beretta vs. benelli vs. Rem. 1100?

by Gary G, Sunday, November 27, 2011, 15:02 (4744 days ago) @ bj
edited by Gary G, Sunday, November 27, 2011, 23:10

Slighty used in all three would be my suggestion.

Benellis are light 7 pounds. But are long recoil operated. Which means they kick even with dove loads. I hunt with one and have owned at least six of them. Of the
26 guys I hunt with 20 plus of us use the Benelli products.
I have not fired a Vinci, But you can shop and find used guns at good prices.
Less than 900 dollars or lower.

Berettas I have owned and shot quite a few. They are heavier, gas operated and alot more fun to shoot..They are not popular in my area other than the big Duck guns. But I am sure a very nice 300 series or 390/391 series guns would be reasonably priced used, and not worn out. I have shot the new 400 series and it is a nice gun but not worth the 1600 asking price for part time use in my opinion.

I do not like the post 1980 Remington 1100,s But the 70,s back guns are OK with more of the machined parts in them.

I personally would not buy a new anything unless I just wanted one for the purpose you stated...My opinion,,,,Stay away from the Stoeger. I have one new in the box to send back now.

Good Luck