Close
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 52

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Lakewood
    Posts
    58

    Default Best combat shotgun

    I bet this is overdone. I am wondering about all your opinions on what you consider the best tactical/combat shotgun is. Across the board. Semi auto, pump, tube capacity etc. Home defense, combat, collection value? Just curious.

    Looked at a benelli M4 but heard that is was plagued with problems. Looked as the SPAS but that thing is a mess to opperate.

    What are your thoughts?

  2. #2

    Default

    If you buy semi-auto, go for gas operated. Inertia is just not reliable enough for different shooting positions etc.

    I carried both SPAS-12 and SPAS-15 on duty years ago. I do not think there is something really strange operating things with those. They were very reliable and super easy to shoot fast.
    SPAS-15 we did not do anything else with but dragged and shot. They were like AK´s, except many of them shot more accurately with slugs than typical AK with ball ammo
    Early SPAS-12 we needed to change some part (buffer or something like that) after 5-6000 rounds but never ones went at least 20k without any problems .
    I do not like folding stocks, however. Our guns had detachable wooden stock or telestocks, I always carried with detachable stock either attached or removed.

  3. #3
    Diesel Swinger Graves's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Brighton
    Posts
    3,531

    Default

    If given the option to pick only one shotgun, I'd take the 870.
    -Mike

    "I have to return some video tapes"

  4. #4
    It's "Safe Man" opie011's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Chapin, SC
    Posts
    2,923

    Default

    Although I don't own one, I really want the Moss 590!!
    Safe Sales, Locks, Deliveries and Accessories

    Secure Lock & Safe
    Click here to see what products and services we offer.
    Contact me for all your safe needs.

  5. #5
    Don of the Asian Mafia ChunkyMonkey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Centennial, CO
    Posts
    8,397
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    I have both 590 and 870. I am looking at saiga 12... and now benelli m2 thanks to Jim... I dont know man - semi auto shotty is just so not traditional.
    Quote Originally Posted by crays View Post
    It doesn't matter how many rifles you buy...they're still cheaper than one wife, in the long run.
    Coarf Feedback
    Instagram

  6. #6
    Machine Gunner henpecked's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Westminster, Dacono
    Posts
    1,190

    Default

    beretta 1201FP
    light weight
    rifle sights or ghost rings
    prefers grease over oil

    Still find one for 500.00
    Obama.....
    Change you can take to the bank(rupt).

  7. #7
    Guest
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Foothills (outside denver)
    Posts
    4,584

    Default

    Have had 590, 870, 1100, 1187, and a ton of others. Looked at the SPAS, didn't like the feel (or the reports I read about them) Almost got a Benelli, but ended up with a Saiga. I love the mag fed shotgun for quick reloads, and there is just something about having a 20 round drum hanging on a 12 ga. Talk about being able to sweep the streets. Along with the fact that you can customize it a LOT of different ways.

  8. #8
    Gong Shooter gcrookston's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Centennial
    Posts
    356

    Default

    I've owned both the Benelli M1S90 and FN SLP. I prefer the FN primarily due to the sites, ease of shooting and over-all balance over the Benelli. But either of these would be my choice, are my choice.

  9. #9
    Machine Gunner
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Posts
    1,530

    Default

    I really like the 870's. Very rugged and extremely reliable. Mine is a police trade in that is pretty much stock. The barrel had been cut down to 20" and the bead re-attached. I think it was made in the 70's. Not sure when they stopped doing the chrome bolt.

  10. #10
    Machine Gunner bellavite1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Wheatridge
    Posts
    1,957

    Default

    Benelli M2.
    You must use loads over 1oz (1 1/8 works best for me, we are talking about combat shotguns-right?) but is super reliable and MG fast.
    I can unload an 8 rnds mag in about 2 secs.
    No gas rings getting worn, no gas ports getting dirty.
    Surefire light forend available, as good as it gets.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •