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Old 12-20-2010 | 05:33 PM
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Default Which autoloader?

Looking to buy a new Turkey Gun, strictly for Turkey.

The 1 option I do want with an autoloader is a pistol or thumbhole stock.

My Choices

1. Franchi 1-12 MSRP 939.00 (this is my first choice but do not believe they offere a Turkey Model?)

2. Mossberg 935 MSRP 855.00

3. Benelli M2 MSRP 1489.00

4. Benelli SBEII MSRP 1839.00

Which gun would you pick? I Know nothing about autoloaders other than what I read? Keep inmind, yes the cheaper 935 has some bad reviews, but if you look hard enough, I can find bad reviews on the most expensive here Benelli SBEII too. This is what confuses me as I want the best bang for my buck. The best price, for one that is reliable and patterns good. Does the 935 naturally get more bad reviews than the Benelli, simply because it's in the hands of more hunters?

Also keep inmind I do not need 3.5 cabaility, but if the gun is a better choice, and has it, then be it. As with those who pick Benelli, the M2 shoots up to 3in., whereas the SBEII shoots 3.5. Would the SBEII be the better gun of the two when comparing just shooting 3in. mags, as with any gun I get, I'll probably only shot the 3in. as I'm not into shooting 50 -60 yards at turkeys, and do not Water Fowl hunt.
Thanks, John
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