3.5 semi auto

[klcmschlesinger]

I'm looking at getting a new shotgun. I have had semi auto's before (A-5, 1100) but never a 3.5, which I want, I know some will say get a 3 inch and use hevi-shot for geese, well, maybe I will, but for now I am looking at a 3.5 and I have a list of guns I want some input on.
Remington SPR453 - Russian made-the cheapest of my choices but I hear good things - $359
Winchester SX2 - $599
Browning Silver Stalker - $769
Smith and Wesson Super 1012 - Made in Turkey - haven't heard much - $604
These are wholesale prices that my brother can get for me.

The reason I have picked these is that I have held them all, they all feel good and I can afford them all. The browning is by far the most that I want to spend.
So, for function, reliability, ability to shoot light 2 3/4 all the way to heavy 3 1/2 reliably, which one would you choose?

 

[Smitty in CT]

Not on your list...

Mossberg 935, or the 930 (3" version), Very reliable, affordable, and made in the USA, none of the others on you list are.

The 935 will not cycle anything lighter than 2-3/4", 1-1/8 oz, 1250+ fps loads, reliably. The 930 will cycle any of the light loads, but, then you're limited to 3"....

If I have to stick with what's on you list, I'd say the SX2 is the best choice.

 

[TX1911fan]

I have a friend who swears by the Browning Gold, so I imagine the Silver would come with just as high a recommendation. I've decided to go Browning when I go semi auto.

 

[JohnBT]

I bought a used 2003 SX-2 Waterfowl that cycled some old low brass #8 shells I had. I really like this shotgun. And yes, I mostly shoot 2.75" & 3" Hevi-Shot at ducks and geese.

John

 

[45crittergitter]

Of those you listed, I'd get the SX if it fit me. My first choice would be an SBE2.