I am looking and have been looking for awhile for a new semi. I have stumbled upon a family friend looking to get rid of his Vinci, and is willing to part with it for a good discount to me. I have heard positives and negatives from a few knowledgeable friends. Looking for a few more opinions before I drop the money for the gun.....
SouthernDucks
Get it...they're a great advancement to a time proven shotgun system. The biggest complaint is by those that say they're ugly...personally, I think they're great looking guns and the ergonomics are far and away ahead of the fit and feel of other semi-autos past and present. Second most common complaint is the trigger guard hitting the middle finger during recoil. I've never experienced that problem either but I had read about it on some forums and made sure I had a comfortable & firm grip when I first shot it. (Benelli did redesign the trigger guard for the Super Vinci)
Great gun!
Great gun!
Despite their looks, they eat ANY ammo you put in them, and they are snappy about it. Plus they seem to fit people well, and comfortably. Go for it
I just recently acquired a Super Vinci and my only regret is that I have not had enough time to shoot it. Great guns! Go for it!
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Please tell me more about that. I have a Super Vinci and I love the gun, wouldn't trade it for anything else, but its matte black and the finish is terrible. In fact I've called Benelli about it and they've told me to send it back after duck season and let them look at it. But if they can't/won't take care of it, I'm going to have it refinished, possibly in FDE/coyote tan like my AR-15. I want some of the components to remain black however, especially the ComfortTech "checks" in the stock - did you tape yours or is it possible to remove the rubber parts in order to coat the stock? Do you have more pictures?BigAL33 said:
miklm said:Please tell me more about that. I have a Super Vinci and I love the gun, wouldn't trade it for anything else, but its matte black and the finish is terrible. In fact I've called Benelli about it and they've told me to send it back after duck season and let them look at it. But if they can't/won't take care of it, I'm going to have it refinished, possibly in FDE/coyote tan like my AR-15. I want some of the components to remain black however, especially the ComfortTech "checks" in the stock - did you tape yours or is it possible to remove the rubber parts in order to coat the stock? Do you have more pictures?BigAL33 said:
Here is a good story of how absolutely great Benelli Firarms is and why the Benelli Vinci did not work for me at all. I preface this short report with the fact that I own a total of 5 benelli's if that tells you anything. M1 12 gauge H&K 26", M1 20ga H&K Monte 28", Newer 20ga Monte M2 bolt type with short stock for my daughter, M2 12ga 26" for me to duck/goose now, M2 12ga 28" for guests duck hunting. Just bought a Beretta 3901 RL for her to step up to next level.
SO take all that for what its worth but I love Beretta and Benelli and take it as my personal mission to keep them in business contrary to my wife's wishes.
Late this last summer I purchased a Benelli Vinci as I had been eyeballing them, felt great how it threw up to shoulder and just a neat idea all around. Ugly to my eye, but the benefits seemed to outweigh that. I ran across one on CLEARANCE when they were clearing out guns from DICK's Sporting Goods that I couldn't pass up in Max 4.
Brought it home, adjusted shims/drop and just fell in love with it on the Sporting Clays course...just an absolutely great gun. Quick, could feel the difference in rise from other guns...quick follow ups.
First day in the duck blind firing 3" loads. WHACK on my middle finger against the trigger guard.
By the end of the first day my middle finger was swelling. This continued for two weeks and then I searched around and saw similar reports on the web.
I have a friend who has the Super Vinci...no finger whack issue there...look at the shape of the back of the trigger guard compared to the regular Vinci. I repeat, I had no issue with field loads, but 3" 1 1/4oz felt like a monkey beating my middle finger against that trigger guard.
The shape of the Vinci trigger guard does not work FOR ME and how I hold a shotgun with my meat paws...may not apply to others. Buddy has a Super Vinci...no problem.
I contacted Benelli and they offered a free upgrade to a Super Vinci but I was turned off by then and just wanted to go bac to a more traditional shotgun. The 3.5" guns have never felt as good in my hands. Benelli then gave me a free exchange (pay shipping) for an M2.
What a great service company. If you want to try one that's great, but if it smacks you like it shouldn't then send it back.
I own at least one of each of the following Model 12, A-5, 11-87, Browning Gold Hunter 3.5" (some day I'll get it to quit jamming I know). I have been hunting / shooting duck loads since 1982 (long enough to remember what Federal Copper Coated Buffered Lead 2's did to Canadian Geese. Can you say airborn tennis raquet?)
The Super Vinci is a great gun with a better designed trigger guard, the Vinci is a simply awesome design but the trigger guard did not work for me.
On a less severe note I did not particularly care for the safety positioning (too far forward for my taste) as most shotguns I have shot it is more readily available, but it is not something that you can't get used to.
30 years of shooting shotguns and I never had the issue, fellow duck hunters told me to tape the finger as they showed me their permanent hematoma's. I just couldn't bring myself to do that to shoot an $1100-$1200 shotgun. They shouldn't do that.
This is my personal experience and may not apply to you.
RockedEm
"Did you see me hit that duck? I can't believe he didn't fall!"
"YUP, you sure rocked 'em"
SO take all that for what its worth but I love Beretta and Benelli and take it as my personal mission to keep them in business contrary to my wife's wishes.
Late this last summer I purchased a Benelli Vinci as I had been eyeballing them, felt great how it threw up to shoulder and just a neat idea all around. Ugly to my eye, but the benefits seemed to outweigh that. I ran across one on CLEARANCE when they were clearing out guns from DICK's Sporting Goods that I couldn't pass up in Max 4.
Brought it home, adjusted shims/drop and just fell in love with it on the Sporting Clays course...just an absolutely great gun. Quick, could feel the difference in rise from other guns...quick follow ups.
First day in the duck blind firing 3" loads. WHACK on my middle finger against the trigger guard.
By the end of the first day my middle finger was swelling. This continued for two weeks and then I searched around and saw similar reports on the web.
I have a friend who has the Super Vinci...no finger whack issue there...look at the shape of the back of the trigger guard compared to the regular Vinci. I repeat, I had no issue with field loads, but 3" 1 1/4oz felt like a monkey beating my middle finger against that trigger guard.
The shape of the Vinci trigger guard does not work FOR ME and how I hold a shotgun with my meat paws...may not apply to others. Buddy has a Super Vinci...no problem.
I contacted Benelli and they offered a free upgrade to a Super Vinci but I was turned off by then and just wanted to go bac to a more traditional shotgun. The 3.5" guns have never felt as good in my hands. Benelli then gave me a free exchange (pay shipping) for an M2.
What a great service company. If you want to try one that's great, but if it smacks you like it shouldn't then send it back.
I own at least one of each of the following Model 12, A-5, 11-87, Browning Gold Hunter 3.5" (some day I'll get it to quit jamming I know). I have been hunting / shooting duck loads since 1982 (long enough to remember what Federal Copper Coated Buffered Lead 2's did to Canadian Geese. Can you say airborn tennis raquet?)
The Super Vinci is a great gun with a better designed trigger guard, the Vinci is a simply awesome design but the trigger guard did not work for me.
On a less severe note I did not particularly care for the safety positioning (too far forward for my taste) as most shotguns I have shot it is more readily available, but it is not something that you can't get used to.
30 years of shooting shotguns and I never had the issue, fellow duck hunters told me to tape the finger as they showed me their permanent hematoma's. I just couldn't bring myself to do that to shoot an $1100-$1200 shotgun. They shouldn't do that.
This is my personal experience and may not apply to you.
RockedEm
"Did you see me hit that duck? I can't believe he didn't fall!"
"YUP, you sure rocked 'em"
I've been reading about the finger whack as well and opted for the super Vinci because of it. I also read an article i believe by Randy Wakeman explaining that there is virtually no difference to the Super Vinci from the Vinci except for 3/4" in length. I have no problems with trap loads in my SV.
Hi guys,
Today I received my second Vinci.
I had one a couple of years ago and got my middle finger whacked so hard I sold the gun but I always missed it because it is the easiest gun to point and hit targets with that I have ever owned.
I'm 74 and do a fair amount of gunsmith work so I had a duck hunter friend bring in his Vinci and looked the trigger guard over carefully and took some measurements. I felt I could easily cut some of the plastic out of the rear of the trigger guard so it wouldn't hit my finger and contour the guard so it looked good also.
I did the job tonight and it took me about 1/2 hour with a Dremel tool and a round file. Wish I had thought of it when I owned the first one but it is done now and there is a lot of clearance for my finger and it even looks better than the Super Vinci.
Over the years I have used many fine shotguns but never one as quick and nice pointing as a Vinci.
The Vince does recoil rather smartly with duck loads but I think I have solved my main problem with the gun.
If you can buy one for a good price do it. If you find the trigger guard hits your middle finger you can probably get it modified by a gunsmith at a pretty low cost.
How about some pics of your modifications?Peacore said:
Hi guys,
Today I received my second Vinci.
I had one a couple of years ago and got my middle finger whacked so hard I sold the gun but I always missed it because it is the easiest gun to point and hit targets with that I have ever owned.
I'm 74 and do a fair amount of gunsmith work so I had a duck hunter friend bring in his Vinci and looked the trigger guard over carefully and took some measurements. I felt I could easily cut some of the plastic out of the rear of the trigger guard so it wouldn't hit my finger and contour the guard so it looked good also.
I did the job tonight and it took me about 1/2 hour with a Dremel tool and a round file. Wish I had thought of it when I owned the first one but it is done now and there is a lot of clearance for my finger and it even looks better than the Super Vinci.
Over the years I have used many fine shotguns but never one as quick and nice pointing as a Vinci.
The Vince does recoil rather smartly with duck loads but I think I have solved my main problem with the gun.
If you can buy one for a good price do it. If you find the trigger guard hits your middle finger you can probably get it modified by a gunsmith at a pretty low cost.
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