I don’t need a new shotgun. I want one. There isn’t a shotgun event that I’m not covered in, clays to upland to waterfowl. I have autos and pumps and semis and sxs and o/u. 20/16/12 in multitude of formats.

Seems like you know enough to answer your own questions.

after your recommendations watch me go grab a new A5 in 16….

This should encourage a response 🤦🏼‍♂️😁

 

you need a 28 gauge

 

Get a 28 GA baby frame Beretta 686 and smile every time you pull the trigger.

 

Browning A5 16GA in camo pattern of your choice. Why?.... because 'Merica! ....that's why. Several Online dealer's have some models for around $1450 right now.

 

Browning maxus II wicked wing.
Has mag cut off. Coated for protection in bad environments. 3 1/2 capable. And lots of camo options.

 

I'm very happy with my A400 Xtreme Plus. It's perfect for the duck hunting I do on the Chesapeake.

 

You got plenty of good new guns. I'd go old school and get an Auto 5 in 16 gauge over the A5. But the new ones are nice too.

 

A400 Extreme Plus {I really am fond of mine and here is why I like it so much}

a) Choose the finish of your liking. [wood, camo pattern of your desire, black]
b) Best barrel tech and pattern production today [imo]
c) Kick off system means it will be pleasant no matter what you shoot up to 3 1/2"
d) drilled and tapped receiver if you wanted to utilize a red dot or such
e) adjustability with the shims to make it fit you

 

My only autoloader is a 20 gauge Rem LW. I have become interested in a 12 gauge auto From your list and from some of my shooting buddies guns the Fabarm L4S is probably going to be my choice.

 

I don’t need a new shotgun. I want one.
...
What should I buy?

Just send a $2-5k check (or blank if you have no budget) to Cole's or Joel's and let them pick one for you, tell them to keep the change...

 

kind of like my 80 year old farmer buddy said when referring to something else…..”the worst I had was pretty darn good”

Kind of my philosophy on guns. I only need one more, the next one.

 

If I had to choose another auto, Silver Monte would be my choice. Such a beautiful looking gun.. Will go nicely with the others..

 

I agree. Love mine, but rarely shoot it 🙁

 

Doves, huh ? Challenge yourself, A400 w 28 or 30" barrel. I own one, points great, swings effortlessly, minimal recoil.

 

You could join the cult of the Winchester Super X-1 but you can't have mine.

 

I used to collect Browning auto 5's what a great shotgun.

 

I don’t need a new shotgun. I want one.

Fabarm L4S Grey Hunter?

Fabarm L4S Hunter Shotgun: Seven Years a Favorite

 

I second the recommendation of a 28 since you didn’t mention one of those.

 

What are you planning to use the gun for? That would have a be influence I what I would buy. I usually bought guns for 2 different reasons.

1 it was something I had a reason for buying. A sporting clays gun, a pheasant gun, a waterfowl gun, a deer gun.

2 it was a good deal. A clean Wingmaster for $150 or a pair of Citoris for $900.

If I didn't know what I wanted, I would save my money and wait till I needed something or stumbled into a smoking deal.

 

Maybe a Beretta 1301T...

 

Savage Renegauge; because..........you'll have the only one - wherever you go.

 

Fabarm L4S. Any flavor.

 

Decisions decisions.
Thanks for the input guys.

A 28 is definitely on the shortlist too.

Somebody said I should wait until I know what I’ll use it for before buying. That would make sense. But so would have not buying any after I was a senior in high school with a new 870. That would have served me well for my entire life. No fun in that though.

 

For a 3 inch 12 gauge, I would go Fabarm. For a 3 1/2 12 gauge, I would go Maxus II.

 

How about a good Turkey or predator shotgun.

I would get a Mossberg 940 now days but I bought a 930 new for $600. After a good cleaning this gun runs just as good and fast as shotguns costing 3 times as much and is a hammer with TSS but what isn’t lol. With no4 TSS it’s a 70 yard coyote gun and will just devastate a gobbler out to at least that range.

IMO setup the way I set it up it’s a specialty gun.

 

if you need others to help you get/decide on another gun, you need professional assistance

 

I'll second or third the auto 5. The feel and shooting experience is pretty unique and there is gobs of nostalgia there. Add in they are dead nuts reliable, as long as you pick the right one for your purpose (2 3/4 or magnum) and not terribly expensive, tho they have escalated like everything else.

I think they are kind of like 1911s...everyone should have one. But once you get one, sometimes you end up with 4 What a coincidence, designed by the same guy.

 

I’ve worked off and on in Northern Utah 6 months at a time, 3 different times, driven by the Browning museum twice a week each time on my way to the airport. Every time I work out there I run my mouth about needing to go through it and haven’t yet. The guy was a genius. Have a 1911, a pair of 1885s, and my grandpas Savage 745 (traded a bucket of tomatoes to him to get it…), but maybe I need the real deal….