chipper Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 I'm looking to get back into trap shooting. I want to get a autoloader. I'm familiar with the Beretta 391. And like it alot. What should I look at from Browning and others. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Why look any further than the Urika? You'll just spend more and get less... Just think of all the time you'll save *not* fixing your gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Eric beat me to the draw, I echo what he said. The Beretta is a grat shotgun and you could do lots worse than that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfm Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Don't overlook the Browning Gold or Remington 1100/11-87. Beretta is the darling of most trapshooters that use an auto but these two are fine for the purpose, too. (Edited by dfm at 10:38 pm on Jan. 8, 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Try to get to a shop or range that has them all and see how they fit you. If you can rent or borrow one and shoot a round or two all the better. How the gun fits is the big thing. You can spend a lot of money getting a gun to fit you, if you buy one that fits you're ahead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick W Holliday Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 2Alpha is giving you good advice....try some guns first....i've got a few trap guns and i can shoot my 1200 winchester as good as one i've got that cost 40 times as much.....there is a guy named Jones i think that sells plastic adjustable stocks for just about any of the autos........with it you can make just about anything work.....Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 I'll throw in a plug for an old 870 Wingmaster with a 30" barrel. Â Thats what I learned on and shot 24-25 consistantly with it. Â Granted, I never went to the Nationals or even a state match (never tried), but for Tuesday night practice, 100-150 birds, its fine. I've shot with an 11-87 also, but I like the little extra weight of that old 870. As an after thought, and if you only intend to shoot singles, you may even find a used Browning BT99 for a decent price. LOTS of birds have been broken by those. (Edited by BigDave at 10:18 pm on Jan. 21, 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Never underestimate the shock value of showing up for the party with a rusty Winchester 97 with duct tape holding the stock together. Cheap, effective, and highly annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1one Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 391 is a great choice. But don't you want to consider an over and under You can put different chokes which will helps with doubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 390 or 391 would be a great choice. I would just make sure it has a would stock. That way if you ever want it fitted to you on down the road it won't be a whole lot of trouble. The shims that are included on some of the Beretta's usually will work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchmstr Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 an autoloader for trap? whats the world coming to??!? I can see local doubles, or bunker...but even in real competition that's a no bueno the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboos Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I injured my shoulder last summer, and I switched from my BT99 to my 11-87. Gun ran great and it kept me shooting when my shoulder couldn't take the single anymore. After a few months of healing, I was back on my BT99, but the 11-87 was effortless. It also allowed me to try doubles for the first time which was a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 After 15 years, I wonder if the OP got it figured out.............................................................................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 After 15 years, I wonder if the OP got it figured out..............................................................................................................Damn lol. That has to be the oldest post bump I have ever seen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He may have been holding off till Michael1 gave him the info on an O/U. Haha, I wonder in Mike recently put something in the classifieds:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 lots of this dragging up 15yr old threads happening lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k80clay Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks like the clays thread just doesn't see much action on a pistol site. But for the record, the 391 would make a great choice - even 15 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DClass Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Beretta 391 is a excellent gun would just stick with it if you like it and it breaks birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelpend Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 If you can find a Beretta 391 Urika II then get that. Last model with real nice walnut I believe. I have one with a Soft Touch system that is the softest shooting 12ga I have ever shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim m Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just remember shooting an auto, it will kick out the empty towards the person next to you. Unacceptable on the trap range. You have to add a device of somekind to catch the shell or deflect it downward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawson2011 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 autos work fine but you may want to step up to an A400 mutisport as the action is softer and smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 If you want to try an autoloader take a look at the Browning A5- it is fast cycling, reliable feeding, has "low recoil", has interchangeable chokes, and is a good looking shotgun. The price is right also. There are many versions to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawson2011 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 7:40 AM, verla said: If you want to try an autoloader take a look at the Browning A5- it is fast cycling, reliable feeding, has "low recoil", has interchangeable chokes, and is a good looking shotgun. The price is right also. There are many versions to choose from. Its a great duck gun. It isn't any more less expensive than the A400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforum55 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 The A5 is far from Low recoil. I say that compared to a M2 or other auto loaders. I think recoil is really based on perception/personal thoughts. I will agree it's a super reliable gun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 To me the A400 would be the way to go if wanting a semi auto. Fairly low recoil and dependable as well. You would have to put a shell catcher on it though to keep it from kicking shells out in the direction of the shooter next to you. Personally I'd check out Browning's BT99 or 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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