CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hello all, I want to pick up a semi auto shotgun in the next six months for 3 gun competition. I usually shoot the tactical optics division so I'm looking for something with or capable of 9 round capacity. So far I've read a bunch of posts on the Versa Max Competition Tactical, Mossberg 930 JM, and the Beretta 1301 Comp. From what I've read here, the Versa Max and Mossberg both seem to have some problems, especially the Remington. I'm not recoil sensitive, but the very low recoil on the Versa Max makes it tempting. However, it's also right at my $1200 price limit and the reliability issues some people are having make me uneasy. Additionally, it seems like everyone has been very happy with the Beretta 1301 and the Mossberg 930 JM is definitely the best low cost option. I'd like to get some more opinions on these three. Are there any other shotguns I should consider? Thank you, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Please consider this...http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/33802/stoeger-m3000-for-3-gun/ And a complete gun (with gun) ready to play from....MOA Precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Look at the stoeger M3000 or the new M3K made for 3gun. Great gun for the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobS761 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The smart money takes what Mr. Kelley says as gospel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks everyone. I hadn't heard about them, but they look like a great option too! I'm going to email MOA Precision, but does anyone happen to know what the competition package includes or its price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://moaprecision.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?cat=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshxdm9 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I cannot speak on the versamax tactical or the 3gun version but I have a 26" versamax sportsman with a +7 Nordic extention and it has ran FLAWLESSLY no matter what I have fed it! And it is very light on recoil. Currently with Jeff at c-rums getting loadin port opened , welded lifter, throat barrel , and extended bolt release. Can't wait to get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzw26n Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I cannot speak on the versamax tactical or the 3gun version but I have a 26" versamax sportsman with a +7 Nordic extention and it has ran FLAWLESSLY no matter what I have fed it! And it is very light on recoil. Currently with Jeff at c-rums getting loadin port opened , welded lifter, throat barrel , and extended bolt release. Can't wait to get it back. can you please post pictures when the versamax comes back! thanky ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshxdm9 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I cannot speak on the versamax tactical or the 3gun version but I have a 26" versamax sportsman with a +7 Nordic extention and it has ran FLAWLESSLY no matter what I have fed it! And it is very light on recoil. Currently with Jeff at c-rums getting loadin port opened , welded lifter, throat barrel , and extended bolt release. Can't wait to get it back.can you please post pictures when the versamax comes back! thanky ... Gladly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Kelley - I saw those. I just didn't know what options, or all options, were included in the 'competition' package and for what price. I sent them an email though. Thanks again! Josh - I'm glad yours has been reliable. Maybe the bad reviews were limited to the competition tactical model only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Under $900 ready to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 That seems like a hell of a good deal. What parts or package would you recommend for tac ops division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The back and forth here will get you some info but Tom Hart (MOA Precision) has all the answers. What he is selling IS a Tac Optics ready shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Good to go, I already emailed him. Thanks for the info and I enjoy your videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Good to go, I already emailed him. Thanks for the info and I enjoy your videos. Thank you kind sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 USMC - I'm definitely going to compare the factory M3K and MOA build. Thanks for your input and S/F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Best of luck - I'm sure it will be fine. You're always going to get a zillion different opinions My shotgun experience has been limited to a Model 12, Remington 1100, Remington 870, and now a Versamax. I've only shot the Versamax a few times and once at a competition. Thus far it has run flawlessly and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclicRate Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 The Versa Max definitely had my attention, but the thread here worried me. Poor guy had lots of issues with his comp tac model. It may have been a lemon. But for that kind of money, it shouldn't make it out of the factory. I ended up ordering a Stoeger M3000 from MOA Precision with a bunch of work for the same price as a Versa Max comp tac. I'll post a review when I get some time behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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