jcsabolt2

Thanks!

Well I see someone has not had their Prozac today. What I meant was that gun owners TEND to have favorites just because that is what they have always used. Kind of like trucks...do you own a Chevy, Ford, Dodge? Why is one better than the other. Using the answer because my Daddy told me Ford sucks is not a factual answer.

This should be an easy decision, but I'm having a lot of trouble. I have carried around a Remington 870, Model 12, and 48 for the past 15 years. The old 1950's model 48 is nice, but will only shoot 2-3/4" shells while the M12 is like a boat anchor and I just don't like pump actions anymore. I did a lot of research and desided on the Benelli SBE II, but choked on the price tag of $1200-$1300. I had had to re-evaluate things a bit and am looking for a shotgun I can use for general small game hunting and deer that NEW would be in the $600-$800 range and weigh around 7.5lbs or less. I have researched to some extent the Franchi I-12, Stoeger 2000, Benelli M1 & M2, Beretta 390, 391 Urika and the 3901 American and the Browning Gold. I have handled all but the Stoeger. All of them handled very well, but I liked the Benelli and Beretta the best followed by the Franchi. Any HONEST opinions based on FACT? [ 09-28-2005, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: jcsabolt2 ]

Does anyone out there make an after market caltilevered slug barrel for the Benelli M2's since Benelli does not make one? I'd like to attach my scope to it and leave it so I can just swap barrel out from deer to bunnies. I would consider having custom work done to get a cantilevered barrel if anyone knows a good gunsmith in or around Ohio. Also, why doesn't Benelli replace the old style iron sights with fiber optic sights or at least have it as an after market option?

What are the differences between the Benelli M1 Field and the Super Black Eagle other than the later can shoot 3 1/2" shells?