Glockamole

The more I look at the TTI Benelli, the more I like what I'm seeing. I currently run a couple of Benellis but this is for sure a step above. Probably been covered in previous threads, but I'd be interesting in hearing from those that have been driving them hard for a period of time on how they are working out, reliability, etc..... ? Did the order process go smoothly, leadtime details, etc...? Thanks in advance!

For what it is worth, I see everything from really great shooters using beat up 391's to guys with deep pockets running a $10,000 Krieghoff. The o/u will generally give you an edge on reliability, be easier to clean and give the flexibility to use 2 different chokes. I've owned a number of both through the years and went down the path of thinking I needed an o/u. Still have them and still enjoy shooting them often. Semis are easier to fit to your body shape and shooting style though. At the end of the day it has to be reliable and shoot where you look. I'd offer to not get caught up in the o/u vs semi thing. Try as many as you can and go with what works. Remember the best style points come from smoked targets and Xs on the scorecard.

I have the SuperSport as well as a 391 sporting and dedicated O/U for clays. I had Briley rework the trigger which made it better, but will never be quite as good as the 391 or O/U. Still good though. Easy to add weight to the SuperSport stock or mag tube to balance to your style. Shims offer enough flexibility to fit most shooters. Very reliable from 7/8 oz up to WW Super Target. That said, if you are very serious about competitive clays, it is likely not the ultimate solution. But....it is a very nice package, reliable and well designed. Really enjoy shooting mine every now and then.

Living in Houston makes it convenient for me to drop my guns off at Briley as I've been doing for the past 7 years or so. Based on personal experience, they are extremely capable of any type of barrel work and turn out high quality parts. Very progressive over the years, stand behind their products and actively support the shooting sports. Beyond barrel work, they have tuned the trigger on my Benelli Super Sport. Results were OK, but nothing spectacular. May actually be more of a Benelli design issue with Briley doing the best they could with what they had to work with. Still an improvement and 100% reliable. I also had a Briley Beretta 391 Sporting Clays package gun. Very nice work on the barrel, choke tubes, etc... Problem was it was unreliable. Had them work on it again with no improvement. Ended up sending it to Ballistic Specialties/Angleport who was able to solve the issue. Quality company, see their guys often at clay shoots, very supportive of the shooting sports. Will continue to use them and their products in special applications.

Try and shoot a few different ones prior to making the next purchase. Should fit you well, shoot where you look and handle to your expectations. Look at the Beretta 391's, Browning Golds, SX2/SX3, 1110,s, etc.... Focus of how it 'feels" in your hands. Best of luck.

I had the same plan and just had my Benelli cut down and rethreaded. I live about 30 minutes from Briley and use them frequently, but elected to us Wright's Gunsmithing Services in IL (Stu Wright). Primarily a function of price and quality of work Stu did on my Super X1. Rec'd a call from Stu asking planned use, what I was looking for, etc... and then made several recommendations. Nice job contouring the rib as well. Turnaround was about 2 weeks.

I worked for John in the late 80's, I am a different Ross than you guys are talking about, just wanted to clear that up. I never had a complaint as long as I worked there AFAIK. The after class "hunting" trips were a blast, those were the days. John has a personality that people either love or hate, he was good to me and I learned a lot shooting with him. The days I spent instructing at MISS were some of the best of my life, I felt honored to be working with the people that came thru at that time. I have a whole book of stories I could tell about my experiences there. John was not kicked out of the Bianchi Cup by Ray Chapman, this is one of those Hell I was There things. There was a couple of Texas shooters I would rather not name that did get kicked out. I was on the same squad with them on the falling plate event, a storm came up and it was absolutely raining buckets and the wind was blowing it horizontal. We all shot like crap and just as we finished the ranges were shut down, the two Texas shooters decided to go tell Ray they had to have a reshoot. I didn't go with them because I knew Ray. As I figured they got thrown out but I was a little surprised it was a lifetime ban. Incidently I worked for Ray after I left MISS, I never had a problem with Ray. Larry Bullock had some bumper stickers made up that said " Will Rogers never met Ray Chapman", last time I was at the Chapman Academy there was still one on the office door. Ray never saw the need to remove it. Bianchi 1983....Hell I was there as well.

Have seen guys shoot threads. Have also had half a choke stripped out of my gun due to a bad threading job. Do not shoot threads in any of my guns.

If close to Midland, check with Gary at Windwalker. Nice guy and a good shot. Swing by KD's for BBQ after. Wish I was still in West Texas.

Having blown a 38 super and witnessed a 40 Glock kaboom I will not be without glasses.

My wife is shooting a Remington 1100 sporting in 28 gauge. Cut down a little and fitted with a kick-eez pad. Small frame handles like a dream and shoots very soft. Good for skeet and soft sporting targets.

Many thanks for the comments.

Preferences: Nordic, Briley, factory, etc...?

I have a short piece of rail on my Benelli that mounts via 2 screws. Rib was drilled/tapped for the mount.

Mostly sporting and some FITASC. Pretty tough competition down on the Gulf Coast. Do have a new 6.8 that I've been working on the right set-up. My son is a senior at Tech and may drop by to say "hello". The "little guy" that followed us around Midland is now 6'2". Mike