ISO: Semi Auto Shotgun

[196champ]

Good Morning,

I am on the hunt for a semi auto 12 or 20 gauge shotgun.

Doesn't need to be anything fancy but open to all options.

Looking for a 3" as the 3.5" i have currently doesn't like to cycle light loads.

Live in the St. Louis metro and frequent the Shell Knob area.

Thanks!

[Gumboot]

I bought my son a Franchi Affinity 12 ga several years ago, liked it so much I bought one in 20ga that I use when I need to shoot steel.  Cycles 3" duck loads to light dove/quail loads no problem. 

It's an inertia gun, so if you're going to be shooting mostly heavy loads might want to opt for a gas gun.

[196champ]

I have a Franchi 912, 3.5" gas gun. I have used it the last 10 years or so, it has suited me well but doesn't like to eat light dove loads or shooting trap and skeet.

 

[MOPanfisher]

My Rem 11-87 will happily eat light or heavy loads.  Shot it a lot at doves and pbeasants. 

[jdmidwest]

I bought a Stoeger 3500 20 last year.  Pretty good all purpose light gun.  Reasonable priced and inertia system.  Stock shims and 3 chokes with a nice vent rib.

[laker67]

If your looking to vacate a shopping mall parking lot full of looters in downtown St. Louis, I would recommend a 930 or 940 Pro by Mossberg.

[196champ]

Lucky for me, I have no desire to go anywhere near downtown.

Live about 40 min northwest!

Anyone have anything for sale? 

 

[Gavin]

Just buy a SBE3, and get on with it. Mine has performed perfectly with light loads from day 1. 

[luckycraft]

Remington versamax.   Any load. Anywhere. Every time.      It’s true

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, luckycraft said:

Remington versamax.   Any load. Anywhere. Every time.      It’s true

While I love my 1100 the 2nd bankruptcy since 2018 might make think twice before buying anything from them.   But I’m no banker.