RogerH Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Does anyone have experience of these guns please? Been offered a VGC 3-shot which I am thinking seriously about. It seems to fit me very well but I can't get the opportunity to shoot it before I buy. I like the extra weight over the normal semi-autos too. I guess that the main advantage of having the pump action as well would be to cycle lighter loads reliably? Any experiences on reliability, handling and cycling etc most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Just a quick bump for this as i need to decide ASAP... Guess not many out there as only reviews seem to be by mad yanks... Cheers Roger :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi chap, i had one of these and wasn't overly pleased, a very expensive gun at the time and after spending even more money on her she seemed to work ok. some are fine tho', but will probably need to use the pump on lighter loads. If you don't mind this then by all means get it. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I dont wish to be negative & you dont say what you intend to use it for, but in the Benelli range if you want a semi auto the M2 is a lot better than the M3. If you want a Pump Gun then the Benelli Supernova is better than an M3 at pumping. Its your choice but the M3s do not have the best reputation when compared to similar guns from the same stable. ATB N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Thanks for the feedback chaps. I want the gun for pigeons and possibly clays, but will still keep my Browning. Having thought about it there is a bit of a 'novelty' attraction here as well I guess. If I was into FAC shotguns and PSG it might make more sense... Cheers Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 If I was into FAC shotguns and PSG it might make more sense... Cheers Roger Roger Im affraid the M3 is no match for an M2 at psg either. It is however a novelty gun I do grant you that. Good luck whatever you decide. ATB N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzlin Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Roger, I currently own a 7+1 M3 (or 8+1 with 65mm carts) and think it's a fantastic gun. I have used it in PSG comps too and if things go well on my reloading technique (ie. it's me not the gun) I have managed to be in the top 10 in the standard division which is highly competitive......although I seem to be the only M3 competitor as most use the M2 or the Winchester models. Obviously the Super Nova puts you in the manual division in PSG, although if you fancied a change you can try this discipline too with the M3 M2 is also a great gun and is a little lighter, but not as much as you might think (had one of these which I traded in for the M3), but if the M2 plays up at a comp your shooting is over if it's a section 1 as you can't use any one else's section 1, however with the M3, you can carry on in manual mode and your days shooting is not wasted. Mine cycles 28g carts no problem and I have never had any cycling problems with this load, although not tried anything lighter on semi-auto mode yet. I have used it for clay shooting too, but if you come from an over and under set up it takes a little time to adjust to the point of aim as it tends to shoot flatter than a proper clay gun. It's a very simple design and easy to strip and clean. 2 pins out and the trigger group can be cleaned. It's a doddle compared to a gas semi-auto. Not sure why GRAM71 had problems as mine has been 100% reliable. Cheers, Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Obviously the Super Nova puts you in the manual division in PSG, although if you fancied a change you can try this discipline too with the M3 Cheers, Darren Hi Darren Just a minor point within your post but under UKPSA/IPSC shotgun rules the M3 cannot be entered in pump division, it can only be entered in Standard Semi-Auto. Also the "it's a section 1 so you can't use any one else's section 1" rule only applies to UK matches, when shooting IPSC matches abroad we dont have to deal with that restriction. Most top competitors have spare competition guns to get around this problem anyway & avoid borrowing, I myself have four S1 shotguns allowing me to switch to a backup gun instead of trying to fix a broken gun during a match. Darren next time your at a UKPSA/IPSC match come & say hi. ATB N Edited July 8, 2010 by neil smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I cant comment on the M3 but i bought a crio for the girlfriend to use for clays and i have to say i wouldnt have another gas semi auto again. The benelli is fantastically easy to clean, one pin to hold in the trigger mecanism and all that needs is a wee spray of legia spray to remove any muck and thats it. She has been using the 21gr compx without any cycling problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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