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So I am looking to pick up a shotgun. I want 12ga. I would like to get a semi automatic. I would like something of high quality that will last. I would like something that can take a wide range of ammo. I would like something that can flex into different roles. From home defense to something that is a lot of fun at the range. Maybe something I can shoot clays/skeet with although I understand that there are shotguns more geared specifically for that and I'm looking for something more well rounded. I don't really hunt.
Limitations. Because of where I live I am capped at a 5+1 capacity on shotguns so anything with larger capacity doesn't do much for me. Also, I can't have a pistol grip or telescoping stock so it would need to be a fixed stock.
What I have been looking at are the following and I am looking for feedback:
Benelli M4. Very well reviewed but expensive. Handles a wide range of ammo. I hear it is high quality parts and very reliable.
Benelli M2 More affordable. Does it handle a wide range of ammo? I heard people suggest that it might be less recoil than than the m4 is this true? I would try to get the one with the comfort stock feature. It is lighter than the m4. I also heard that it stays cleaner than some of the other shotguns on the list with the inertia system is this true? Doesn't look like I can mount an optic on it the way I could the m4 but frankly I don't know that I would bother putting an optic on a shotgun since my place isn't that big. I heard this one is a little harder to load compared to the others.
1301 tactical how is the recoil on this compared to the others? It is less expensive than the m4. Faster cycling although I'm not sure the components are as high quality as benelli. Maybe I would get an airdus stock? Lighter than the m4.
1301 comp pro this one is interesting but it is longer than the tactical and I'm not sure if I can get the 5+1 capacity with this as I have seen a lot of them with lower capacities. The stock has recoil management built in. I heard the 1301s tend to get dirtier quicker than the m2?
Would appreciate any thoughts. Looking for a life long shotgun.
Limitations. Because of where I live I am capped at a 5+1 capacity on shotguns so anything with larger capacity doesn't do much for me. Also, I can't have a pistol grip or telescoping stock so it would need to be a fixed stock.
What I have been looking at are the following and I am looking for feedback:
Benelli M4. Very well reviewed but expensive. Handles a wide range of ammo. I hear it is high quality parts and very reliable.
Benelli M2 More affordable. Does it handle a wide range of ammo? I heard people suggest that it might be less recoil than than the m4 is this true? I would try to get the one with the comfort stock feature. It is lighter than the m4. I also heard that it stays cleaner than some of the other shotguns on the list with the inertia system is this true? Doesn't look like I can mount an optic on it the way I could the m4 but frankly I don't know that I would bother putting an optic on a shotgun since my place isn't that big. I heard this one is a little harder to load compared to the others.
1301 tactical how is the recoil on this compared to the others? It is less expensive than the m4. Faster cycling although I'm not sure the components are as high quality as benelli. Maybe I would get an airdus stock? Lighter than the m4.
1301 comp pro this one is interesting but it is longer than the tactical and I'm not sure if I can get the 5+1 capacity with this as I have seen a lot of them with lower capacities. The stock has recoil management built in. I heard the 1301s tend to get dirtier quicker than the m2?
Would appreciate any thoughts. Looking for a life long shotgun.
