most simple and reliable gas system

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franco antonelli

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what's the most simple, genial and reliable gas system among semi-auto
shotguns ?
imagine to hunt in the middle of afrika, no gunsmith in the area. your hands
as only help. Suggestions?
ciao, franco
 
The Saiga line of shotguns are pattenered after the AK-47 action, which is one of the most reliable actions available in a repeating long gun.
 
Benneli

Benelli uses a system that doesn't bleed the gas off for recoil. It lets all of the gas out the barrel and then recoil occurs which keeps everything cleaner so you can shoot a good bit longer between cleanings. This is more of an inertia system than a gas system. I really like their system. I can go most of the year without worry about cleaning the reciever out and just running a snake through the barrel once or twice.
 
If you plan to hunt with an auto shotgun in Africa someday, check their laws. Many African nations do not allow semi-auto shotguns or rifles to hunt with,

As far as reliable, I have messed with Rem 1100's, Rem 11-87's, and a lemon of a Franchi in 20ga that my bro-in-law had. I would say the 1100 gas system is very simple. The O-ring is the most likely to go bad, and having a spare or two with the gun is always smart. If something really goes bad with the gas systems, load 1 shell at a time and shoot.
 
I have tried just about all of the autoloaders out there including the recoil operated guns. My vote for simple and reliable is the SuperX2. They work.
 
I've owned a Beretta 3901 (sold it recently) and I replaced it with a Valtro-made Weatherby SAS. both Mfr's use a piston with no O-rings in it. Both are reliable and easy to clean. Beretta is the better-known gun, and a broken-in 391 will go over 1,000 rounds without a cycling failure. I've never shot four cases through a gun without cleaning it, but one of my friends does and has no complaints.
 
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