Nightcrawler
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In my area, there are several semiauto shotguns, both new and used, that I'm interested in and fit within my $400 price range. Opinions needed.
REMINGTON 1100 SYNTHETIC $369
Pros: Plenty of accessories, including the short smoothbore barrel I'd prefer.
Cons: Only 2.75" chamber, synthetic furniture, 4+1 capacity (and it requires modifying for aftermarket magazines to fit), Remington PC keylock.
BAIKAL (EAA) MP-153 $399
Pros: 3.5" chamber, 5+1 capacity, I like the way it looks.
Cons: Lack of accessories, would have to modify the barrel
LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC (made in Turkey, like the Stoegers) $325
Pros: Low cost
Cons: No accessories, unknown quality, would have to modify the barrel.
FRANCHI AL 48 (used) $350
Pros: Good price, high quality, 5+1 capacity
Cons: Unless the AL 48 takes the same barrels and accessories as the Franchi 612, there are no short barrels or any other accessories available for this shotgun, that I know of.
NOTE: As for accessories, remember. As long as the shotgun in question has at least 5+1 capacity, I can live without any extended tubes and a shortened trap barrel, fitted with aftermarket turkey sights to provide some semblance of accuracy with slugs.
REMINGTON 1100 SYNTHETIC $369
Pros: Plenty of accessories, including the short smoothbore barrel I'd prefer.
Cons: Only 2.75" chamber, synthetic furniture, 4+1 capacity (and it requires modifying for aftermarket magazines to fit), Remington PC keylock.
BAIKAL (EAA) MP-153 $399
Pros: 3.5" chamber, 5+1 capacity, I like the way it looks.
Cons: Lack of accessories, would have to modify the barrel
LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC (made in Turkey, like the Stoegers) $325
Pros: Low cost
Cons: No accessories, unknown quality, would have to modify the barrel.
FRANCHI AL 48 (used) $350
Pros: Good price, high quality, 5+1 capacity
Cons: Unless the AL 48 takes the same barrels and accessories as the Franchi 612, there are no short barrels or any other accessories available for this shotgun, that I know of.
NOTE: As for accessories, remember. As long as the shotgun in question has at least 5+1 capacity, I can live without any extended tubes and a shortened trap barrel, fitted with aftermarket turkey sights to provide some semblance of accuracy with slugs.