Looking for feedback on the Berreta A391 Teknys

mildcustom2

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Hello everyone.

I was wondering if anyone out there owned a Berreta a391 Teknys and could provide some feed back. I want to use it as an all around gun for trap/skeet shooting and maybe some waterfowl hunting. I am a left handed shooter and hope the spent cartridge ejects in a way it will not hit me in the face.

Thanx in advance
 
Mildcustom2, we have 2 of them - one in 20, the other 12 gauge. There have never been any issues with either of them. They have mostly been used for sporting clays, and have seen a lot of rounds, especially the 20.

The Teknys uses shims for adjusting the stock, and you will be able to dial in a little cast-on for shooting left handed (you can adjust the drop and LOP as well). You will not have to worry about the shells hitting you, but you will want to invest in a shell catcher anyway.

On microphone operated trap and skeet ranges closing the action will usually set off the trap. I try and hold the bolt and let it close slowly to avoid this, but be sure it is fully closed!

Try and avoid the "Extra Wood" faux finish models. While the finish seems OK, it looks awful if scratched.

Unlike many semi-autos, the fore end nut on the Beretta never seems to stick. Takedown and cleaning is a snap. Best of all the Beretta barrel(s) throw very nice patterns with all of the choke tubes. Recoil is light.

Balance and handling is OK, the mass distribution is fine for clay targets and pass shooting waterfowl, but even the 20 gauge is too ponderous for the uplands. Everyone who tries them shoot pretty well with them, they are an easy gun to shoot.

Take a minute or two and become familiar with the gun's operating system, and pay particular attention to the little button at the rear of the loading gate - it is perhaps the only source of aggravation for the unfamiliar user.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the performance of the Teknys'. Reliable, easy shooting, easy cleaning, and with an adjustable stock - what more do you want from a semi-auto?


Sharptail

p.s. Happy New Year
 
I don't have the teknys, but i do have the 391 urika 2. I am also a left handed shooter and like you, I was worried about shell ejection going across my field of vision. i can say with confidence that shell ejection is not a problem. I've put a few thousand rounds through it and it has never hindered me in any sort of way. One thing I will recommend is to have the safety reversed if you're a lefty. It cost me $20 to have a gunsmith do it...im sure you could get them to do it free when you buy it.

I use the gun mostly for waterfowling/shooting clays and I have never had a problem with it. Very soft shooting gun that should give you minimal worries if you clean it regularly.
 
this is truly a great gun, on all the models i have seen they have great wood, excellant fit and finnish, they have some spacers to help correct the cast to fit u better. very smooth and even recoiling, i have seen a few around but i wish i had the cash for it.
u can get a shell catcher that fits that model, it just snaps on, i cant remember the name of it.
 
Thanx for the input everyone. Its always good to get a few opinions before spending a few thousand on a new gun. I do think I will get one with the " Extra Wood " finish as this should hold up better in the rain when hunting waterfowl etc.....
 
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