The Sorix is the better finished gun (Cerakote) and shoots to point of aim.

 

Both ! M2 typically print where you point them, less chance of that with a SBE3

 

Both ! M2 typically print where you point them

Not true. They all shoot high-- not as ridiculous as the SBE3 and others, but clearly high.

 

Sorix for sure!

 

I thought the hot buy in inertia guns was the sub $400 Impala Plus?

 

They must have quit paying the gun shills

 

So are you saying the Impala is inferior?

 

So we don’t like Retay now also?
I am getting so confused.

 

I have a Weatherby element 20 gauge. Is it in or out with the gun shills?

 

The Sorix has unique camo/cerakote finish, robust controls, and easy handling IMO. The M2 model is known for its reliability, fast cycling, and smooth swing IMO. I will definitely go with the M2 for its reliability and all-round performance.

 

Most people can’t get away with simply posting a meme here.

 

That is true, comments are necessary and I’ve had a meme post deleted for lack of any comment.

 

Shotgun expert Fudd gives another “in-depth” analysis of the latest and greatest Benelli replacement!!

 

The wet shoe contest will stop between a few of you.

Steve

 

I can't get past the receiver length gash in the left side of the Sorix. As a right-hander, I cannot see an upside to this as a duck gun, or even an upland gun on a windy, dusty day.

 

Not to worry, an expert, who seems to rarely waterfowl hunt, assured me it wasn't an issue. It has the swappable bolt handle gimmick for the lefties, 5 year old finger painting camo, and is the best right now, that's all you need to know.

 

Ya'll are a tough crowd.

 

I would imagine that a young hunter would appreciate the lower price of the Weatherby.

Speaking only for myself, this isn't a gun a seasoned duck hunter would graduate to. Especially in the foul weather that waterfowl hunting almost requires. A windy day in the high desert chasing Scaled Quail, this feature wouldn't be beneficial. Moisture or grit entering that gap in the receiver cannot help function.

The three B's still apply when it comes to solid, working wing guns. Whether you like them or not Beretta, Browning, and Benelli are still the 800-pound gorillas, and nothing Weatherby sells comes close to them.

 

Speaking only for myself, this isn't a gun a seasoned duck hunter would graduate to. Especially in the foul weather that waterfowl hunting almost requires. A windy day in the high desert chasing Scaled Quail, this feature wouldn't be beneficial. Moisture or grit entering that gap in the receiver cannot help function.

The notion that the machined slit in the receiver is a problem is nonsense, with no basis in reality. Over the years, I've hunted with far more open / exposed actions, as in Double Autos and B2000's. Yet, to drop the trigger group on the Sorix means you have the arduous task of knocking out exactly one pin. Machined slit paranoia is just that-- paranoia.

The Marocchi made Weatherby 18i has no left hand slit. Yet, the Sorix sold more in its first month that the 18i did in a year. The Cerakote is of more value to those with a weatherproof ideal, it does shoot to point of aim, the raised rib is something that many appreciate. Obviously, there is built-in appeal to left-handed shooters with no upcharge.

An A5 Wicked Wing runs around $2200 or so: a Sorix is around $1300-- many folks can find a spot for the $900 they did not spend on the gun.

 

Between the two, give me the Benelli.

 

They are both probably fine, but given the choice between the two, I would take the M2 and run.

 

M2. Not even a second thought.

 

One problem with the Benelli is the dreaded Benelli click that can happen at the worst possible time.