3-Gun Decision

[Hunterdad]

Just sold my Stoeger 2000 Defense that I was using for some informal 3 gun competitions. It was one of the most reliable guns I have ever owned, but it didn't fit me worth a damn and I really hated the recoil.

So, I'm now in the market for a gas operated semi-auto tactical shotgun and was hoping some of you guys could give me some 1st hand experiences. My budget is no more than $1000ish. I would like it to be a 20"-22" barrel. I was looking at the FNH SLP and like them a lot. I was also considering picking up a CZ 712 Utility and putting it together myself since its more rewarding that way.

I'm open to options and opinions.

Thanks
Adam

 

[steveracer]

Remington 1100. In most of it's flavors, it's a WONDERFUL semi auto.
For your budget, maybe a model 11 (Browning A5) but you said Gas operated. I'll tell you recoil with the model 11 isn't bad at all, and it's FAST.

 

[Hunterdad]

I forgot to mention that I did take a look at the 1100 Tac 4 and its definitely a contender.

 

[Justin]

The FN SLP has, at least last time I attended a major match, made some serious in roads among 3-Gun shooters. They're also a lot cheaper to configure for 3-Gun than, say, a Benelli M2.

Avoid the 1100 like the plague. They don't hold up to serious 3-Gun competition, and you'll be changing O-Rings constantly.

 

[ifit]

id choose the vepr 12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp6-Ys3TOy0

 

[dak0ta]

I vote Mossberg 930

 

[LeonCarr]

I would still pick the 1100/11-87 due to the easy availability of parts and when something does happen it is much easier and cheaper to get back up and running. There are many threads including a good one at www.shotgunworld.com that explain what to do to keep it running. O-Rings such as the high pressure Viton rings sold at hardware stores hold up much better than the factory ones.

You can set up two 1100/11-87s (If buying the base gun used) for 3-Gun for the cost of one stock Benelli M2.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[Hit_Factor]

FNH SLP is the way to go out of what you mentioned.

I use a Benelli M4, its fast but heavy. M2 seems to be most popular.

1100/1187 will seem too slow.

 

[Hunterdad]

I really like the FN, but the price scares me a bit.

I'm honestly having trouble finding a good review of the 1100 that's related to 3-gun. I think I'm scratching the 1100 from my choices.

 

[Hunterdad]

Screw it.....buy once, cry once..right?

I'm just going to pony up and get the FN.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[Justin]

id choose the vepr 12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp6-Ys3TOy0

Magazine fed shotguns are almost universally limited to competing in Open Division. If the OP is just wanting to stick around Tactical/Limited division, he'll want to stick with a tube-fed semi auto.

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[2zulu1]

I bought the FNH SLP with the 22" barrel a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. It's built to be handed down to your kids, forward ejection for shooting either shoulder. Put a C-MORE on the top rail and it's fast on target/s with incredible split times.

Good choice.

 

[gotigers]

Mossberg 930. I've used one for 2 years and 20 matches without issue. Fast/easy to reload, accurate with slugs, patterns tight and groups buckshot consistantly. I had to get a home security an switch the barrel out to a 24" nonported. If i were buying today, i would get a Moss 930 Jerry Miculek version.

 

[777TRUTH]

I admit my bias for CZ, I vote the CZ 712 Utility.

The Mossberg 930 would also be an excellent choice.

 

[tarosean]

but it didn't fit me worth a damn and I really hated the recoil.

I'm just going to pony up and get the FN.

Hope you tried it out...

 

[Hunterdad]

Funny you posts that. Had a chance to shoulder and FN today and it doesn't fit me worth a damn. I think I'm going to go with the CZ. I have a field model and it fits me like a glove. I also have a bunch of choke tubes as well as extended choke tubes. I like the idea of busing it the way I want, and I've always like to do things that other people don't do.