Thanks bud,
I really dig the M1, I almost wish I had gotten it instead of the M3, I really don't have any use for the pump over on it. Regardless Benneli's are the way to go, definitely top of the line shot guns. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Yeah, I looked at the M3 a couple of times before settling on the M1.
In theory, the extra assurance and "reliability" of having the pump sounds like a good plan. But, in reality, the pump is a lot more bulky and heavy. And the M1 DOES NOT jamb. I have never jambed it with many hundreds of "fun" rounds.
Very cool guns. Definitely Top Shelf! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
For anyone who can't afford the $1,000 + ticket for the Benelli, the Beretta 1201FP actually uses the same recoil-operated semiautomatic action, developed and patented by Benelli along with some other worthy similarites. And I have seen the 1201FB's for around $550 - $650. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Maybe not the Benelli, but should be a DANG good gun for the money! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
But, it looks like you are camping in public lands. I don't know about Cali, but in Texas, you need to be DANG careful not to get caught with that by a Ranger and have any game around. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />
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