fezolio Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I recently purchased a Super Nova tactical primarily for home defense reasons. I live in hurricane alley and didnt think my AR15 and pistols would be enough protection for me and my wife. A few weeks later, i was invited to go trap shooting with some buddies. I know that this gun isnt the ideal setup for this but i figured what the heck. I would give me another excuse to go shooting. I was more then thoroughly impressed. With a 18.5 inch full open barrel I was able to consistently hit 17-18 clays. Trouble is now I am addicted to trap and would like to get involved into skeet and sporting clays. Knowing how easily the barrels are interchanged, I immediately began my search for a replacement barrel. Figuring that the cheapest solution would be to have a range barrel and a HD barrel. After getting the run around from some local dealers about pricing, and a exhausting search online. I decided to call benelli. The rep recommended the usual 3 benelli parts dealers and she told me the barrel had a MSRP of $300.00! Gun parts Corp (1 of the recommended dealers has them listed about $367.00. Any one else find this insane? Even more perplexing is, at my local Bass Pro Shops the sell the Super Nova with 26in barrel for 330.00! brand spanking new! Am i to believe that it is cheaper to buy an complete other gun then it is to buy a replacement barrel? If that is the case it pays to buy one just for the spare parts. I was not aware these gun were as disposable as a bottle of water. Has anybody else run into this? Please dont take this the wrong way. I have no regrets in purchasing my Super Nova. And wouldnt mind having two. It performs well beyond my expectations. It just appears that they are not economically repairable. Now, I just have to think of a way of con'ing my wife into why i have to purchase another shotgun so soon. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonyman74 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yes, extra barrels are high priced. I had a extra barrel and sold it for the same price as I paid for the gun. As far as the wife thing goes. Just don't tell her! LOL Just kidding! I'm sure you will think of something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6.0 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I love my SuperNova but it seems that if you have luck finding a part you need it is a boatload of money. I also was looking into buying a slug barrel or sporting barrel and when I saw what they were going for my jaw dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Marshall Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I also recently bought a supernova with 26" barrel I also bought a turkey choke thinking I could bird hunt as well. But then started thinking I would like it for home defense so looked into a 18.5" barrel. But cheapest is$279 and that if they have them in stock. Pretty pricey, has anyone found an aftermarket barrel for cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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