First Semi Shotgun

I have been looking for a decent deal on EE and timing has lead to a few getting away from me. I was wondering what ppls thoughts are on gas vs recoil/inertia driven? I would like to use this for trap as well.
 
In my experience gas is softer shooting, tougher to clean, dirtier (need more frequent cleanings) and less reliable. Inertia feels like more of a punch (although I have an M2 that is back on target faster than any gas I have owned), but way way WAY easier to take care of. It only make sense, the gas is not being recycled so everything stays withing the chamber/barrel (for the most part). Opposed to gas powered which re-route it to cycle the action and then vent out as much as they can. Many new ones claim to "self clean" but they ALL get gummed up. Don't get me wrong, any inertia will get gummed up too, it just takes a LOT longer because (again) nothing is being recycled. It is also only logical that a well built inertia will out last a well built gas, less moving/vulnerable parts == less broken parts == more shooting!

Good luck with whatever you choose.

J
 
Im a gas man, I hunt waterfowl 40 to 50 days each year. I love shooting ducks and geese so they get 90% of my time when the season is open. The past 2 years I have been using a weatherby. I clean my gun 2 or 3 times during the open season, Takes no time at all. Just have to remove the fore grip and wipe the gas system down. My gun is cheap and perhaps that is why cleaning is so easy. I spend lots more time getting mud and water off the out side of the gun. During the off season I like to shoot skeet........LOTS OF SKEET. I like to use the same gun during the off season as I do during the open season and thats why I am a gas man. Weatherbys come with 2 gas pistons one for light loads and one for heavy, they can be changed out in seconds. I would post some pics of what requires cleaning but I dont know how too but I have seen vids on youtube if you want to look. At the end of the day it boils down to whatever you prefer. Heres hoping you get something you enjoy shooting
 
JRodko said:
In my experience gas is softer shooting, tougher to clean, dirtier (need more frequent cleanings) and less reliable. Inertia feels like more of a punch (although I have an M2 that is back on target faster than any gas I have owned), but way way WAY easier to take care of. It only make sense, the gas is not being recycled so everything stays withing the chamber/barrel (for the most part). Opposed to gas powered which re-route it to cycle the action and then vent out as much as they can. Many new ones claim to "self clean" but they ALL get gummed up. Don't get me wrong, any inertia will get gummed up too, it just takes a LOT longer because (again) nothing is being recycled. It is also only logical that a well built inertia will out last a well built gas, less moving/vulnerable parts == less broken parts == more shooting!

Good luck with whatever you choose.

J
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Which gas guns were you shooting that were less than reliable? What were you asking them to do? (ie 7/8oz loads in a 3.5" gun?) A lot of Beretta/Browning/Winchester owners would probably disagree with you.
 
Depending on what you are going to do with them. Beretta 300 series (390, 391, etc.) is considered to be reliable and you can get them used for under $1000 in all possible configurations.

Gas auto-loaders will be softer shooters in terms of perceived recoil compared with recoil-operated (such as Benelli, Stoeger and a like).
 
If I was going to shoot trap with the same gun, I would probably get myself a gas operated gun, just for the lighter recoil when shooting 100 rounds or more in a day. I have seen two Maxus guns go over 1000 rounds without a malfunction, and without any cleaning at all. That being said, I purchased a Super Black Eagle2 for a waterfowl gun, because it fit me better than the other semi autos.
 
We have a winna! Remington Versamax Sportsman - none of the 'painted on/tacky when wet' grip I didn't like. Sold my xbow and got a deal on it.. Bloody tops :D
 
TylerM said:
Too damn bad we can't get Benelli M3's or Saiga's.
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I've been trying to find information on this since i cannot find a local dealer selling Saigas, which is a shame because they look like a thing of beauty, but are the Saiga 12's prohibited?
 
I have heard nothing but good things regarding the Weatherby SA-08. It does have an interchangeable system for different loads, but does not seem to be an issue. This gun is nowhere near your friends - but neither is the price tag (as low as $499 new)
 
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