Autoloader suggestion - for upland.

So many suggestions, thanks for all the input so far. I have never had a 20 ga. but I think that the lighter recoil would certainly be an asset. I have a nice older 870 pump in 12 gauge that I can't hit the broad side of a barn with. Probably because it doesn't fit me very well (I'm vertically challenged :))
You guys have given me options that I hadn't considered. Who sells the Franchi's ?
 
Win/64 said:
Covey Ridge said:
Your still having trouble with those Quote tags.... :rolleyes:. Check the TradeEx site every now and then they have some 48's at a good price.
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O.K. I fixed the quote tag thing.:D I suggested Shooter's Choice because SC is in gitrdun's neigborhood and he floggs out a lot of Franchi guns at a good price. The other near by places do not handle Franchi.
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gitrdun said:
(I'm vertically challenged :))
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No matter what you get, it may not fit you. Regular guns are for average sized people of average build. Youth guns are built for people around 5 foot, but with a very slight build. You will most likely need to have a little bit of buttstock trimmed off. Investigate your local gunsmiths for their ability to measure you for a shotgun.
 
Your first choice was a good one, but do it in 20 ga. I have a rem1100 20 ga. upland, 21" barrel, just a dream to shoot and carry. It's just perfect for upland hunting. I have an 1187 in 12 ga. never had any problems with jamming or failing to function, Three of my buddies have 1187 and none of them have had any problems.
 
Ahsan Ahmed said:
Is the 28ga an approriately scaled model? I notice the 48AL is also inertia driven.....have you experienced any jams? Also, is the internal design/mechanics similar to a Benelli auto? Thanks,
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The Franchi 48 AL is very much like the Browning Auto 5.It has the long recoil system.I have two 28 gauge 48 AL and a good friend of mine has one.We have never had any trouble with our 48 AL's of any kind.The 28 gauge 48 AL is on a smaller frame.
 
And one of the most costly.
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I agree, but to me at least it seems worth it once you pick one up and feel the difference. The money saved isn't worth much if the gun doesn't feel right in your hands.
 
Big Guy said:
Your first choice was a good one, but do it in 20 ga. I have a rem1100 20 ga. upland, 21" barrel, just a dream to shoot and carry. It's just perfect for upland hunting. I have an 1187 in 12 ga. never had any problems with jamming or failing to function, Three of my buddies have 1187 and none of them have had any problems.
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I checked the 2008 catalog. I think Remington has dropped these from their line.
 
Gunslinger said:
I agree, but to me at least it seems worth it once you pick one up and feel the difference. The money saved isn't worth much if the gun doesn't feel right in your hands.
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But for that kind of money your geting into SXS and O/U territory. Much better upland guns.
 
But for that kind of money your geting into SXS and O/U territory. Much better upland guns.
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You're comparing a low end sxs or O/U to a high end auto, not really apples to apples.

Have you shouldered a Monte 20ga.? If not you don't know the magic of which I speak :D. I can't see how it could be considered anything other than an ideal upland gun, maybe not traditional as sxs or o/u would be, but certainly not lacking in any other way.

While the Monte is relatively expensive, it's almost on par with a 391, but quite a bit more than a Browning or Remington. Proof is in the pudding, up to the individual to try them out and see if the Benelli is worth the stretch. For me Browning/Remington/Winchester, North American guns in general all seem clunky compared to the Italian/English/Spanish guns, be it auto, sxs, o/u. They're cheaper, but for me the extra $$$ is worth it once you feel the difference and intend them to be keepers or heirlooms.
 
Gunslinger said:
and intend them to be keepers or heirlooms.
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You had me until there. No way is a Benelli "heirloom" material in my book. Pure utility. I have a Beretta A300 and the receiver will scratch if you look at it wrong. The alloy receiver is the main reason for my dislike of the autoloaders.

No argument that they are one of the simplest, most reliable, autoloaders out there, though. Nice that they come with stock shims and a fitted case, too.
 
No way is a Benelli "heirloom" material in my book.
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Depends on your definition of heirloom, $$$$ or sentimental value. If you're buying to use and flip, then it doesn't really matter.
 
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