Corey Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ok so while Im still contemplating a Mossberg 930, I'm afraid it may be awhile before anything gets released. I'd like to start browsing for a Benelli for 3gun in case i find a decent deal. I would love some input on barrel length. I see where the 21" is the way to go, but is a 24" any hinderance? seems like it may be easier to find. Also for a longer barrel, a longer tube can be used and not stick out the end of the gun. If i get a longer tube (one that can maybe hold 9+1 or 10+1, would I need to do anything to plug the extra space or can i just load the normal 8+1 (I shoot TaOps)? seems having a bit extra space in the tube might make the last couple shells a tad easier to load (Jesse's setup comes to mind). What say the 3gun experts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 26" You can find a field gun quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastarget Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Also for a longer barrel, a longer tube can be used and not stick out the end of the gun. If i get a longer tube (one that can maybe hold 9+1 or 10+1, would I need to do anything to plug the extra space or can i just load the normal 8+1 (I shoot TaOps)? seems having a bit extra space in the tube might make the last couple shells a tad easier to load (Jesse's setup comes to mind). yes and yes............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) I have a 26" bbl on my M2, and a +7 NC tube. The tube sticks out 3/4" beyond the barrel, or flush when I have a Trulock choke installed. Maybe I'm just used to the length because I have not felt like it has hindered me at all. But then again I'm usually a contender for the crease award. I shoot Scope-Tac, and keep a plug in my bag in case I end up in a match that does not allow loading more than 8 in the tube. But I have yet to run into that requirement at any of the local matches which are run using IMGA rules. Edited February 19, 2011 by 2MoreChains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I run the M2 American with the same set up as 2MORE above... The added length has not bothered me (and this Benelli is still a lot lighter than the 24" 1187 that I switched from). I actually think (take this with a grain of salt, because I am a 60 - 65%'er at national level events) it has advantages. I run IC chokes all day and take out plates that 18" and 21" inch guns have issues with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I vote for whatever you can get your hands on first. I looked for about 2 months before I came across a used 24" locally. Before, I was running a 21.5" 1187. It is a great gun, but too hard to load quickly. Here is a pic of the 2 side by side. The Benelli is 2" longer than the 1187, but, as pictured, weighs 15oz less and can hold 2 more shells. After handling the 24" for the past week, I don't think the extra 3 inches will be any kind of hindrance. If I find it does, I'll just get a 21" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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