JCorpen1 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Been looking at getting one shotgun to do the overall work of waterfowl and maybe quail or pheasant every now and then. I'm leaning towards the SBE3, SBE3 BEST, or the Ethos Super Sport. Of the three listed which would be best for what I'm wanting to use the shotgun for? As far as I can tell the only difference between the Ethos and the Ethos Super Sport is the the carbon fiber? Side Note: I have also contemplated on getting the Super Sport Performance Shop but I feel it is geared more towards clays and competition. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel79 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 It’s not on your list, but for an all around and my favorite I’d go for a M2. I also like M1’s but they are hard to come by anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 My issue with the SBE3 was no shorter barrel options like a 21in or 24in. The M2 has more configurations available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel79 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I’ve grown more fond of the 24” and 26” barrels. I’m selling my 28” M2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCorpen1 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Diesel79 said: I’ve grown more fond of the 24” and 26” barrels. I’m selling my 28” M2. Okay but why the shorter barrel in 12 gauge? The M2 Waterfowl Performance is a 20 gauge with a 28" barrel. Sorry for all of the questions. I'm a newbie with shotguns but I know I don't want to buy a cheap one for my first and regret it later. why are the waterfowl and turkey performance both 20 gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remarkable Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 22 hours ago, JCorpen1 said: Been looking at getting one shotgun to do the overall work of waterfowl and maybe quail or pheasant every now and then. I'm leaning towards the SBE3, SBE3 BEST, or the Ethos Super Sport. Of the three listed which would be best for what I'm wanting to use the shotgun for? As far as I can tell the only difference between the Ethos and the Ethos Super Sport is the the carbon fiber? Side Note: I have also contemplated on getting the Super Sport Performance Shop but I feel it is geared more towards clays and competition. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. One gun you did not mention is the Ethos BEST, this is a real hidden gem in the lineup. Mid rib, more capacity than a SBE 3, lighter than a SBE 3, will not shoot 3.5, new sight window in fore end. Ethos BEST leans a little more upland, SBE 3 leans a little more Waterfowl, both great segment crossover hunting. Ethos VS Ethos Super Sport - mid rib vs high rib, non ported vs ported, 26,28 vs 28,30, Ethos with exception of Ethos BEST is wood, Ethos BEST has SBE 3 stock, Comfortech 3 & Combtech, Ethos Wood has Progressive comfort, Ethos Super Sport has extended choke tubes. IMO - most lineup changes have additions to the SBE & Ethos Chassis, reductions in traditional M2 Chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 It's just to damn complicated to buy only one shotgun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel79 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, JCorpen1 said: Okay but why the shorter barrel in 12 gauge? The M2 Waterfowl Performance is a 20 gauge with a 28" barrel. Sorry for all of the questions. I'm a newbie with shotguns but I know I don't want to buy a cheap one for my first and regret it later. why are the waterfowl and turkey performance both 20 gauge? You just need to go and shoulder a bunch and figure out what feels best to you. I just have grown to like the 24-26” lengths now. Edited March 31, 2021 by Diesel79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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