Wish you were closer wife has a new versamax and I have a m2. You could try both. Versa definitely shoots softer than my m2 but my m2 eats anything. So far the versa does too but being gas it could fail on lite loads.

 

Which Versamax do you have? The Competition one is supposed to have a larger loading port, I was wondering if the standard one is really all that different.

 

I have owned all three at different times, but never shot 3 gun. Nelli is simple easy to manipulate. Never had an issue. FN SLP was very smooth and ran great. Came with everything as you mentioned. Also never had a problem. Had the Versa Max, but we didn't get along. The gun may work fine, but it wasn't a good fit for me.

Between the 3 I stuck with the nelli. Personal preference. I think they are all good choices.

 

Heard some not too good things about the FN's reliability or lack of. Shot the Benelli and it was good but found the Versamax slightly softer shooting and the recoil was easier to get back on target quickly. The Benelli recoiled up and over (sideways) , while the Versamax had a slightly softer upward push. This test was done with both guns after they had been worked on by a good gunsmith (Joel P) , while shooting light field loads. My results, and why I bought the Versamax. Hope that helps. Good luck.

 

Do you know what the 'smith had to do on the Versa?

 

Changed the sights and cleaned up and enlarged the loading port as well as welded and re shaped the lifter. I had him do the same thing to mine.

 

How about a Beretta 1301?

 

Do not think you can put an extended mag tube on it.

 

I will try to get some pics of both guns for you.

 

Thanks!

 

I'm really leaning towards the Versamax, but would like to find one to handle first.

 

How about that new Stoeger that's coming out (or may already be out)? M3K I believe it was. Made specifically for 3 gun.

 

Best deal for the least amount of cash?? The Versamax Competition Tactical. It comes out of the box ready to run... The Benelli M2 is an awesome shotgun but you have to invest more $$ after the initial purchase.. I have shot both platforms. A Versamax is the cheaper way to go...

The Versamax Tactical is a good choice but needs some additional work to be 3 gun ready..

I shoot a Versamax Competition Tactical and it runs great and eats anything shoved past the lifter... lol!

Hope this helps..

 

Best deal for the least amount of cash?? The Versamax Competition Tactical. It comes out of the box ready to run... The Benelli M2 is an awesome shotgun but you have to invest more $$ after the initial purchase.. I have shot both platforms. A Versamax is the cheaper way to go...

The Versamax Tactical is a good choice but needs some additional work to be 3 gun ready..

I shoot a Versamax Competition Tactical and it runs great and eats anything shoved past the lifter... lol!

Hope this helps..

Did you 'need' to do anything to it out of the box?

 

Gassers are always going to have a softer felt recoil but I really lean on my Benelli when I want reliability.

 

Here it is:

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/news/stoeger-industries-introduces-3-gun-ready-m3k

And here's a Youtube video on it:

 

I know it's cheap to add, but I'm skeptical of any gun marketed as "3 Gun Ready" that comes with only 4+1 capacity. Is like throwing some flame decals on a Taurus and saying "NASCAR ready!"

 

Another +1 for the Versamax. I have the Versamax Tactical, got mine right before the Competition Tactical model became available. The only things I've done to mine extra so far is adding a welded/extended lifter by C-Rums and I also picked up a +1 and +2 cap for the mag tube. So far, it has run with no issues using Wal-Mart bulk pack stuff. May end up getting the loading port hogged out and adding a rear XS sight, but no rush to do that yet. Just getting started in the multi-gun stuff, so getting a bit more trigger time with it before I make any big changes.

 

Yeah I'm hearing some very good things about the new Beretta 1301 Comp. Its the model I'm considering.

 

I've got a 1301 and a Versamax. The versa shoots a little softer due to being heavier, but I prefer the Beretta. Of the two the Beretta is the closest to being race ready out of the box. The Versa needs some tweeting to load and run smooth. In two years Of shooting 1-2 matches a month and several majors I've had one malfunction with the Beretta and it was due to ammo. The Beretta shoots slugs like a rifle, I just use the bead. Went 1for 1 on all the slugs at Tarheel South Saturday.

 

What did you have to do to the VM to get it to load and run smooth?

I would like to shoot the 1301 as well.. I've heard good things about it.... I did notice the 1301 comes out of the box with only a 5+1 capacity and one choke whereas the
VMCT comes with 8+1 capacity, a +2 tube extension, and 4 Remington ( Briley ) chokes.

 

What about the 930 JM Pro Mossburg? I have an SPX I use, little short for 3 gun, but the thing never fails, I just have to think out my reloads more. I couldn't find a Versamax at the time. I love that SPX shotgun. Shoots fast. I have never had an issue with feeding or firing. ArmrPl8 has one of the JM Pro's I shot at his Conover match and I loved it. $700 ish. Lots cheaper than the Remmy and 1 less second mortgage than a Benelli. I have shot the Benellis too, but I don't think spending that much more would give me a return on my investment. Well, except braggin' that I shoot one. And there is that. hahaha

Honestly, I wouldnt hesitate on the Mossburg, Remmy or Beretta or the Benelli. I have found that Remmy and Benelli has the most aftermarket parts, followed closely by the Mossberg. For my level of competing, $700.00 is a good price for me to spend.

 

What about the 930 JM Pro Mossburg? I have an SPX I use, little short for 3 gun, but the thing never fails, I just have to think out my reloads more. I couldn't find a Versamax at the time. I love that SPX shotgun. Shoots fast. I have never had an issue with feeding or firing. ArmrPl8 has one of the JM Pro's I shot at his Conover match and I loved it. $700 ish. Lots cheaper than the Remmy and 1 less second mortgage than a Benelli. I have shot the Benellis too, but I don't think spending that much more would give me a return on my investment. Well, except braggin' that I shoot one. And there is that. hahaha

Honestly, I wouldnt hesitate on the Mossburg, Remmy or Beretta or the Benelli. I have found that Remmy and Benelli has the most aftermarket parts, followed closely by the Mossberg. For my level of competing, $700.00 is a good price for me to spend.

I have a Mossberg 930 now and am looking to upgrade. It's been fine for about 2 years worth of matches, but I'm ready to move up.

 

Gotcha. showoff

 

I run a SLP and it has performed great out of the box. There are plenty of mods available if you choose. The one I really need to do is the enlarged bolt release.

 

GrabAGun.com has the Beretta for $992 shipped....add a $50 tube and should be ready to roll. I'm awfully tempted.

 

http://oakhillguns.com/shotgun.html

 

My JM930 24" seems to do everything perfect, beyond opening the loading port up more and welding the lifter is somewhat hard to see what another solution would offer. The Stoeger M3000 that that is popular to mod for 3gun, has a new sibling in the linup in a couple weeks, the M3K, which is a 3gun ready version, it just needs a extended tube. The Versamax competition and Berettea 1301 Competition (that needs a tube) makes since as ready to shot models as well.

 

Polish the internals including the trigger, polish the mag tube, relieve some off the shell catch, open the loading port, install the competition lifter and blend the forend so it doesn't catch your hand or the shells for load two or quads. I added a plus two mag extension not shown in the pic, so it's 10+1.

 

WNC Seabee...

Has your wallet got lighter yet?? lol

 

Another 3Gun Shotgun option....

http://www.predatortactical.com/Burkett_3GN_S_Shotgun_p499.html

 

Doesn't look like they're even available. Note at bottom of that screen says "shipping upon ATF import approval" or some such like that.

 

well, my wallet is light by about $1,100.....

That and a +5 Nordic tube I hope to have in hand for Saturday's match.

 

Beretta huh?

 

Came down to the Beretta v the VersaMax Competition Tactical. Seemed to be toss up, but the Beretta is a bit lighter and my wife has shown interest in shooting clays. Also, that Versamax with the green receiver and faux carbon fiber is just ugly as sin. The cost will end up being about the same after you factor in the extension and a couple chokes.

Also, I have a sour taste for most things Remington these days since they seem to have so many QC issues. Maybe not fair to compare the shotgun line to what they've done with the R51 and Marlins. But it is what it is.

 

Oh it's fair. Their shotgun line has been effected also. Remember the 105 CTi, I'm sure they don't won't us to remember that. I almost bought one, glad I didn't, I ended up buying a Browning Gold then a Beretta Extrema 2 with a mag extension for range fun. Also the Remington 887's have been recalled recently. The Versa Max had issues during the release, they seem to have recovered. The Versamax is probably the only current new Remington product I would think about getting if I found a deal.

Only negative about Beretta I have heard of is the slow customer service, but your less likely to need it with any the the Big 3 B's in the shotgun world, Browning (FN), Bellini, Beretta.