Best shotgun beside Benelli M4?

[usmcveteran]

I don't own a single shotgun . If I didn't get a Benelli M4 what would be your top recommendation and why?

[Calculon]

Home defense? 3 Gun? Hunting? Or just all around utilitarian?

[thughes]

Vepr-12

[Sailor Jerry]

Benelli makes a great shotgun, never owned on due to cost. I have owned many Remington and mossberg shotguns and they are very rugged, reliable, proven and affordable alternatives for a benelli. Don't think you can go wrong here, it just depends on how much you want to spend. JMHO

[BigJohnH]

Do you mean you want to buy a single?

[MilesTeg]

Depends on what your looking for.

Pump- It's hard to beat Rem 870 or Mos 500. Benelli Nova is good but pricey.
Semi- I use a Rem 1187 I like it and has been very reliable. Rem 1100 is better but more expensive. Personally I would stay away from Mossberg's semis. Anyone I know that has used them wished they had never bought them.

I know you were looking into Benelli hard. You might want to look into the Franchi's. My brother bought one to augment his Benelli and he says almost prefers the Franchi.

[BigJohnH]

As I have a Moss 9200, a Rem 870, a H&R 1871 Pardner pump all in 12 gauge and a Steoger Coachgun in 20 gauge all loaded with either 00 or 000 I guess I am kind of open to what you buy.....

[usmcveteran]

I'm looking for an all around semi I guess. What I really like about the benelli is the argo system and that you can shoot the thing one handed with slugs without issue and you can shoot the thing all day without pain.

[BigJohnH]

Ok so you are going to be shooting sports or hunting water fowl, I have fired a number of 3 in. magnums through my H&R without shoulder issues.

[big flash]

I'm looking for an all around semi I guess. What I really like about the benelli is the argo system and that you can shoot the thing one handed with slugs without issue and you can shoot the thing all day without pain.

versamax or the new remington v3?

[usmcveteran]

Those look interesting but v3 only holds 3 shells? Which reminds me what are the capacity limits in NYS for a semi?

[SomeSoldier]

http://www.defensereview.com/fostech...kedown-videos/

[SomeSoldier]

[big flash]

Those look interesting but v3 only holds 3 shells? Which reminds me what are the capacity limits in NYS for a semi?

Yeah i think the field version of the v3 that's first out is really geared towards towards bird hunters. hopefully they put out some other new models in the near future

[Calculon]

Those look interesting but v3 only holds 3 shells? Which reminds me what are the capacity limits in NYS for a semi?

7 for a semi shottie without a detachable magazine.

22. "Assault weapon" means
(a) a semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable
magazine and has at least one of the following characteristics:
(i) a folding or telescoping stock;
(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of
the weapon;
(iii) a thumbhole stock;
(iv) a second handgrip or a protruding grip that can be held by the
non-trigger hand;
(v) a bayonet mount;
(vi) a flash suppressor, muzzle break, muzzle compensator, or threaded
barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor, muzzle break, or
muzzle compensator;
(vii) a grenade launcher; or
(b) a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least one of the following
characteristics:
(i) a folding or telescoping stock;
(ii) a thumbhole stock;
(iii) a second handgrip or a protruding grip that can be held by the
non-trigger hand;
(iv) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of seven rounds;
(v) an ability to accept a detachable magazine;