Elmo Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Hi all I've kinda asked before but the money is burning a hole in my pocket now. I want to get a semi-auto (already have an o/u I'm really happy with). I shoot mostly clays although do have an opportunity to do other stuff. On the clays, mostly skeet. My head tells me a 391 (new or S/H) but I keep looking at the SX3 or the Benelli with the comfort-tech - your suggestions and experiences really appreciated. thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 after 3 years of ownership i can hand on heart say my sx2 has never missed a beat. both are great guns and will serve you well. the secret in any good auto is keeping it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Browning Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3xspringer Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Beretta teknys 391 had mine for quite a few years now and would never sell [unless really desperate] there is one for sale at the mo on B*S site, as new and half price cracking deal, would have it myself but as stated already got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I have the BENELLI SUPER-SPORT, looks lovely with the carbon fibre stock and fore-end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretch Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Get the benelli. I shot one of the new ones last weekend (the comfort thingy). Adjustable comb / stock etc. Virtually no recoil - and not much cleaning afterwards. The only downside is the price. I will buy one when I've saved the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Benelli or Beretta with Gel Tek pad. Both of these will serve you superbly and command a higher resale price when you come to sell than the Wnny. I have had 6 Berettas (A302 - AL391) though my hands at one point or another in my career to date, all of them have sold for good money. Benellis have that same want factor.... As much as I want to love them, the Browning and Winchester, have always played secong fiddle to the Italians. Edited April 4, 2009 by The Burpster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Benelli M2 - you know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) benelli and beretta are both great guns, (both made by beretta) BUT with the benelli, you can talk about comfort tech or special anti recoil devices .... but because of the way both guns operate unless you fire them both back to back you can not comprehend how much less recoil there is on the beretta..... no bias its just how it is Edited April 4, 2009 by kennym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Benelli suffers from recoil. Shot a couple of them. Beretta 391 - mate has a Teknys Gold, which - apart from needing a new receiver - jams for England. The cure is to put the carrier from a 390 in. Progress?? Winchesters X2 or X3 seem remarkable value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Beretta Extrema 2 Camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Mate's Ulrika 2 is really good. Cycles 21gram loads, for those who want to use them, and I haven't seen it jam anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrador Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) some ones got to say it, so it may aswell be me escort Edited April 4, 2009 by labrador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 There is only one competition auto and that's a Beretta 391. I have had an Urika 2 for three years and apart from two or three failure to feed with White Gold ammo it hasn't gone wrong at all. If you fit the Beretta recoil reducer http://www.gamaliel.com/cart/product.php?p...=310&page=1 it handles just like an O/U. Brilliant gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) I do like the Benelli but low recoil was on my list. I'm also aware of resale so will probably be going for the AL391..... so... question is which one? There are so many deriiveti.... duriver... darirve.... different versions. I'm shooting mostly clays and mostly skeet so will go for a 28". What is so good about the Teknys? Xtra wood? Synth? (don't think a camo will go down too well) Edited April 4, 2009 by Elmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 This one, http://www.chuckhawks.com/beretta_urika2_shotguns.htm . I would not buy the Teknys version as I used to have one and it was the worst Beretta version I have ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I've got a franchi raptor that I've had for just over 18mnths and I think it's great especially for the money. Looks good, handles good, easy to strip and clean. chrome lined barrel and gas operated - cost me less than £600 brand new!! Not one jam or mis-fire yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I've got a franchi raptor that I've had for just over 18mnths and I think it's great especially for the money. Looks good, handles good, easy to strip and clean. chrome lined barrel and gas operated - cost me less than £600 brand new!! Not one jam or mis-fire yet. raptor is a fine gun for the money and very much under rated. you can`t compare them with the older franchi autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Just found an Urika 2 Gold for £725 second hand or the same gun £925 brand new.... are these about right ? Seems to be some wide variations in price (saw one for £1600 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I shoot a Beretta Tekys Gold on the sporting clays and skeet and the only draw back i find with it is the weight. It is quite heavy to be honest. The Benelli is WAY too expensive and i'm not sure it's worth the extra money. Another good choice, which i pondered over for a while, is the Browning Fusion Evolve 2 Elite. VERY nice, very leightweight and only about £1000 brand new. It uses something called Back Bore Technology which apparently aids in the pattern consistency, and should i change my Beretta Tekys Gold for anything, i suspect it would be this gun. To be honest mate, there are that many out there, that it only falls down to 2 things... Money, and personal choice. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 (edited) Just found an Urika 2 Gold for £725 second hand or the same gun £925 brand new.... are these about right ? Seems to be some wide variations in price (saw one for £1600 ) Urika 2 is what I now have and whilst 725 seems a lot, if its still in warranty and mint cond then thats not a bad price. Berettas went up about 20% a couple of months ago and hence due to few 2ndhand ones being around you have to get what you can...... £925 new is a snip.....! (thats the old pre increase price) I had to buy new as a 2ndhand 26" 20g is rarer than condom machines at the Vatican...... As mentioned above stick with Urika 2 (game stock) / Urika Sporting (competition stock). Synthetics are nice guns and handle well but make your hands sweaty in the summer (wear gloves). Camo - no no if shooting at clay grounds, they are banned at my local club....(wrong image apparently ) they are essentially only the Synthetic that has been dipped anyways. Teknys - tarted up 391 action with added selling gizmos for the US market. IMHO not worth the extra for making it look like a tarts handbag, but if thats your thing then maybe it is..... Edited April 5, 2009 by The Burpster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_mjs93 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 click there mate, you will find alot of different guns, justselect your preferances and it will show a list of guns from all across the uk, find ones near to you, and you can find great prices mate, i brought my gamo off there, and its a decent website, check it out and you will find alot of different guns... if that helps that is, it may not be of any help, but seriously it might be helpful to you... as for the guns im not sure, going out with my cousin today and having a shot on his new Semi a webley and scott WS8 12b ill let you know how it is... even its not the one your looking at, its not to expensive and he says its alright so, you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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