Fabarm SAT8 vs the rest?

[sixty9santa]

How well does the Fabarm SAT8 hold up against say a Beretta 1301 or Benelli M4 or other similar class shotguns?

 

[870P]

I wouldn't throw away a SAT-8 if someone gave me one, but both in terms of shooting characteristics and parts availability, I'd rather have a Benelli or Beretta.

 

[sixty9santa]

Good point!
Hk tried to introduce Fabarm to the North American market but never quite took off for some reason.

What did you mean by shooting characteristics regarding the Fabarm?

 

[870P]

Good point!
Hk tried to introduce Fabarm to the North American market but never quite took off for some reason.

What did you mean by shooting characteristics regarding the Fabarm?

The Benellis and Beretta shot smoother handled better IMO, not a lot mind you, but together with the weak market support there's no real reason to go Fabarm.

 

[Butcherbill]

Hopefully with the recent addition of Korth distributing Fabarm in Canada, parts and service will be better. That said, I’ve yet to need to repair or replace anything on my Fabarm. It’s a quality made gun, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Sat-8 if I was looking for a Fabarm semi auto.

 

[sixty9santa]

Thanks guys, more motivation to stick to my initial plan of going either a new Beretta 1301 Tactical or used Benelli M4.
Now to come up with a way to choose between the two...

 

[Hypox!a]

Fabarm makes pretty damn good shotguns, but the 1301 and M4 are a tier above the SAT8.

 

[curseyou]

Fabarm SAT 8 is an excellent shotgun. ZERO complaints. IMHO, the M4 is too fat/bulky and too heavy, yet an otherwise excellent shotgun. Because of these limitations I'm partial to the M2. But still doing in hand trials and internet research before committing to my next semi shotty.

 

[sixty9santa]

Thanks guys, now saving for a 1301 gen 2.