Shotgun recommendations

[Oneye]

What recommendations does everyone have for a new 12 ga. shotgun, semi-automatic, preferably $1,000 and under.

 

[jejack26]

Franci affinity , my son bought one last year and I have impressed

 

[D4570]

Stoeger 3500M.

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It has been outstanding so far...

 

[MTLabrador]

Benelli Montefeltro

 

[VikingsGuy]

Benelli Montefeltro

^^^^^^ There is simply no better value. These things will shoot a lifetime and your kid's lifetime after that. The M2 is a nice little upgrade if it fits the budget. A Beretta A300 or A400 will be softer shooting but a little more work to clean and keep cycling - the pros/cons of gas guns. Have fun!

 

[WestKyHunt]

Go to your LGS and handle/shoulder as many as you can. Your budget puts you right on the edge of the next level of shotguns. $500 more would put you into some great shotguns

 

[morley.tyler]

Find a gently used Beretta 391 and buy it.

 

[jlmatthew]

Happy with my Browning Maxus

 

[Idahoarcheryhunter]

I’ve used and abused a Remington versamax for many years. The only thing I’ve done to it is had it cerakoted, but besides that it has cycled every shell ive put into it. Makes a good canoe paddle as well.

 

[MThuntr]

I don't have a nice semiauto...Mine is a Stoeger M3500 Waterfowler...came with an extra set of Carlson chokes and extended bolt & bigger trigger for gloved hands. It doesn't always like light 2-3/4 shells though though after a few boxes of heavy 3.5 loads it will process most anything

 

[std7mag]

CZ712, or 912.
Depends on if you want inertia, or gas.
Love my CZ720!
And at $500, leaves room for ammo.

 

[Solitary Bear]

Benelli has been great for me.

 

[BrentD]

A nice side-by-side is automatic for 2 shots. English is nice, but continentals are probably better values. Some American's can be had as well in your price range.

Just sayin', in case you haven't considered them...

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Been a beretta man for a long time, 390s, 391s, extrema 2 and now A400. Haven’t had a bad one yet, highly recommend em.

 

[Nick87]

I own a couple of both and I'd take the franchi over the montefeltro. Unless of course you want to go over your budget and buy a new m2. Personally I'd buy a used m2 and never look back if your sticking with that budget. The m2 and the franchi your paying for functionality the montefeltro more towards aesthetics. I know @VikingsGuy will disagree he never misses a chance to be voluntary ambassador for the montefeltro. If your really on a strict budget buy the franchi and spend the extra money on some carlsons choke tubes for it.

 

[VikingsGuy]

I own a couple of both and I'd take the franchi over the montefeltro. Unless of course you want to go over your budget and buy a new m2. Personally I'd buy a used m2 and never look back if your sticking with that budget. The m2 and the franchi your paying for functionality the montefeltro more towards aesthetics. I know @VikingsGuy will disagree he never misses a chance to be voluntary ambassador for the montefeltro.

I celebrate your enthusiasm for the M2, and accept your comparisons between franchi and monte, as I have never shot a franchi. But have lots of experience with monte and don’t apologize for its reputation.

 

[Nick87]

I celebrate your enthusiasm for the M2, and accept your comparisons between franchi and monte, as I have never shot a franchi. But have lots of experience with monte and don’t apologize for its reputation.

By no means, it's a good gun. Just a little ribbing.

 

[270elk]

Benelli Montefeltro

 

[chav0_12]

I’d be giving the Winchester SX4 or SX3 a look and also the Franchi Affinity. I guess it depends what you’re going to do with it but I’d get a 3.5” gun, no sense in limiting yourself if you ever feel the need to shoot 3.5” shells, I’ve been there many times.

 

[GlockZ]

I'd second the the Winchester SX-4. I just recently acquired one for myself, 12 gauge, 3" chamber. Shoots nice, balances well, comes with 3 choke tubes, IC, IMP, & full.