Best Bang for the Buck semi-auto shotgun

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best Bang for the Buck semi-auto shotgun

Posted: 3/12/2005 2:25:32 PM EDT

I can't afford to pay $700 for a semi-auto shotgun, but would still like to buy one.

What semi-auto shotgun is the most reliable yet most affordable?

Posted: 3/12/2005 3:12:02 PM EDT

[#1]

Saiga, hands down.

Posted: 3/12/2005 3:25:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Stoeger 2000

It uses the Benelli recoil system.

Awesome shotgun for the money. You can find them for around $325, new.

Also, check Wal-Mart for a Beretta 390. Sometimes you can find them for $450, new.

Posted: 3/12/2005 3:33:07 PM EDT

[#3]

Exactly how much are you willing to spend? Might help with suggestions.

Posted: 3/12/2005 3:37:14 PM EDT

[#4]

By a used Auto-5. Great shotgun that isn't made anymore. Should hold it's value pretty well and you should be able to sell it pretty easily down the road if you want to upgrade.

I wouln't dream of parting with mine though.

Posted: 3/12/2005 3:44:34 PM EDT

[#5]

verona sx 405 series 3 inch chambers and 4 choke tubes gas operated sold at dicks sporting goods for sometimes $259 on sale made in turkey and imported by pmc ammo importers. i have 2 and swear by them .

Posted: 3/13/2005 5:02:25 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Saiga, hands down.

Posted: 3/13/2005 5:07:26 PM EDT

[#7]

Remington 870 Express.

Posted: 3/13/2005 5:12:49 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Remington 870 Express.

Best Bang for the Buck semi-auto shotgun

Posted: 3/13/2005 5:18:03 PM EDT

[#9]

Beretta 1201FP.....

Posted: 3/13/2005 5:46:54 PM EDT

[#10]

Saiga if you don't have a lot of money. Benelli if you do.

Both are great guns. I own a benelli and I have shot about 25 rounds out of a Saiga.

Posted: 3/13/2005 6:06:59 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Beretta 1201FP.....

The hunting version of this is the Pintail. Great shotgun that is essentially a Benelli M1 Field.

Posted: 3/13/2005 6:07:40 PM EDT

[#12]

For the buck the Stoeger is very nice. Also the CZ 712 is a nice buy. The Saigas are great but not your standard hunting shotgun type set up. If you like the Saiga look/feel and can find one right now they work great (I have a 20g).

Posted: 3/13/2005 6:15:58 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Beretta 1201FP.....

+1

good gun, uses the same benelli recoil system, kinda light though.

jim

Posted: 3/13/2005 6:30:05 PM EDT

[#14]

The Mossberg 9200s are great guns if you can find them.

I am partial to the Remington 1100s myself. I own a 20 gauge that I am extremely fond of.

Posted: 3/14/2005 6:34:12 AM EDT

[#15]

The 9200 is out of production for over five years.

The 1100 is the 870 of autoloaders. MIKE.

Posted: 3/14/2005 6:51:03 AM EDT

[#16]

I have seen quite a few 1187's at gun shows for around and under $500...that is a good one too...

Posted: 3/14/2005 7:18:39 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Saiga, hands down.

Yes!!! Mine was $290 out the door, fully chrome lined bore/chamber, adj gas settings, choice of 2/5/8rnd external mags, can convert to EVIL folder stock/pistol grip form, shorten bbl to 18", thread for Rem chokes.

Posted: 3/14/2005 8:22:51 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Saiga, hands down.

Yes!!! Mine was $290 out the door, fully chrome lined bore/chamber, adj gas settings, choice of 2/5/8rnd external mags, can convert to EVIL folder stock/pistol grip form, shorten bbl to 18", thread for Rem chokes.

Mine was about $250 plus another $50 to convert it...

Posted: 3/14/2005 11:05:14 AM EDT

[#19]

My Benelli M-1 has been a major disappointment. Ejection problems, kicks like a mule, wont cycle light trap/skeet loads.

I'm going back to the 11-87, which was lost overboard last year duck hunting.

I much prefer gas in an auto shotgun.

Posted: 3/14/2005 11:17:09 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
My Benelli M-1 has been a major disappointment. Ejection problems, kicks like a mule, wont cycle light trap/skeet loads.

I'm going back to the 11-87, which was lost overboard last year duck hunting.

I much prefer gas in an auto shotgun.

Yep. I find the 1100s and 11-87s to be softer recoiling, and very VERY reliable. YMMV.

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