Hi Everyone!
Just ordered a Benelli Monte 12ga 26". With the supply issues now, I had to go with an out of state purchase so now I'm waiting for shipping to local FFL before I can actually get my hands on it, but pretty excited here. This will be my first semi-auto shotgun, will join a Remington 870 and an old Sears model 200 pump. I've mostly been a rifle shooter/hunter but wanted to get into some upland game, small game, and possibly clay target sports. Wanted a Benelli for 15+ years and finally was able to do it.
I know the Monte gives up some bells & whistles to the more expensive guns, but I wanted the traditional walnut & blue, and an Ethos would cost about double (I'm going to be under $1k out the door). I've never been very sensitive to recoil so I'm expecting I'll get along great.
All that said, I'm pretty new to shotgun sports, so mostly have a lot to learn. Any tips, tricks, or simple modifications that people like to do with the Montefeltro? I think I'll want to add a sling, and see Benelli offers a mag-cap with the swivel, I assume the stock just has to be drilled for a rear point?
I'm planning to pick up this case, since the Benelli case is no longer included. Any experience, or other suggestions in the <$100 range?
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/plano-36-in-all-weather-rifle-shotgun-case