ORIGINAL: Chris_H
The SBEII is too expensive for what it is, in my opinion. You could get a Franchi I-12 that will do the same thing. Both are Inertia-Driven. An 11-87 will kick less than a SBEII just because of the simple fact that it is gas operated.
Expensive....without a doubt. Same as Franchi? up for debate, and i see where some say it is, buti say no. Dont really feel like getting into that one tho.
Anyone who thinks a SBEII kicks harder than an 11-87 hasnt shot both guns IMO. After shooting mine, any other gas operated gun or pump gun feels like a cannon. The comfortech stocks make the ID system a wash, IMO. the gel checkpad is really nice too, I feel like my jaw is broken everytime i shoot my buds 870 or 11-87 now. Both are fine guns, but 11-87 isnt on the same playing field as far as comfort goes IMO. Easiest shotgun ive ever seen to clean as well.
A great gun, very expensive for an autoloading hunting gun, so obviously not for everyone. I was worried about it cycling light shells when i got it, but found that to be a myth. Ive shot the cheapest 8 shot shells i could find just out of curiousity, still no jamming. anything from Wolf 2.75 #8s to Drylok Steel 3.5 BBBs, eats them all the same.