Semi-Auto For Skeet/Trap

I just got a Beretta AL391 yesterday and will be shooting clays with it next week. Great gun. I got it for $840 from bud's gun shop, which I believe is at least $300 below retail. I've used only this model gun because it's the loaner at the range I go to, but it shoots great and was recommended to me by a friend who works for the NRA, for what I'm interested in, which is sporting clays, and pheasant hunting. I will let you know what I think when I get my new 391 into action next week.
 
I have a couple of 870's and 1100's, besides my Browning O/U.

I usually shoot 21 - 23 with my 1100, bought it used with a 30" and a 28" barrel. I shoot Sporting Clays and Trap with this gun. I did cut the stock a little shorter and added a better recoil pad on it. Almost don't feel it kick when I shoot it. I bought a metal clip from Brownells that stops the shells from getting ejected and hitting the person to the right of you. Makes it a little tougher to load it, have to do a k-turn with the shell, but once you have done it a few times you will see it's simple!
 
The Remington 1100 has been around for years and you still see quite a few of them being used for trap. Very reliable but as others had said O rings do need replacing. They're inexpensive and easy to replace.

Good used 1100s are around at reasonable prices and replacement barrels are easy to find.

Gas operated so the recoil is relatively soft.

A decent choice if you have a limited budget.
 
The Rem 1100 Competition model is nice. I held one at my FFL's awhile ago. He is selling it (used) for $1050. Almost took it, but bit the bullet and bought a nice Browning 525 instead. I already have a Rem 1100, but not the Comp Model.
 
The O rings seem to be the biggest drawback anyone mentions about the 1100. I bought my replacements at an auto store for a few pennies each.
 
I am pretty sure you are going to love that gun. The stock is a Jack West and I am pretty certain that the recoil absorber is a Bump Master.
 
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