why gas?

[Fish&Fowl]

I didn't want to jack a thread, so I had to put this up just to get some input.

I have a real hard time understanding why anyone buys gas-operated guns. I've seen buddies take them apart and you have o-rings and all kinds of moving parts, which seems like the last thing you'd want, especially in a waterfowl gun. The fact that all these parts are covered in a black soot makes me wonder that much more.

I don't know if it's brand loyalty or if people just haven't seen how smooth an inertia-driven gun actually is, but you couldn't pay me to shoot gas.

Can anyone explain why they like them...just curious?

[wooduck26]

Its pretty simple actually....LESS RECOIL!

(even tho my primary gun is now an SBE)

[DRH1175]

Recoil is it. I would never be with out my reliable Benelli. Both systems work great in good weather. But try dropping a gas in the much and still have it fire. I had an extensive arguement with my co-worker the other day. He shoots a beretta. Though both guns are reliable. He tried to tell me how touchy a benelli is and how it will jam if it gets wet. Hmm... When wading once I fell over in the muck. I used my benelli to keep me from getting wet. I drained the water out and bam bam another green head in the bag.

[broken_line]

Its pretty simple actually....LESS RECOIL!

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haha thats part of the experience! showing off pics and that blue oval on monday

[grousehunter]

Why not gas...I have owned my same beretta for 12 years now and never had it fail me. Well it did once when I put it together wrong . Have shot thousands and thousands of rounds through it. I am sure they probably get dirtier faster, but it just keeps on a working. I will always own a beretta until I see a reason not to.

[goblueM]

i've never had a benelli misfire or have any problems at all, and i've abused mine. Hunted in blowing snow in ND with temps at -10, and a couple years of slogging around in swamps and hunting in rain/sleet/snow. no issues for me!

[Gordie]

I didnt buy my gas auto because of less recoil the gun fit me perfect and an old timer( my DAD)once told me if you find a gun that fits perfect you buy that gun. I also purchased a stoger this year and it does fit me perfect but dont really notice any difference in recoil. I just got done running 200 rounds thru my gas auto today and even thou it was trap loads it still lets me know that it has recoil.

[cutter08]

Its all about personal preference and what fits you. And to all you guys that say your gun has never jammed, You must not shoot that much. I don't care what gun you have. Pump gas and inertia autos, They all jam at some point.

[ZEEK1223]

everyone is going to have their own opinion, but I prefer a pump for a duck gun. I tried for the longest time to keep my benelli in mint condition, but it was just too hard in the harsh duck hunting environment. Someday, I will have a nice upland gun, and probably still have my benelli as a duck gun. But for now my benelli serves both just fine.......for the record, My favorite gun is still the rem 870.....the benelli was a gift but I like it very much