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    Not intentionally. Not sure if it was my internet connection or the forum, but I got a lot of lag. I didn't even think it posted ONCE.

    That said, I also shoot a Remington 878....a shotgun that no one remembers.

    I have a Remington 887 Nitro (not semi) and I love it but I've seen where a lot on here seem to hate it. Not really sure why.
     

    fabsroman

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    Mar 14, 2009
    35,852
    Winfield/Taylorsville in Carroll
    I have a Remington 887 Nitro (not semi) and I love it but I've seen where a lot on here seem to hate it. Not really sure why.

    You ever post what you intend on using this shotgun for? Huge difference between using it for home defense, wing shooting, deer hunting, etc.

    With that said, my preference would either be Benelli or Beretta. Which exact model would depend on the task at hand.
     

    possumman

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    Jan 13, 2011
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    Pikesville Md
    Just got a deal (on Gunbroker-NIB)on a Mossberg 930 Pro Sporting --good looking gun--so far have put a couple hundred rounds through it- mostly 1oz sporting loads--not a bobble, shoots great--breaks everything if I do my job and it comes with 3 Briley chokes. I generally shoot a Browning 725 or Berretta 391 semi but the Mossberg will make a great "guest" gun. Check it out.
     
    You ever post what you intend on using this shotgun for? Huge difference between using it for home defense, wing shooting, deer hunting, etc.

    With that said, my preference would either be Benelli or Beretta. Which exact model would depend on the task at hand.

    That would be a possible suggestion if there were budget constraints, but without budget constraints I would not consider any Mossberg product to be a Lincoln type product (i.e., I am a Ford guy).

    Fabs,
    What are your thoughts on the shotgun in post #16?
     

    rob-cubed

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    Sep 24, 2009
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    Holding the line in Baltimore
    I don’t hunt. Do most of my shotguns are geared towards defensive purposes .

    I’m partial to semi-automatic combat shotguns.

    My list:
    Benelli M4
    Benelli m2
    Beretta 1301 tactical
    Remington versamax
    FN SLp
    Vepr or Saiga 12

    As others have said, it depends on use--but Scar's list is solid for SD purposes. I'm partial to VEPR because of my affinity for Russian arms. It's also one of the only decent mag-fed shotguns available.

    But, if you've ever shot skeet or trap with a combat shotgun next to a hunting shotgun you will begin to understand the beauty of the traditional hunting design.
     

    fabsroman

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    Mar 14, 2009
    35,852
    Winfield/Taylorsville in Carroll
    Fabs,
    What are your thoughts on the shotgun in post #16?

    If Beretta and Benelli went out of business, I would be buying Fabarms autos and Caesar Guerini o/u shotguns.

    Kind of like if Ford/Lincoln went out of business, I would be buying Chevy/Buick/Cadillac. It would take quite a while before I would be buying VW or Chrysler stuff.

    If Ruger were to go under, I would start buying Sako rifles. Hell, I've been thinking about changing rifle loyalty and jumping to Sako, but will stick with Ruger for the time being.

    So, to answer your actual question, I think Fabarms is a very nice auto loading shotgun.
     

    fabsroman

    Ultimate Member
    Mar 14, 2009
    35,852
    Winfield/Taylorsville in Carroll
    Just got a deal (on Gunbroker-NIB)on a Mossberg 930 Pro Sporting --good looking gun--so far have put a couple hundred rounds through it- mostly 1oz sporting loads--not a bobble, shoots great--breaks everything if I do my job and it comes with 3 Briley chokes. I generally shoot a Browning 725 or Berretta 391 semi but the Mossberg will make a great "guest" gun. Check it out.

    Yeah, the Mossberg is a good "guest" shotgun. Exactly right. Kind of like the 1960's era Browning Auto 5 that I have in the safe. I have not shot it in 30 or so years. It used to be a "guest" gun, but now that I have extra Berettas, I let guests use them and the Auto 5 is a nostalgia gun.

    So, where does that put the Mossberg? Behind the Beretta auto and the Browning o/u for sure.
     
    If Beretta and Benelli went out of business, I would be buying Fabarms autos and Caesar Guerini o/u shotguns.

    Kind of like if Ford/Lincoln went out of business, I would be buying Chevy/Buick/Cadillac. It would take quite a while before I would be buying VW or Chrysler stuff.

    If Ruger were to go under, I would start buying Sako rifles. Hell, I've been thinking about changing rifle loyalty and jumping to Sako, but will stick with Ruger for the time being.

    So, to answer your actual question, I think Fabarms is a very nice auto loading shotgun.

    Re-read my post- #16
     
    My reply wasn't 2 cent shotgunning enough for you?

    I wasn't all over the place enough. Knew I should have thrown in some Hondas, Toyotas, and Ferraris and then some other products to the list. Maybe should have listed different makers of mozzarella.

    I really busted out laughing once I caught on how you "Fabs Rolled" me.
    Check out this shotgun review...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
     

    possumman

    Ultimate Member
    Jan 13, 2011
    3,201
    Pikesville Md
    We will see how the Mossberg 930 Pro Sporting works out after a couple thousand rounds thru it---would like Mossberg to be successful with this--they are made here...The 3-gun guys seem to make the JM Pro 930 work ok
     

    BigSteve57

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    Feb 14, 2011
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    You ever post what you intend on using this shotgun for? Huge difference between using it for home defense, wing shooting, deer hunting, etc.

    With that said, my preference would either be Benelli or Beretta. Which exact model would depend on the task at hand.
    I asked that at post #2. I began to think that it must have been a dumb question.
     

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