Best value semi-auto 12ga?

[ranger]

I like the Stoeger M3000 also - I have the 24 inch model. The Brian Enos 3 gun section has a very extensive discussion of the M3000 - http://www.brianenos.com/forums/inde...owtopic=173219

[P.E. Kelley]

http://www.multigunmedia.com/m30003gun.pdf

Above is the article that started the M3000 wave.

[idahojess]

Resurrecting this thread for advice: I'm a lefty, and I generally don't like crossbolt safeties. The Mossberg 930 looks attractive to me because of its tang safety. I understand that it has been problematic, at least reading posts here and on the internet.

Which of the recommended semis have a relatively easy to switch safety (ie righty to lefty). Benellis? I recall that their monfeltros actually included instructions on how to switch right to left in the manual. They appear to have taken that out of the manual, though.

[SMD]

The Remington 1100 (and the 870, 11/87, etc) does have a crossbolt safety but there are kits to convert it to a lefty-friendly arrangement. I know this because a used 1100 I bought was so converted and, as a righty, I had to switch it back. One example:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/463...870-1100-11-87

[scott]

Benelli is easily switchable as well, as is the 1301 (not sure about other Berettas. Anyone know?)

[Matt O]

Resurrecting this thread for advice: I'm a lefty, and I generally don't like crossbolt safeties. The Mossberg 930 looks attractive to me because of its tang safety. I understand that it has been problematic, at least reading posts here and on the internet.

Which of the recommended semis have a relatively easy to switch safety (ie righty to lefty). Benellis? I recall that their monfeltros actually included instructions on how to switch right to left in the manual. They appear to have taken that out of the manual, though.

I shoot long guns lefty and switched my 1301 cross-bolt safety over for LH use. No issues with it thus far.

[That Guy]

Does the 1301 need aftermarket parts, or is the stock safety switchable to a left-handed configuration?

[Trukinjp13]

My next purchase is going to be a semi-auto. But I really would like a 20" or under barrel with removable choke. Beretta 1301 comp is appealing because of factory capacity. I need something that is legally able to hunt in Michigan. But be able to throw a mag extension on when needed. The 1301 comp. is appealing. Barrel is not much longer.


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