What is the best 28 gauge semi-auto? I am looking to buy one and would like to see what people think about them. I kind of like the Franchi 48AL. It's really light. Franchi also has there 28 gauge Fenice in the World Class Collection. I think it is the same set up as the 48AL though just with some more engraving. Has anyone else shot the 48AL? Just trying to figure out my options. Any input would be great.

I have the Charles Daly 28 gau auto loader 26" with syn stock.
It is not in that league but it works great.

I have shot a 48AL ,it had some problems with light loads. I think he got it fixed.
It is a scaled down A5 ,I think.
I am not a fan of recoiling barrels on shotguns, some do ,to each their own.
I some times rest my finger on the barrel ,a barrel recoiling gun jams when I do it (and my finger gets sore) . Bad habit I picked up shooting a single for trap.

Johnch

I'm with johnch about the long recoiling shotguns. They tend to be abrupt kickers and even though it is a 28 ga. it may not be too pleasant by the time you have put a hundred shells through it during a day of shooting.


If you want a 28 ga I would highly suggest one of the many fine over/ unders on the market.

I have a Rem 1100 in 28 ga. Very nice gun.

I own 2 Browning A-5 Sweet sixteens. They are nice guns, and I don't have a problem with the recoiling barrel. The Remington 1100 would be a gun that I will have to look into. Good choice rick.