Highlandladdie Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Pros and cons for both please! I had been edging toward a Maxus or a SX3(both gas) but I have spoken to a couple of chaps who have been singing the praises of the benellis inertia system. To be honest I'm not sure which I should go for. Inertia seems simple but might be a bit cartridge fussy? Gas a better cartridge wise but more to go wrong? Gun will be used for vermin with the occasional round of clays too. So just after a bit of guidance as to which system is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Gas can be fussy too and cart length can cause more issue than load some don't like 65mm cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Gas actions are dirtier, and there is alot more to go wrong. They need alot more cleaning than an inertia action to keep them working properly. However, gas actions tend to kick less due to the nature of the mechanism. In theory, an inertia action gun will be lighter than a gas one, but obviously size, shape and asthetic design will affect weight so that may not stand up in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Gas operated generally have less recoil. I rarely feel recoil, but found the Benellis unpleasant to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I personally have a Benelli (inertia) and love it, cant really tell the differance recoil wise but its dead easy to shoot, if i were to have a gas gun now i would always worry about the gas parts being clen enough and cartridges being good enough to cycle and not crud it all up, i love the look of some of the berrettas but wouldnt change my benelli fro one ! I have the benelli M2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have sent you a pm. Inertia operated guns will batter you, most gassers are pleasant to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for the replys. Going to have a chew over this. I think I would prefer a smooth shooting auto to a simple one that kicks a bit. Plus I have an unhealthy love for cleaning things The chap in the local gun shop suggested benelli over the maxus and sx3 but that maybe because they cost more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) The only good thing about an inertia gun is they dont get as dirty, that is it! Gas operated guns better them in every other way. Edited July 10, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I used a friends benelli and it was the most cartridge fussy gun i ever shot. I have a maxus. I use it for everything from shooting geese and rough shooting in the winter to clays and pigeons in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Been a gas auto shooter for 25 yrs - Not long ago I was tempted with a Benelli untill I tried one so bought a Beretta 300 Outlander. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Had a benelli comfort,could not wait to get shut you can feel recoil with them and if its a semi you want the maxus is well worth a try,i have one and find it a pleasure to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooedClayBreaker Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 My wife recently bought a Maxus & very impressed, hardly feel recoil! Very easy to take apart & clean, no problems with a cartridges so far. I am a little jealous of her new purchase so its now on the shopping list when there is enough funds in the pot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wouldn't be too concerned about the cleaning aspect particularly if as you say you have a bent that way. The biggest problem most people have/cause with autos is too much lube rather than too little and too little attention to keeping the chamber clean. A spot or two of a good synthetic oil on the action bars inside the receiver and keep the tube DRY will keep most gas guns good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Love My Benelli, yes it kicks more than my mate's gas gun, but cleaning is so easy, and with the comfortec stock on the Supersport, the kick is so much less than my O/U. I admit they are a Marmite gun though, loved or hated equally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If you want a inetria (recoil) opperated shotgun Browning is coming with a new semiauto in September the new A5 much better than a benelli :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 You need a Benelli - But you can't have mine! Super Black Eagle/26"/3.5". Use it for everything but game. Have shot 250+ carts in a day and never noticed the recoil. If you are worried by the recoil of a Benelli you need to be seeing your doctor not your gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 You need a Benelli - But you can't have mine! Super Black Eagle/26"/3.5". Use it for everything but game. Have shot 250+ carts in a day and never noticed the recoil. If you are worried by the recoil of a Benelli you need to be seeing your doctor not your gunsmith. Agreed!! Or buy a 20 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Browning have seen the light then, i guess the others will to eventually ! How ever Benellie have been doing it for years to stick with those in the know ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 gas for less recoil,inertia for less cleaning...simples! never had a prob with franchi,24g steel--to--50g bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Browning have seen the light then, i guess the others will to eventually ! How ever Benellie have been doing it for years to stick with those in the know ! Browning invented the long recoil semi and have made them since 1905... There have been a couple advertised on here as working fine that were 1920s vintage. Gas operated tend to be heavier as well as harder to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) If a gun fits you properly, unless you are extemely recoil sensitive, you will barely feel the difference between a gas and interia gun. I've used plenty of gas guns including the Maxus and SX3 and didn't notice a marked reduction in recoil. If there was one it was probably more due to the gun weighing more than the gas system! I have a Benelli M2 which i use for practical shotgun and can fire off 200-300 carts in less than 4 hrs and it's never 'worn me out'. Its light, reliable and doesn't need much cleaning or maintenance, so it works for me Edited July 11, 2012 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav05 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I had the same problem and I yryed a few I ended up with the sx3 composite as it fitted the best and I shot the best with it and now I love it as for cleaning it gets a strip and clean of the gas ram and componens every time I use it and its not a problem. Just try them out if you can and pick the one that is best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Always preferred gas systems. I have an SX3 and find it easy to shoot and quick to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Gas can be fussy too and cart length can cause more issue than load some don't like 65mm cases Depends on which one you buy . A gas gun all day long ,peferbly ,Beretta ,browning or remington in that order . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks for the replys. Going to have a chew over this. I think I would prefer a smooth shooting auto to a simple one that kicks a bit. Plus I have an unhealthy love for cleaning things The chap in the local gun shop suggested benelli over the maxus and sx3 but that maybe because they cost more! i have a berreta a300 outlander only got it this year,but was told by other berreta owners don,t clean it too often,only the barrel after shooting.its nice to shoot very pointable an lighter than my o/u 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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