Difference between benelli,stoeger,franchi semiauto actions

[awesome]

hey, looking to buy a shotgun, but cant spend very much. id like to keep it under $700. ive looked at several shotguns including benelli,stoeger, and franchi. I understand they are all using the inertia driven recoil techno. what makes one $500, one $800, and one $1200. Thanks

[Unobtanium]

hey, looking to buy a shotgun, but cant spend very much. id like to keep it under $700. ive looked at several shotguns including benelli,stoeger, and franchi. I understand they are all using the inertia driven recoil techno. what makes one $500, one $800, and one $1200. Thanks

 

What type of shotgun do you want to buy?

[Lawndart]

I'd get a used SBE I. If you're patient, you should be able to find one for about $700. I'd rather have a used Benelli then a new one of the other brands you listed.

[Matt D]

The real question is: What are going to shoot, upland, clays, waterfowl?

[JayBenelli]

The real question is: What are going to shoot, upland, clays, waterfowl?

 

Exactly. But I would definitely try and find a used Benelli over a Franchi or Stoeger, you wont be disappointed. I have an SBE2 and its the best all around gun I have ever owned. It will take anything you throw at it, I use mine for waterfowl,turkey,and clays.If you cant find a used Benelli, or want a new gun for around that price and are set on either Franchi or Stoeger I would go with an I-12, Ive heard good things about them, my buddy has one he loves it. Even cheaper but basically the same thing as the I-12 is the Stoeger model 2000, One of my friends has one and he says its a great gun for the price. In my opinion go with a used Benelli, but thats up to you in the end. Hope this helps!

Edited June 8, 2009 by JayBenelli