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I have a wonderfully set up G35, and I do not reload. With the decline of 40, what would be the most economical and allowable way to shoot 9mm? Functionally, I know the lower/frame is the same as the G17, and I can recycle the sights, but is it worth the effort to buy a 17 upper, or better just to build out a new/used G17? Thanks for your thoughts!

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Hi fellas, With a properly tuned adjustable gas block. a properly weighted captured buffer spring, a lightweight BCG, and a decent brake/comp, will I be able to tell a noticeable difference in perceived recoil between a Stretch 16 (intermediate gas) and a BA Hanson (or other similar mid-length gas) barrel? Thanks!

Good point. I think I just let a little moo slip out...

So I think she could handle 20 ga, mid-length, mid-heavy wt frame.

Correct on the Remington being now an 11-87 Sportsman Compact... http://www.remington.com/products/firearms...t_sportsman.asp I can't tell if the trigger assembly is plastic on this new model as well. That's a good point to favor the older 1100. The finish now is referred to as "matte black metal".... I wonder what it really is? Gotcha on the extension and the EZ Loader and loading port. Thanks! Good points on the Saiga....Honeslty, I'm still wrapping my traditional mind around the idea of a shotty with a AK clip... Thanks for the set-up recs, and I really am trying to see it as an option! DD

Thanks Kelly. Well said. Let me also add for the contributors, Please know that I am not so obtuse that I would not consider real mechanical or market advantages of one brand/model/set-up over another and then change my mind based on rational differences in mechanics, physics, durability or market availability of components. I am however, not apt to follow the herd blindly. I'd like to be an educated bovine, if I do go the popular way. So please, honor me with your counsel, if, in your experience and wisdom, you've come to see that one brand/model/set-up's mix of strengths and compromises are more compelling than the trade-offs I'd come to face with with an alternative brand/model/set-up. Just please spare me from the subjective, me-too, I'm happy so you'll be happy arguments, if they're devoid of any objective foundations. Thanks ya'll!

Some good feedback fellas! let me put some things back out there... I do like the older 1100's with the heavier 20 on a 12 frame will improve perceived recoil - the drawback being no 3" shells - which brings me back to the 11-87 Sporting Youth in 20. Are there any off-setting concerns I should know about with the latter? Brian, you mentioned having both and them, and their balancing differently... would you share with us how yours are set up and what you like, dislike about each? Jesse, you do bring up some good points. I think the primary utilization answer is easy, as I hopefully will be at many more competitions, rather than home invasions. While i agree that having a 12 feels better mentally in a HD situ. I think it's just that, a feeling... If I or she misses with either gauge, it'll still be a miss, and if we hit, well the BG should be similarly demotivated. If you can't tell, I'm fairly stuck on a 20, and getting it set up well, rather than moving to a 12. FWIW, I have a Beretta Silver Mallard in 12, so it's not like I am anti-12 nor anti-Benelli familia. I just like the idea of a 20 for comp and HD and would like to execute it well. As to my state of denial, I think you present an excellent assumption with the dual-use justification - which I may yet employ, but alas, If I were to go 12, it would be an FN SLP or an SX2. I'm just not sold yet on the value niche that Benelli presents - hence why I bought a Beretta in the past. Let's just say I have more Land's End shirts than Polo shirts, and I make this analogy with no disdain for the latter, just that I prefer the value presented by the former. Thanks all, keep the thoughts a flyin'

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback... some follow-up thoughts... I re-load, so 12 vs 20 cost is less of a consideration. I'm sticking with 20... FWIW, I've read here several times, and tend to agree that the nominal spread difference, and thus margin of error, between a 20 and a 12 is not significant, while recoil, and reload speed can make a difference. Is there a compelling reason to go with a 1100 over an 11-87 in 20? No 870, see semi-auto requirement... What are the thoughts on the Benelli m1 and m2 field? If I could only get an FN SLPII in 20! Thanks, keep em' coming!

Hey there, I'm in the process of trying to put together a shotgun that will serve both as a home defense gun that my wife can shoot, as well as something I could use for 3-gun. My criteria are as follow: Needs to have an adjustable LOP needs to be 20ga (lighter recoil for her, easier to reload shells faster for comp) needs to be semi-auto needs to have readily available mag extension tubes (8+1 total) needs to be highly reliable for both competition and home defense My initial research has me down to the Benelli M1 20ga and the Remington Sporting 20ga Youth. Based on your experience and my criteria, which one would you suggest I go with, and what advice would you offer for the build out for comp? Thanks all, David