Welcome to SGW. Both are very good and will work well for upland. Neither design is any more reliable than the other. Both models will go a long time between cleanings if needed with the Legacy being a little better. Cycle rate is as fast as you would ever need on both models.
Both are pretty light in weight and have a similar balance with more weight towards the stock. They are both very thin thru the forearms. The Legacy holds five rounds while the AL48 holds four and neither can take an extention.
You already mentioned the biggest difference with cleaning time. I doubt you will have any issues with recoil with either model as you are used to a pump. Shims are supplied with each gun to adjust fit which has the biggest effect on felt recoil.
Hold both as much as possible and pick the one you would feel the most comfortable with upland hunting.
The Auto-5 was ran to 1999 I belive. It was a special run called the "Final Tribute".
Both are pretty light in weight and have a similar balance with more weight towards the stock. They are both very thin thru the forearms. The Legacy holds five rounds while the AL48 holds four and neither can take an extention.
You already mentioned the biggest difference with cleaning time. I doubt you will have any issues with recoil with either model as you are used to a pump. Shims are supplied with each gun to adjust fit which has the biggest effect on felt recoil.
Hold both as much as possible and pick the one you would feel the most comfortable with upland hunting.
The Auto-5 was ran to 1999 I belive. It was a special run called the "Final Tribute".
