trbon8r Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi, I am new here and am just starting to explore getting in to 3 gun competition. I'm much more knowledgable on rifles and pistols than I am shotguns so I am hoping you fellows might help. I have a Beretta 1201FP riot shotgun, 20" barrel and rifle sights. I see lots of discussion on Benellis but is anyone using the Beretta? Thanks. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Search results... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...highlite=1201fp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbon8r Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Thanks. I tried the search function but it wouldn't work for me. Guess you have the magic touch! So I guess the main reason the Beretta isn't popular is limited mag capacity. I may have to live with it for a while since I'm not sure I want to buy a dedicated race gun at this point. Thanks for the info. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 NO. they don't hold enough shell's & kick like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I have one, and Bennie is 100% correct. Learn to reload faster and it won't matter much. I have used mine for 3gun and I didn't feel I was at a substantial disadvantage. You can set one on the carrier and get 8, close enough for the local stuff. Play with it and if you love shotgunning get something cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbon8r Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 I might give the Beretta a whirl at one of the local matches. I think the point made about magazine capacity is valid, but disagree that the gun kicks particularly hard. The action is the same as a Benelli, and don't see why the Beretta would kick any harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Recoil is subjective, and in this case might have a lot to do with stock design. The only time I shot the Beretta I was very concious of how high the comb was, very different from my 11-87. Needless to say it pounded both shoulder and cheek bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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