Midwinter Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I know it's kind of a generalized question, but which gun is better i.e. has less recoil, is faster, more reliable, durability wise? To me they are pretty similar, but maybe I need to look into it more, if someone could help me out by pointing out all the major differences I'd be happy to hear them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16754 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14704 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14039 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7268 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwinter Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 ha thanks, I figured there would be some linkage, thats helpful, I guess I'll probably for m2 for the money and the fact that I wont use 3 1/2 much for pheasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The split receiver design of the SBEII is the way that every semi-automatic shotgun should be made. It's one sweet piece of cake to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIB Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I have to agree with tucker 301 about the ease of cleaning with the split receiver. I seldom shoot 3.5 inch shells but like the ease of cleaning and the option to use them if I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafasi Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 i bought m2 last week .first i will go for cordoba but in the end i choosed m2. m2 vs sbe2 ...m2 cycle all loads (yesterday 8 greenwinged teals with olimpic trap loads 24gr 7.5) sbe2 not. you can reach more parts easy .yes sbe2 cleans 5 sec less than m2..if you want to shoot 3.5 shells the only semi is sbe2 if donnt buy m2. why i cant chose cordoba because 26 inch fits me better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 kafasi, Where are you? I wish we could still use lead on waterfowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafasi Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 tucker301 im in turkey .pm me your email i will send the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Host 'em and post 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatmachineman Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I personally went with the M2 for waterfowl, upland bird and clays. I picked up a closeout M2 Field at Sportsmans Warehouse for $899 a few weeks back. COULD NOT pass it up. I was originally leaning towards the SBE II, but I don't like getting hit hard, so I avoid 3 1/2s like the plague (Not to mention the cheapest I could find one was in the $1250 neighborhood). Additionally, it was my understanding that the M2 will cycle lighter target loads better than the SBE II. I did hear that the SBE II will cycle faster, but I don't know if there is any validity to that, or more importantly, any real world necessity. All that sent me running for the M2, but it also fit my personal needs like a glove. If your a light load, 3" or smaller wimp like me, go with the M2. If you have the need or desire for recoil and don't shoot much clay, go with the SBE II. For their intended purposes, either one will be a fantastic gun, and I personally cannot not outperform either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJgunner Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 guys complaining about 3.5's with SBII must be tiny dudes =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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