benelli m2

[jpettit]

does anyone out there have a benelli m2? looking at a 12 ga semi & was thinking about this, mainly to be used upland & possible little duck. thought about vinci but not on the 1st year out of the shoot. would appreciate any opinions,

thanks,

Jon

posted before looking for good pump ended up with a deal on fabarm for my son will let you know how he likes it

[Casey Sunsdahl]

I had an M2.. It's a great gun 3" only.. great for what you are going to use it for because it also cycles 2 3/4" shells nicely.. even 7/8 or 1 oz.

It is very light and comfortable to carry out in the field.Relitively low recoil.

Its big brother the SBE doesn't always do so well on light loads with the factory spring installed. But nice if you start to dabble with goose hunting, although probably not nessisary.

I have shot the Vinci and there is basically no difference in the two guns as far as shooting characterisitcs. There is a big difference in design. You can take the Vinci apart probably twice as fast as the M2. Having said that it takes 2 minutes to completely dissasemble an M2... about 1 minute for the Vinci..

SO.. If you can get a nice price on the M2 I would definately get one!

[koonie]

Takes less than 10 seconds to dis-assemble a Vinci.

[gspman]

But I takes 2 minutes to get over the nausea when you look at it. It is the ugliest gun on the planet.

[sweept]

I'll second that gspman.

[TrophyEyes]

You really can't go wrong either way. I still have the M1 and a Nova for goose hunting/slug. I am actually trying to get the slug barrel for the M1, but trying to figure out how to mount a scope, while keeping it light and smooth for Pheasant and duck hunting. I don't think drill and tap mounts would be the right answer, but that side saddle mount doesn't seem to be sturdy enough. Thoughts? Sorry for highjacking the thread.

[USDA3]

This was a discussion held a few months back but, like I said then. I have one and put about 1500 rounds through it each year and haven't had any problems. Like others have said, extremely easy to clean.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ub...M_2#Post2012347

[Red Cabin]

I used to shoot an 870 till about 10 years ago I broke down and bought an M1. Thought it was too much to spend on a shotgun, but ever since the first time I shot it I feel like I have some sort of unfair advantage! They shoot very well.