Benelli Nova H2O or Super Nova Tactical ?

[warpath9809]

Looking to purchase my first shotgun. not too much into hunting this will be more of a home defense gun. Which one should I get & why ?

Thanks !!

[Creeper]

Hi Warpath... welcome to the asylum.

 

Disregarding the finish (and it's excessive price difference IMO), because that's more a personal aesthetic for you than a particular need... it boils down to which type of sights you prefer... ghost ring or rifle. I prefer GR sights on a combat shotgun, but I'm sure there are folks that say the same about rifle sights... so we're back to what you like.

 

Cheers,

C

[Fastlane]

Keep in mind the Nova has a standard straight fixed stock that is not removeable and you have a choice of straight or fixed stock on the SuperNova, plus aftermarket options. There are other differences, like the larger trigger guard on the SNT.

[Creeper]

Crap... disregard everything I said. For what ever reason, I didn't read Super Nova... just Nova. As Bugs Bunny used to say... "what a maroon".

[warpath9809]

Thanks for the welcome. Is there a difference in quality in the construction of the two shotguns? The only accessories I might put on are a sling,saddle(if I go for the H20), & a Burris Fastfire.

Thansk again!

[Fastlane]

Thanks for the welcome. Is there a difference in quality in the construction of the two shotguns? The only accessories I might put on are a sling,saddle(if I go for the H20), & a Burris Fastfire.

Thansk again!

 

Same quality, but pretty sure only the Super Nova has the top of the receiver drilled, tapped, and plugged for your sight rail or the Mesa Tactical SureShell and rail combo:

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The Nova NFA with the 14" bbl. is the one that interests me most of all the Nova models, but would be even better as the SNT with a collapsible stock.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CRA5xBsqYs

Edited October 30, 2012 by Fastlane