I came across a HK/Fabarm semi auto tactical shotgun today in a local shop. I've since learned it is a gas operated shotgun (which I'm looking for.) Beyond that, I don't know much about them, nor has a 'net search really revealed anything. It has the extended mag tube, picatinny rail and folding front sight, all for $829.
I currently have a Benelli M1S90 preban with pistol grip and 7+1+1 capacity. However, in its current configuration (Aimpoint ML2, 22M68 mount and 9 shell sidesaddle) it is not at all realiable (except with S&B 12 pellet 00 Buck.) I use this gun for 3 Gun Matches, so reliability is paramount to winning. With all the weight, the inertia recoil system just can't do its job. Thus, the quest for a gas gun.
I've considered the Winchester Super X2 Practical (none in stock anywhere that I can find), A Remington 11-87 and waiting for the new Benelli M4 to come out. But I'm real curious about this Fabarm. Anyone have any experience/comments/complaints about it? I really, really love having the pistol grip, but it does me no good if the thing won't cycle every time, all the time.