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    Default Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Evening all

    I recently came to the conclusion that I am in need of a semi-auto shotgun. I joined in our club's 3Gun session and now need to purchase my own firearms to continue in the fun. I already purchased a S&W M&P 15 Sport2 so that part is sorted. But the problem is deciding between the options for the shotgun.

    I have read some posts and can see that if money is plenty that the Benelli is the top contender (I have shot with the M2 and it was great)

    I have done some research and found the Winchester SX4 to also be a nice firearm, but I dont see a lot of post regarding it and I am not sure of the local support on them. If anyone can share some info on these as well regarding the options between the SX4 Field and Raniero Testa versions (is it just cosmetics) I know the tube differs on them.

    A friend is a Beretta fan and likes teh 1301 but after reading some posts I am not keen on it.

    There is also the Franchi Affinity that seems like the poor mans Benelli, any info on these? Are the parts interchangable with Benelli or just the tubes?

    Thanks for reading :D

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Benelli M2 SP
    Beretta 1301
    Stoeger MK3

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by Bowhunter View Post
    Benelli M2 SP
    Beretta 1301
    Stoeger MK3
    Thanks for the list. Any reason why you are not recommending the Winchester SX4?

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by PaPaBeeR View Post
    Thanks for the list. Any reason why you are not recommending the Winchester SX4?
    Lack of aftermarket accessories from what I know.


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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by Bowhunter View Post
    Benelli M2 SP
    Beretta 1301
    Stoeger MK3
    Breda B12i

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by Meteor View Post
    Breda B12i
    The Breda B12i currently offers excellent value for money and compares with, and rivals, the Benelli M2 SP in operation and quality.

    It is available at Hailstorm.
    Last edited by DS; 17-12-2020 at 09:17.

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by DS View Post
    The Breda B12i currently offers excellent value for money and compares with, and rivals, the Benelli M2 SP in operation and quality.

    It is available at Hailstorm.
    I sent an email to Hailstorm last night asking about stock as their website has no shotguns listed at the moment. When I get a reply I will ask about the Breda. THanks

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    I stand corrected but I believe there are Gen 2 Beretta 1301's that have now made their way into the country - so the pick-up issue is not really a consideration anymore.

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Quote Originally Posted by PeaceOfficer View Post
    I stand corrected but I believe there are Gen 2 Beretta 1301's that have now made their way into the country - so the pick-up issue is not really a consideration anymore.
    Thanks for this. Do they list it as a Gen 2? Or is there another way to check?

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    Default Re: Semi-Auto Shotty advise needed

    Yeah. Will be listed as Gen 2 and the price will be a good indication too. Not to mention the new colours as well.

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