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<blockquote data-quote="Frog4aday" data-source="post: 1797974" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p>I'll add to the Beretta semi-auto recommendations (A300 & A400). They are gas operated so the kick is less/softer. They are light, so easy to carry. They are well-balanced in the hands making them feel nimble to shoulder & swing. They are very reliable! Relatively easy to clean. And they are durable as thousands & thousands of rounds fired at skeet targets has proven. They are also adjustable for fit via shims (included) between the buttstock & receiver.</p><p></p><p>I'd try a 26" and 28" at the store and go with the one that feels more 'right' to you. For upland game I like the 26" and for waterfowl I like the 28" but gotta pick one so I default to 26" in a semi-auto or pump as the receiver adds length (vs. an O/U or SxS)</p><p></p><p>The Benelli (Super Black Eagle series) are good and reliable, too, but they kick more (NOT gas operated.) Pumps are great, but again, they kick more. The old Rem 1100 & 11-87 guns are good, but not as light or as reliable as the Berettas. The V3 & Versamax are more reliable than the old Rem semi-autos, so if they fit & feel "right", you might consider them. But honestly, the A300/A400 Berettas are the cream of the crop & will give you the most value & quality for your money.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog4aday, post: 1797974, member: 9308"] I'll add to the Beretta semi-auto recommendations (A300 & A400). They are gas operated so the kick is less/softer. They are light, so easy to carry. They are well-balanced in the hands making them feel nimble to shoulder & swing. They are very reliable! Relatively easy to clean. And they are durable as thousands & thousands of rounds fired at skeet targets has proven. They are also adjustable for fit via shims (included) between the buttstock & receiver. I'd try a 26" and 28" at the store and go with the one that feels more 'right' to you. For upland game I like the 26" and for waterfowl I like the 28" but gotta pick one so I default to 26" in a semi-auto or pump as the receiver adds length (vs. an O/U or SxS) The Benelli (Super Black Eagle series) are good and reliable, too, but they kick more (NOT gas operated.) Pumps are great, but again, they kick more. The old Rem 1100 & 11-87 guns are good, but not as light or as reliable as the Berettas. The V3 & Versamax are more reliable than the old Rem semi-autos, so if they fit & feel "right", you might consider them. But honestly, the A300/A400 Berettas are the cream of the crop & will give you the most value & quality for your money. [/QUOTE]
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