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7/20/2006 1:01:45 PM EDT
Well I am looking for a new tactial shotgun and I am seriously looking at the FN SemiAuto and was hoping that I can get some feed back as to whether they are worth the money and if they are as reliable and shootable as all of the propaganda says they are.. I have looked at the Benellis but they seem to be a little out of my price range so I was looking for a little advice and feed back..  Thanks  
7/20/2006 4:47:00 PM EDT
[#1]
I understand they're variants of the Winchester SX2, like FN's pump guns being Winchester 1300s.

Those things are like $8-900 bucks though, ain't they?  At those prices, a Benelli isn't too far out of your reach if that's what you really want.
7/22/2006 1:37:34 PM EDT
[#2]

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I understand they're variants of the Winchester SX2, like FN's pump guns being Winchester 1300s.

Those things are like $8-900 bucks though, ain't they?  At those prices, a Benelli isn't too far out of your reach if that's what you really want.


The ones I've seen have been going for $7-750.
7/22/2006 5:15:23 PM EDT
[#3]
I picked my FN SLP up for $800, love the gun, rock solid.
7/22/2006 6:06:13 PM EDT
[#4]
I got one from Tanners sports for $650. Dont know what they are now,but worth a check. Process was very smooth.PS I just checked GUNBROKER and Rays still selling them for 650
7/24/2006 11:44:57 AM EDT
[#5]
The FN SLP is probably the best buy in semi auto shotguns today.  It is made like a tank.  It is also one of the fastest -if not the fastest- semi auto shotgun.  It comes with 2 gas cylinders for regular and light loads.  Mine handles anything I have put into it flawlessly.

Price wise you should be able to get one for less than $700 as kiotee said.
7/24/2006 11:50:21 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
The FN SLP is probably the best buy in semi auto shotguns today.  It is made like a tank.  It is also one of the fastest -if not the fastest- semi auto shotgun.  It comes with 2 gas cylinders for regular and light loads.  Mine handles anything I have put into it flawlessly.

Price wise you should be able to get one for less than $700 as kiotee said.


Mind sharing what loads you are using? How light have you gone and still had the action cycle reliably? Thanks!

7/24/2006 12:14:31 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The FN SLP is probably the best buy in semi auto shotguns today.  It is made like a tank.  It is also one of the fastest -if not the fastest- semi auto shotgun.  It comes with 2 gas cylinders for regular and light loads.  Mine handles anything I have put into it flawlessly.

Price wise you should be able to get one for less than $700 as kiotee said.


Mind sharing what loads you are using? How light have you gone and still had the action cycle reliably? Thanks!



Sure.  I have shot Federal Tactial 2 3/4/" reduced recoil 00 buck and slugs no problem with the regular cylinder.  I have also used bulk Walmart Federal #8 trap/skeet no problem with the light load cylinder.  Never tried the trap/skeet load with regular cylinder in.
7/24/2006 4:32:16 PM EDT
[#8]
The one I saw someone shooting at the 3 gun match this weekend didn't like reduced recoil slugs...his bird shot ran fine though.
7/25/2006 5:20:26 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
I got one from Tanners sports for $650. Dont know what they are now,but worth a check. Process was very smooth.PS I just checked GUNBROKER and Rays still selling them for 650


Thanks, I was going to order one from CDNN tomarrow, you saved me $100.00
7/26/2006 7:15:12 AM EDT
[#10]
Mgunslinger - 1st post.
Welcome to the board
Can't wait to see the shotgun!!
7/26/2006 7:34:44 AM EDT
[#11]

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The one I saw someone shooting at the 3 gun match this weekend didn't like reduced recoil slugs...his bird shot ran fine though.


One thing I have heard is that if you do not keep the gas piston clean and lubed you may have this issue.  Also, you can use the light load piston if you have issues with the regular one.
7/27/2006 12:02:56 AM EDT
[#12]
Well Boys I went and did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I picked up an FN SLP for 605.00 plus shipping.. It is under 650.00 out the door.. I am really excited to get it out to the range and run some slugs and bird shot through it.. I have to say that IMHO it is one of the best looking SGs out there.. More reports after I get some range time in..Rifleman I was at that 3 gun match (south mountain) on sunday and did not see an SLP there, but then again, I was not really looking too hard.. But U say he was having light slug issues.. I will take note of that..
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