[SBE3- Sluggish Action]

11 hours ago, remarkable said:

The best way to evaluate this for some, would b e to directly compare it to another 20 Gauge SBE 3.  In some/most Benelli/Franchi line the recoil spring profile would be different.  

 

I’ve noticed that specific shells may make a difference too. 

[SBE3- Sluggish Action]

This is a 20 gauge model

[SBE3- Sluggish Action]

I recently bought a new sbe3 within the last two weeks.  So far no issues with cycling.  The one issue I am noticing is that when i lock back the action to load in the first shell, it is extremely sluggish while springing forward.  I have always shot gas operated guns, so I am used to it springing forward with significant force.  To me, it seems extremely slow compared to normal.  Any advice or help is appreciated.