Best Tacti-cool autoloader

[mithrandir]

Looking for some advice from fellow CGN'ers on an autoloading tacti-cool shotgun.

My Criteria:
1) reliability - it has to cycle a while range of loads (versa max has wide range of chokes, but can live with swapping a barrel)
2) aftermarket goodies
3) price
4) does it help me shoot like this guy:

I've been looking at the Versa Max tactical & Mosseberg 930 models while dreaming of Benelli M4, but am open to other brands and models.

ps. if you think this is a pipe dream and think i should get a tactical pump (ala 590) and an autoloader for skeet/hunting just say so.

 

[enefgee]

There's the Benelli, then there's everything else - it's like trying to compare a Ferrari Enzo to a Mustang GT.

 

[Aoshi]

It's rare to here someone make any argument against Benelli other than price.

If you can afford it, it's certainly the best choice for a tactical auto loader.

 

[alpining]

Versamax is a fine shotgun, and if price is a significant consideration it's got to be the prime contender. I think the one to compare it to is the Benelli M2, though, not the M4. The M4 is HEAVY, not nearly as well balanced as the M2 or Versamax, and really suited to a different application, IMO.

 

[canucklehead]

M4S90...accept no substitute.

 

[onetwentyish]

TV-PessPass just got an interesting shotty. Mk 1919

 

[johNTO]

Benelli Super 90 M4 14". Requires NO after market "goodies".....YMMV

 

[canucklehead]

Benelli Super 90 M4 14". Requires NO after market "goodies".....YMMV

Except oversized charging handle and bolt release... oh and an ATT to take it anywhere.

I'll take my NR M4 with 8 round capacity thanks.

 

[Mr_Mike]

beretta makes a 1301 tactical (not sure if anyone has them up here though)

 

[mithrandir]

haven't seen the beretta 1301, but i would think it would be priced around the versa max price point (MSP999USD). can't find it anywhere in CA, but did find this review that make me a bit leery of it though.

if they aren't cycling 36% faster than the competition (though not sure who they define that as), what else is no up to spec: http://www.beretta.com/en/1301-tactical/

 

[farmer47]

beretta makes a 1301 tactical (not sure if anyone has them up here though)

i believe it is the 1201 fp model of beretta that you are referring to . yes they are in Canada but they are a discontinued model as they are a clone of the super 90 benelli shotguns. i see i am going to have to modify my comments as there is a 1301 beretta shotgun as your video clearly shows . learn some thing knew every day.

 

[dquick]

If you want to be like this guy....go Benelli M4

If you want to be like this guy....go Benelli M2, Versamax or 930

 

[ChrisAlston]

The Hatsan MP-A is a solid semi auto, I like mine. If I could spend the money though I would definitely go Benelli, M2 or M4.

 

[mmattockx]

If you want to be like this guy....go Benelli M4

If you want to be like this guy....go Benelli M2, Versamax or 930

That is an excellent summary.


Mark

 

[Ardent]

Benelli M4 is my vote, I believe it is worth the money, there are a bunch of great semis out there now though. Combine the M4's stock features like its ARGO dual pistons, excellent collapsible stock, and sights, and it's hard to best. I did the math and to build another gun competitive with the M4 on the features I appreciate, I'd easily spend the $2,000 the M4 runs.

 

[Moyle_tom]

Aaa

 

[buzzmagoo]

Hey have you checked out Dlask Arms they got some sweet semi autos.I just got my last one and for the $ they're hard to beat.

 

[mithrandir]

Any thoughts on the Fabram Sat8?

 

[slipper]

Hey have you checked out Dlask Arms they got some sweet semi autos.I just got my last one and for the $ they're hard to beat.

The deryas? Never heard of them before how about a pic heavy review?

 

[SPRTN308]

Seriously. If the benelli is out of you budget then you buy a versamax.

Or, you buys a versamax regardless because they're awesome, shoot everything, and can be had for a cheap entry level price, or a ready to go tacticool configuration.......