rougerocco Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 what is the difference between the M1 and the 612 I want to use the gun for waterfowl and upland birds, 12 ga. which gun you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 the two are very different. i have had an M1 and loved it. i have never shot a 612 but im sure it is a good gun. try and throw both up and see which one fits better. differences: M1 recoil operation 612 gas operation M1 holds 3+1 612 holds 5+1 they both use benelli choke tubes they both have aluminum recievers the recoil is probabaly felt less in the 612 M1 was a little rough the M1 is very easy to clean there is usually maore to clean and keep clean on a gas gun. (i have a 11-87) M1 has a stepped rib 612 has a flat rib the 612 is a bit lighter then the M1 but not by much there is a big difference in price with M1 about $200 to $300 more then the 612. M1 5 year warranty 612 3 year warranty they both fire the same shells 1 1/8oz 3drm both have mercury recoil reduction systems available M1 is double beaded i cant recall if the 612 is or not? M1 comes with 5 choke tubes 612 comes with 3 choke tubes M1 has oversized safety behind the trigger 612 has a small safety infront of the trigger both guns have magazine cutoff systems IMO, i would go with the M1. i really wish i still had mine but i had to sell it(financial difficulties) and if i had the chance to get another one i would do it in a heart beat!!! the 612 is a nice looking gun but id rather have a recoil gun over a gas gun and id rather have the safty behind the trigger, one thing i wish i could change about the nova seems a bit of a stretch some times. hope it helps [ 01-08-2004, 10:44 AM: Message edited by: tj ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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