fireman489 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Ok so being new to action pistol, Ive got the bug to start some 3 gun ..... the ony problem is I have no shotgun. So.... w a $1500 budget, what would you experienced guys suggest ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Versa-Max (my personal choice), Benelli M2, FNH SLP Mk1. They all have some some things that might move one or the other to the top of the list. There are LOTS of threads here on which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecelt Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 As mark mentioned there are a ton of threads. The top two appear to be the benelli m2 or the versamax. I'm still undecided on those two myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman489 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Mark, Ive read soo much of all these threads that its just making me more confused..... instead of less......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanek Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I started off with the FN SLP, it worked well for a couple of years, and then I started having issues with it. Then I bought a Benelli M2, the recoil is harsher on it, but it is more reliable. Reliability was more important to me than recoil. So the M2 is what I'm still running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 VersaMax: Runs about everything. In the Tactical configuration, some issues with feeding from 10+ round tubes and slug accuracy (due to clamp), of course fixed by running a VersaTube, then very accurate. US Made. Minimal maintenance. M2: Lighter, very reliable, more recoil. Probably need to look at 922R compliance and add some parts to add a tube. Minimal maintenance. SLP: Very well built, takes maybe 500 to 1000 rounds to get broken in. Does require more maintenance and is more load finicky than a VM. The fastest cycling so outrunning the trigger (of no concern to 99% of the shooters) does not happen. US Made. All three can be made to be 100% reliable, and some gunsmith mods make them less reliable, and accurate with slugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Saiga 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Buy a Versamax Tactical and then send it to Triangle Shooting Sports and have them open up the load port and weld the lifter. Add a +2 cap and you're ready to run. Later you might want to add the Carbon Arms one piece magazine tube, I did and it is very nice, but not a mandatory upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Step 1: Buy a Benelli M2 Step 2: Send it to Accurate Iron for the full meal deal Step 3: Feed it ammo and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I really like the reliability and ease of cleaning on the M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhill Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 +1 for the versamax. Holds an extra round over the M2, loading port is much larger than the M2, shoots softer, and extremely reliable with the soft loads. Cost less than M2. Best bang for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 The new Beretta 1301 might be the ticket. I can't wait to try one out as I have been a huge Beretta shotgun fan for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I really like the reliability and ease of cleaning on the M2 I really like the reliability of the Versamax, and as for ease of cleaning, I shot my first one for 9 months and never cleaned it. Doesn't get any easier than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I really like Benelli, but the 1301 I shot a bunch sure seemed nice. It isn't a proven system like the M2, but I'm sure it wont be bad. At the World shotgun championships we were squared with the Italian team and many of them had 1301s. I never saw one malfunction or break. Looking good so far. I got to shoot about 300 rounds through them and it worked just fine. If they have a good price point it may certainly be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman400 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 The new Beretta 1301 might be the ticket. I can't wait to try one out as I have been a huge Beretta shotgun fan for many years. I'm in the same boat. I love my 391 Teknys! I think it might be the softest shooting shotgun ever, of coarse it's pretty heavy with all the mercury in it. Something similar but with an extended tube would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I vote for the M2. I've run mine for 4yrs.Never a problem,eats everything I feed it,including reloads, and rarely need to clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinerRider Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Saiga 12 Helz Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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