New 12ga semi...What to buy?

[Mechanicalmehem]

If I remember correctly it is that the 1100 will shoot 2 3/4 where as the 11-87 will do 3"....I personally like my 1187 to my dad's 1100.....

 

[crg1372]

Remington's new VersaMax autoloader may be worth your time checking into as well. Shoots all three sizes, 2.75, 3 and 3.5 inch shells. You can view it here....http://www.remington.com/pages/Versa-Max.aspx

 

[justinsaneok]

Remington's new VersaMax autoloader may be worth your time checking into as well. Shoots all three sizes, 2.75, 3 and 3.5 inch shells. You can view it here....http://www.remington.com/pages/Versa-Max.aspx

I think I just got sold on the versamax

 

[bpfeiff]

Thanks for the advice....as for the chuck Norris altering shotgun i don't think i want to spend $4K on a shotgun but i'm not afraid of the $2k range.

I want something that will last.....i'm not afraid of new or used. And i am investigating all of the suggestions. I really appreciate the advice

 

[sharkbait]

Beneli is nice but the FN is AWESOME!!

What he said.

 

[BobBarker]

Seems like we have lots of shotgun lovers in this thread. Here's a great price on Super X3 I stumbled across the other day. I would buy it, but I have one with a 28" barrel already that I love.

http://www.gunbroker.com/MySite/MySummary.aspx

 

[Leadlobber]

Drooled allover some very nice shotguns at Sports World . Problem is I can't tell the difference between a 600$ o/u and a 1200 - 1600 gun . Rifles yes but not shotguns . Still doing my homework . Considering Beretta 391 & Browning Gold or Silver.

 

[finnimus]

Seems like we have lots of shotgun lovers in this thread. Here's a great price on Super X3 I stumbled across the other day. I would buy it, but I have one with a 28" barrel already that I love.

http://www.gunbroker.com/MySite/MySummary.aspx

Link takes you to a login page. Can you post another one?

OP FYI, Firing Pin has an FN SLP for about $950 OTD.

 

[BobBarker]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=185125756

Sorry guys about the earlier link.

 

[tjones96761]

The Remington 105Cti is touted as an uber-gun, and will solve world starvation and make the Israelis and Palestenians engage in group hugs.

a buddy of mine bought one of these right after they came out and it jamed like crazy. He dumped it after about 200 rds. I'm told they have the problem rectified since.

a new shotgun by Beretta is the '___________" (i can't remember the name, Explor or something) I shot one the other day in 12 gauge and the lack or recoil is absolutely revolutionary. the reduction in recoil is not hype. it is about $1600.

The Beretta A400 Explor. I bought one for my dad and took it for a run before I gave it to him (you know, to make sure it was safe...) Truely amazing gun, worth every penny. I don't really like the green receiver, but I could live with it. Hands down the easiest teardown and cleanup of any gas operated shotgun I've ever handled.

I own the SBE2, Silverhunter, Xtrema, 1100, 1187, and on and on. I look at shotguns like women look at shoes, need something for every occasion. But when I'm going to the range or pheasant hunting, I'm taking an over/under. I just shoot them better, and breakdown and maintenance is child play. You can spend a small fortune on a collection of o/u, but once you start, you'll never look at a semi auto the same again.
I've shot about all the "within common sense" price ranges of o/u. Never met one I didn't like, but I like some a lot more than others. Browning Citoris with english/straight stocks are my favorites. The new Cynergy is also nice. I wouldn't buy anything that didn't have ejectors, other than that it's hard to go wrong.