Remmy brought back the 1100 Competition Master, this time called a "Tac 4" IIRC. Straight up 3 Gun auto shotgun, cool as hell all purpose shotty too-22" barrel, 8+1. I believe this model is not ported but goes come with I believe 3 chokes. I know some clubs minimum barrel length even in 3 Gun is 22", but not too long to pull double duty as a house cannon. MSRP around 900., which is a good deal for what you get. One thing about action/combat type shotguns. A 200. Pardner pump or Maverick will probably do the job as well as any. However, the finest makes/models are not insanely overpriced. This is a top of the line production specialty item (utilitarian as it is) for under a grand. I really can't think of any other factory, out of the box, 3 Gun specific shotties
I'm about to take up 3 Gun as well, now that I have the time, and money to get set up. First got interested in it last year, seemed like a good way to get trigger time on 3 types of defensive weapons, and have fun. Thought about (then) choosing my battery of guns with competition in mind first/foremost (i.e., the above Remington or the 930 Combo model with an extension long enough to fit flush the 28 incher, and for a pistol the P-18 Para or Glock 17 L, etc.), which would theoretically work as good or better maybe, for HD than service spec type firearms. Even tried to plan what division or class suited me as criteria, before even shooting a match! Decided it would be foolish to get all this fancy stuff before even trying the game, how silly I'd look getting smoked with special weapons by those with common models. Now when I compete I'll be using guns that I'm about to purchase, which would be the same ones if the sport was never developed. Then maybe down the road if I get good might benefit from "race guns", but want to do it as I originally thought, a IDPA type philosophy, real world guns in what amounts to under pressure live fire training. All that said, that 1100 would make a very nice 'only one' shotgun.
Good luck with your choice and performance in what appears to be the funnest sport out there.
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I love the Mossy 930 SPX, very sophisticated fighting shotgun at wonderful price (550).
I think the clays portion would rule out anything but a bead or fiber optic pipe for me, but from what you described of your likes and tastes, Benelli M2 Tactical may be the way to go. I'd like one myself. Shotguns are a weakness, probably end up with more than I need, but won't feel done with buying them till I got an M2 Tactical under my bed. But they are a lot of money...worth every cent, but way more than I feel like paying for a riot gun. The LPA Ghost rings are incredible particulary with tritium, stretch the range for slug shooting (IMO plain bead or XS Tritium big dot are faster and preferable for indoor/SD use) comfortech with a 7 shot cap or steadygrip/5 shot, I'd be happy with either. Both feel and handle extremely well
Winchester made a 1300 model called the Camp Defender, pretty rare but a utility/defensive shotty on the long side 24" that always struck me as a good choice for 3 Gun comp except the rifle sights. Winny Super X2 Practical is popular in this game from what I hear and now that I think about it, is probably meant specifically for 3 Gun shooting.
Maybe your best bet would be a 870 which are very well priced, and use the wealth of aftermarket parts and accessories to make your one of a kind personal shotgun. KISS I say though, and stick with quality and actually useful upgrades. I imagine that is the route most folks take, stock 870 with a selection of enhancements of their choosing...kinda got the vibe you want something set up right from the box (could be wrong)
I have a Saiga, sporter config. for the moment. I got 2 12 rounders for it and plan to get a 20 round drum. Thought this would make a decent competition scattergun in an Unlimited class- slow as rocking in thoselong mags can be, has to be as fast as a tube speedloader, and definately buys you some reload time. Still, a pretty clunkyguns.
I've seen some of the top (right handed) shooters favor southpaw shotguns (remington pump and autos) for better/faster technique, would think going 20 gauge could yeild some good results too in the speed department also comfort, no real downside except for instance the He Man division requires the shotgun to be 12 gauge (and IIRC, pump only and limited division restricted setup...?might be wrong about that). Zak Smith was very helpful in getting me info when I was about to jump in last year.
If you don't have any shotgun, might as well make your only one something enviable.
Shotguns are indespensible, as much or moreso than a .22 LR...everyone needs one.
