[Pump or Autoloader]

I don't think he was saying they don't work.

 

 

 

That police and swat use beanbag/teargas and other low power rounds that it would be difficult to build an auto with enough range to handle at the same time as high-power rounds.

 

But if you wanted to use examples the military prefers semi-auto rifles, semi-auto pistols, and semi-auto shotguns what does that tell you

 

 

 

 

They are really cheap, make them the same price as autos and I think the numbers would level out.

 

 

 

Agreed.

 

Not to get off topic but Im pretty sure that Mossberg just recently secured a major contract with the US Army for their Tactical Pump 535s.

[Pump or Autoloader]

Let's cut to the chase... Auto-loaders are fun !! Blam, Blam, Blam... I own quite a few pump .22's, but pump shotguns belong in the Smithsonian Museum in a display next to Cavemen learning about fire exhibit. You haven't lived until you shot a Remy 1100 in .410. Is their anything sweeter? Rack open a Browning A-5, then push a shell into the magazine. Watch that shell get whisked away at lightning speed directly into the chamber. Like watching an older locomotive running down the tracks. A-W-E-S-O-M-E !! And don't even, get me going about that slick little 20 guage Monty of mine or maybe my work horse S90 M1 Defense shotgun (7+1+1). Pass the AMMO please !

 

Word of caution. You will need a second job to pay for all the extra shotgun shells you'll be shooting, but when you're at the range and that elbow twisting, pump shooting, neanderthal humanoid next to you hits a clay pigeon and you blast off 3 quick ones to powderize the larger chunks of his clay... well...then you'll understand. Satisfied smirks on the shooters with autoloaders, do not come off!

 

 

Are you serious?...Ohhh wait,.. you must be cause you own and shoot pump .22s..now thats modern technology at its finest...

 

Pumps work despite what you may think, (Police and Swat teams prefer them over autos when the SHTF so what does that tell you ?) their sales numbers speak for themselves..if you have to have the latest and greatest auots than thats fine. Some folks prefer pumps, some prefer O/U's, some prefer autos...each are merely a tool we use and each have thier pros and cons..the most important part is that we use these tools proficiently whatever they may be.

[Need help with purchase]

I'd get a left handed Wingmaster (magnum receiver) and shoot that for a season or two, it will do it all just fine..if you still want the spendier Benelli later on down the road sell/keep the Wingmaster and get you the benny...

 

I still have the Wingmaster that I bought when I was 17... its taken Doves, rabbits, Geese, and Ducks wonderfully and has been a pleasure to own.

[Need help with purchase]

Ive hunted many ducks & geese and never had the need for 3 1/2 inch 12 Ga shells..If your a lefty dont settle for a right handed right side eject if ya ask me..does it have to be a benelli?

[Which one???]

Look at the price and availability of shotgun shells. The 12 and 20 are available anywhere you should go and hunt. The 28 and 16 gauge may be much harder to find and will cost more per box (economies of scale).

 

Pat

 

 

+1..... at the end of the day its nice to know that you could stop in some mom and pop shop in a pinch and be able to snag a box or two of these shells..

[brilliant wood]

Wish that was on my Franchi...unreal