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The Glock is a dependable, reliable, ugly ass gun. The Sig P226 is much nicer (and unfortunately more expensive). I have a P226 but turn to my Kimber Pro CDP more than anything. That being said....your Glock is a fine pistol that will not fail you in the heat of the moment.

Totally agree with this statement. It was the Vinci's first time out but the Cordoba had been broken in.

This week I shot sporting clays with my two buddies. One has the Vinci (first time out with it) and the other a Cordoba...finally a side by side test to help me make my decision. They are both awesome guns with very little recoil. The Vinci was definitely lighter but the issue came with cycling 1 oz. loads. Unfortunately the Vinci would not cycle the second shell and my buddy was quite embarrassed each time the second clay fell to the ground without a shot. We went out the next day and he brought 1 1/8 oz. and the Vinci handled them with no issues. Needless to say, I ordered the Cordoba on Friday. I loved shooting the Vinci but it made me a little nervous when it wouldn't cycle. Benelli's website does say to use nothing less than 1 1/8 in its 12 ga. shotguns, but the Cordoba had no problem. I can see myself getting a Vinci but probably want to wait until it is a little more proven.

Trapshooter, I am interested in your posts. You have a lot more experience in shotguns, specifically Benelli's, than I do. Do you think the Vinci will eventually offer a raised comb? I currently do not have interest in a 30" barrel for any gun. Do you think all Benelli's will eventually incorporate the Vinci design and therefore the old ones will become obsolete? I am equally concerned with buying an old technology if Benelli is evolving, as I am concerned buying a new technology that does not have a proven track record. Thanks.

I guess the Cordoba holds an extra shell, too. That doesn't matter to me in this case.

Ok, so what are the advantages of the Cordoba over the Vinci besides extended chokes and a ported barrel? The Vinci has the In line system and ComforTech Plus (if that's an advantage), and is lighter. Just trying to cover all my bases here. Thanks, guys.

Thanks for the response, TANK. I can afford the Cordoba or SS, but I like what I have experienced with the Vinci. I like the way it swings and it just feels good. As I am thinking about this I am probably not wanting to port the barrel right away. Maybe a a Crio extended ported choke will be a good experiment. Not sure yet... The Cordoba was designed for high volume shooting, right? It is sold as having reduced muzzle rize, felt recoil, etc. The Vinci was torture tested in Cordoba, Argentina and supposedly performed really well. I'm wondering what the difference is between the two 28" versions besides the ported barrel and extended chokes of the Cordoba? The Vinci is the "softest kicking 12 gauge ever." And thanks for the welcome!

Hi Everyone, New here. I have been shopping for either a 12 gauge Cordoba or Vinci. I am pretty sure I have settled on the Vinci. Would extended chokes make much of a difference to the Vinci? What if I were to port the barrel? I am just curious if one or both of the options would improve the Vinci even further. I will be using the gun for Pheasants and Sporting Clays. I know the Cordoba is a great crossover gun but I was able to shoot the Vinci and am very impressed and comfortable with it. Thanks.