Semi-auto suggestions

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Looking to buy a semi-auto 12ga. I've searched through previous threads only to get myself more confused. I have a budget of $1200-ish and the gun will be used for shooting clays, hunting deer (with buckshot) and ducks/geese every once in awhile. Some guns I've been looking at include the Winchester X3, Browning Gold/Silver Stalker and Mossberg 935. The Benelli's and Berreta's also look good but are a little more $$ (which I could be convinced to spend!!) I'm hoping some of you can help me out with some suggestions. Thanks!
 
The only one on your list that I do not like is the 935. Check some of the stores. Since the Urika 2 is out you might be able to find a Urika 1 for slightly over $1000.00. Excellent gun!
 
The Winchester SX3 is a great auto loader, and can be had for $925 plus taxes... I was quoted this by a local dealer, GunMart out of Brockville Ont., and was the best price by far...
 
The Winchester and the Browning Gold are almost the same gun. The Winchester doesn't have the "quick load" feature so is less expensive. Both are better guns than the Mossberg.

I like the Beretta 391 and the older versions with Mobile chokes are often discounted because they aren't the "latest" thing. I saw a 391 Sporting Gold in excellent condition at a dealer's last week going for $995. I've owned Mobile and Optima choked Berettas and in the semi-autos there is no difference in performance and handling.
 
I have a Rem 1100 20g and a Browning Gold 12g and they are both great guns. The Rem is a little ammo specific but shoots good. The Browning on the other hand is probably one of the best shotguns that I have ever owned. It handles and shoots anything and is a pretty light gun as well.

Keep in mind that Browning is offering $100 rebate on any new gold purchased up to Nov 08. It would be a good versatile gun for hunting and clay.
 
Beretta 391 Urika 2, but then again I'm biased..... I like the fact that it comes with a storage case, 5 screw-in chokes, has awesome wood grain and it fits me well. (oh and it works too)
 
I have had absolutely nothing but great reliability with my 935. Given that I am a rifle and pistol type, the one thing I learned about shotguns is that they have to fit you. Mossberg allows you to adjust the drop in about 10min yourself. Most but not all will handle 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 reliably but all do 3 and 3 1/2. It is not pretty with the cheap plastic stock and parkered finish but it is very functional.

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Brian
 
I shoot the shotgun a little and I would be inclined to move you towards the Remingtons. There are more skeet records (and IPSC) held by these guns than any other, you don’t have to touch the gas system to change loads, and spare parts (not that you will need them) are easily available. They are versatile; I have used my 870 and 1100 for ducks, geese, deer, bear, coyote, partridge, crows, 3-Gun, skeet, and trap doing nothing more than changing choketubes. There are also as many aftermarket accessories available for these guns as 1911’s and AR’s. In addition, they are extremely reliable. I have owned other shotguns but they have never been as reliable an all around performer as the Remingtons. My $0.02
 
I love my Benelli M4 and if I had the cash I would buy that Benelli M1 in the exchange rite now if I could. That would be my choice
 
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