Beretta A400 Extreme and couldn't be happier, but I would try to find some guys with the models you want an shoot them all before buying if you could there all good shotguns

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DWT · Jul 22, 2015

If you're going to use it in a duck blind, it's going to get wet, scratched, etc. I'd recommend a used Remington 1100 or 1187. I've had good luck shopping the local pawn shops for semi-autos.

bigjakewelch · Jul 22, 2015

I'm a general repair gunsmith and have dealt with my share of shotguns that I have sold. I've seen Remingtons , Benelli's, Mossbergs, Brownings, ECT.....come back for repair. When I sale a Berreta I take a long look at it because I'll never see it again.

3fifty7 · Jul 22, 2015

I have had a Beretta 391 XTrema 2 for several years without an issue.
Honestly anything you listed will fit the bill.
Go hold and shoot as many models as you can then pick one some nice wood on it if you want to pass it down.

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welco425 · Jul 22, 2015

I have a Browning Maxus 3.5 and it is suppose to feed anything. Do not buy the 3.5 if you plan on hunting doves. It is not reliable with 1 1/8 ounce shot regardless of the brand. I sent it back to browning and it did not help. It will fail to cycle one or two times per box.

Lafsnguy · Jul 25, 2015

another vote for beretta.

dad-e-o · Jul 25, 2015

In 12ga I have a Beretta 390, Beretta 303, and a Benelli Super Black Eagle II. That is their hunting order too, the $400 dollar guns are preferred to the $1500 gun.

BobKaro · Aug 6, 2015

Avoid the 3 1/12 inch guns. They don't have anything you're looking for.

I'm a big fan of the Beretta 390. They've been out of production awhile. I haven't heard anything bad about newer Berettas, but I think they've over complicated their designs for little if any gain. New production guns if look at the Browning Gold/Silver. Reliable and extremely easy to clean and maintain.

Northshoreboar · Aug 6, 2015

I've got a browning A5 for sale over on the long gun classifieds

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Neil09 · Aug 6, 2015

I bought a Beretta A300 Outlander last year and love it. My budget was sub $1,000. All my buddies have the A400 and love them.

noob · Aug 6, 2015

I have a cheap charles daly.... Does the job and I Want to say I spent less then 500

petelanca · Aug 6, 2015

I've xfered several Versa Max and had nothing but positive feedback

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