12ga semiauto shotgun?

[sopususer]

Another Remington 1100 12 gauge owner here. Mine is a 1978 model and looks brand new. I've owned it for almost 30 years. Wouldn't take the world for it because my dad bought it for me. The 1100 is a great gun, just need to keep a new o-ring near in case it fails and you need to replace it. Very solid choice if you can find one. The 1100's are also known for very reasonable recoil.

 

[demarpaint]

I've got one about that old too, bought it new. It's a 12-ga, 3" magnum. The stocks back in those days were nice walnut with a thick clear-coat. Used it primarily for pheasant hunting.

Yes the stocks were very nice, with a beautiful high gloss finish on the walnut. I also have an 870 Wingmaster from that era, chambered for 2 3/4" and 3" magnum. That is another beauty!

 

[Hotel55]

Here's my sem-auto 12 ga. Rock Island VR60

 

[Thursday]

Beretta 1301. You’re welcome.

 

[billt460]

Maverick 88 or Mossburg 500 pump 12 gauge ?

And many of these are sold as "Combo Guns". They come with both a 28" vented rib barrel, as well as a 18" or 20" cylinder bore barrel for self defense. Best of both worlds.

You can shoot the 28" ribbed barrel for clays and most upland game hunting. Then keep it as a house gun with the 18" barrel on it. These things go on sale all the time at places like Big 5 Sporting Goods, and Academy. Some even come with wood stocks, and a pistol grip you can install yourself if you like.

They're rugged and dependable as hell, and are one of the best buys in the shotgun world today.

500 Combo Field/Security

Durable and easy to maintain, these highly adaptable pump-action shotguns in two-barrel combo sets cover multiple seasons and disciplines.

www.mossberg.com

 

[Elkins45]

Beretta A300 or Mossberg 930.

 

[jstert]

as the o.p. i want to close the loop here: got a benelli m2 12ga tactical semiauto shotgun with an 18.5” barrel. very expensive but very nice. i found an indoor shooting range that allows shotguns and put 50 rounds of birdshot through it, just a familiarization-fire. it’s no real fun to shoot indoors but it’s a great piece. thanks to all for your advice!

 

[Inked]

as the o.p. i want to close the loop here: got a benelli m2 12ga tactical semiauto shotgun with an 18.5” barrel. very expensive but very nice. i found an indoor shooting range that allows shotguns and put 50 rounds of birdshot through it, just a familiarization-fire. it’s no real fun to shoot indoors but it’s a great piece. thanks to all for your advice!

Pistol Grip or Standard. Great choice by the way!

 

[jstert]

Pistol Grip or Standard. Great choice by the way!

standard grip…for this price need this workhorse to be ok without worry across north america now and in forseeable future.

 

[FastLane]

Winchester SX4 is a great bang for your buck semi auto shotgun.

 

[Ws6]

as the o.p. i want to close the loop here: got a benelli m2 12ga tactical semiauto shotgun with an 18.5” barrel. very expensive but very nice. i found an indoor shooting range that allows shotguns and put 50 rounds of birdshot through it, just a familiarization-fire. it’s no real fun to shoot indoors but it’s a great piece. thanks to all for your advice!

You ended up with a very sound and well engineered piece of equipment! I strongly suggest you train with it, now, and learn to optimize your use of the unique manual of arms that the Benelli M series has.