Can anyone suggest a good 20 gauge.....

[normanj713]

Can anyone suggest a good autofed 20 gauge that can function properly with an 18.5" barrel and a pistol grip?

[L84CABO]

Benelli M2??

Errr...why would an 18.5" barrel affect it's operation?

[jeffrice6]

Benelli M2??

Errr...why would an 18.5" barrel affect it's operation?

Why would you want a 20g auto defender?

[hattles]

Why would you want a 20g auto defender?

Why would you not want one? A Benelli M2 20 gauge is as good as it gets and will defend you just as well as a 12 gauge will. Dead is dead if the situation warrants it.

[bigbearbear]

Another vote for the Benelli M2, wife has the 12 gauge field compact version, she use it for trap shooting almost every weekend. Holds up well, reliable and easy to maintain.

If that is too expensive, you can also consider the Weatherby SA-459.

[normanj713]

Thanks for the input, to those who were respectful. I want a shotgun that is close to 26" in length, and a reliable auto loader.

[hattles]

Thanks for the input, to those who were respectful. I want a shotgun that is close to 26" in length, and a reliable auto loader.

I think what you want is legally impossible in California.

If you have the funds...the Benelli M2 is a great choice...but it is also an inertia action shotgun that probably would not function reliably with just a pistol grip in the length that you want. As a matter of fact, you will not find a legal semi auto tactical or HD configured shotgun with that short of an overall length in California.

These dimensions are just a guestimate
barrel: 18.5 inches
reciever: minimum of 10 inches
grip: minimum of 6 inches
~ overall length: 34.5 inches

SRM Arms 1216(12 ga.)

http://www.srmarms.com/california-legal-shotgun/

Mossberg International SA-20 Railed - Pistol Grip

http://www.mossberg.com/product/sa-20-railed-pistol-grip-75780/

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Rem 1100

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[Legasat]

Winchester SX3

[L84CABO]

Ya know...I know you said you wanted 20 gauge. But you might look at the Remington Versamax. It's 12 gauge but it's supposed to be a really soft shooter with the gas system and recoil pad. Remington says it shoots like a 20 gauge. And they basically knocked off the Benelli M4 gas system as the patents ran out. And that is certainly a proven system.

Just a thought.

Edit: Oh...just remembered you said pistol grip. Don't know if they make one for it so it may not work for you if that's a mandatory requirement. Sorry. Was just an idea.