twofewscrews
Member
I was considering getting a cheap semi auto shotgun, specifically the G Force FG1 (or whatever the model number is) or the Citadel Warthog, and wondered if they are worth the cash. Both are cheap Turkish shotguns and share many of the same parts, so many in fact it would seem they are produced in the same factory. I recently bought my first pump action (maverick 88) and love the thing, but as we all know a cheap pump (maverick 88/mossy 500, remingtion 870, H&R Pardner, etc) while being cheap, will generally eat whatever you feed it without an issue and so long as you don't let it become a rusty hunk of metal will last long enough for you to acquire a number of guns before it fails.
I've been told that cheap semi auto shotgun's might as well be clubs given the rate at which they malfunction and the amount of maintenance required to keep them in working condition.
I understand that expensive semi auto shotguns, like the Benelli M4, are very reliable but for what I intend to do with it (mainly a bit of skeet/trap shooting, maybe some hunting) spending 600$ or more just doesn't make sense.
So, are budget semi auto shotguns worth the cash?
Is there a particular model which you guys would recommend?
If not I'll just bide my time and save up for Mossy 930 or perhaps a Benelli M4.
I've been told that cheap semi auto shotgun's might as well be clubs given the rate at which they malfunction and the amount of maintenance required to keep them in working condition.
I understand that expensive semi auto shotguns, like the Benelli M4, are very reliable but for what I intend to do with it (mainly a bit of skeet/trap shooting, maybe some hunting) spending 600$ or more just doesn't make sense.
So, are budget semi auto shotguns worth the cash?
Is there a particular model which you guys would recommend?
If not I'll just bide my time and save up for Mossy 930 or perhaps a Benelli M4.