Semi Auto Shotgun

[JJ1911]

Hey Calguns,

I'm interested in picking up a semi-auto shotgun but I'm having a hard time figuring out which one. I've looked at Remington's 1100 and 11-87 models but haven't really looked elsewhere yet. Any suggetions? I want a reliable high capacity ( 7 or 8 shot) semi auto. 2"3/4 and 3" is fine, no need for 3 1/2 or anything like that. Thanks!

[randy]

Benelli is the top of the heap if you have the cash. If you don't then Mossberg works better than an 1100 and maybe better than an 11-87.

[ZirconJohn]

Yup! Benelli... you will not be disappointed!

[JJ1911]

you know, I thought about a benelli M3, I like the fact that it can switch from Pump action to Semi auto. They have one for sale at a local gun store maybe I'll check it out.

[BP88]

Mossberg 930 SPX.

[professorhard]

Saiga-12

[mattmcg]

In order from best (or most expensive) to bargain (value for the money)....

1. Benelli M4
2. FN SLP
3. Mossberg 930 SPX

[TenSeven]

Save the $'s up and get a Benelli M2 (sorry, I think that the Benelli M4's are a touch overrated and unnecessarily expensive). Add a DMW +7 mag extension to an M2 and you are allllllll set.

[erskatedoc]

Benelli M4

I have the Camo M4 with an extended titanium magazine. It is so fun and easy to shoot. Its a bit heaver than other 12's, but the recoil is quite mild. My browning pump 12g is much worse (recoil) than the benelli.

I love this gun and its my favorite in the collection. (although the Kel tec is quite fun to shoot).


Mike

Benelli M4 Camo 12g
Browning 12g pump
Colt Commander .45
S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm
S&W M&P .45
Ruger GP 100 .357 magnum
Beretta 92 FS 9mm
Ket Tec SU 16 .223

[randy]

I really like Benellis and own a few of them. I don't own an M3 for good reason. Do not waste your money on an M3 they suck, for lots of reasons.

[Bongos]

if you like recoil, then get a Benelli (any M series) since it's inertia driven, I prefer the Rem 11-87.. it's mostly a gas system so recoil is less and the gas does most of the work. Mine is smithed so you can shoot from the hip and it will function 100%. what people don't think about is, what if there is a situation where you are unable to shoulder the shotgun but need the second shot. I recommend the 11-87. I've owned the Benelli M1 & M3, as well as the 11-87... the 11-87 is my HD and the Benelli's have sold long ago

[Joe_13]

I'm surprised no one has recommended the Berettas.
DEFINITELY check out their 391s (URIKA, TEKNYS, XTREMA)
https://www.shopberetta.com

Also consider Remingtons. I love my 1100.

[buffybuster]

you know, I thought about a benelli M3, I like the fact that it can switch from Pump action to Semi auto. They have one for sale at a local gun store maybe I'll check it out.

Find a used M1S90 and don't look back. The M3 is a semi-auto that is convertible to pump action. The reason for this is so the M3 can fire ammo that will not cycle in a semi-auto. Unless you have a definite need for that feature there is NO reason to get an M3 over an M1S90.

[F-2_Challenger]

So where does the SPAS 15 rate in these lists?

[Exiledviking]

Check out the Winchester SX2s and SX3s as well.