Autoloader tactical shotgun reliability

[jd4320t]

I've been reading up on tactical autoloaders and wanted to see what INGO has to say about them. I first thought about getting a Remington 1187 with an 18" barrel but then read that it won't cycle reliably with cheaper ammo. I definitely don't want something that has to be fed 00buck all the time. Next is the 1100 Tac4. I like this and have read some good things but not sure I want a 22" barrel.

What else can I look at?

Also, I'd like something I could put a field barrel on to shoot clays. Is this possible?

Ok INGO, teach me and tell me what you have.

 

[snowwalker]

For me it's a Mossberg 930 SPX that I bought off Ingo, been a great gun. Feeds both 3 3/4 and 3" shells just fine.

 

[Rookie]

Benelli ftw.

I think the "cheap" loads refers to lighter loads. My Benellis won't reliably cycle dove loads.

 

[Rookie]

3 3/4?

 

[451_Detonics]

Feeds both 3 3/4 and 3" shells just fine.

alrighty then...

Nothing wrong with a 22 inch barrel, I think it is kind of short personally. I prefer a 26" with a 10 shot extension for HD. Also you can put a 28 inch barrel on the 1100. You can either leave the extension on or buy a regular magazine cap to replace it. My 1100 has run flawlessly through many, many rounds, I would guess the number to be ion the 5 figures range.

 

[gunman41mag]

I've been reading up on tactical autoloaders and wanted to see what INGO has to say about them. I first thought about getting a Remington 1187 with an 18" barrel but then read that it won't cycle reliably with cheaper ammo. I definitely don't want something that has to be fed 00buck all the time. Next is the 1100 Tac4. I like this and have read some good things but not sure I want a 22" barrel.

What else can I look at?

Also, I'd like something I could put a field barrel on to shoot clays. Is this possible?

Ok INGO, teach me and tell me what you have.

I have two BENELLI M1 SUPER 90, with 18.5 inch barrel, with extended mag tube, pistol grip, rifle sights. I still haven't shot them, but have been told, BENELLI is an E X C E L L E N T semi-auto shotgun

 

[malern28us]

I wanted a semi auto tactical shotgun last year until I talked to a guy that works on shotguns. I was told that the semi auto shotguns that are left in the closet or at the bedside and aren't used on a regular basis, tend to have a lot more problems than pump shotguns. I was told if its used and cleaned regularly, semi autos are great. If you are the type to place it in the closet or under the bed and expect it to work at a moments notice, you might get a rude surprise. I know what type of gun owner I am. I bought the tactical pump!

 

[obijohn]

As with any manufactured device that you rely upon, a semi auto shotgun for defensive purposes must be tested thoroughly. The ammunition must also be tested for reliability and suitability for purpose. That being said, a modern semi shotgun, in good condition and properly configured would be great for defensive use. I use Remington and mossberg, but there are several on the market that will work well.

 

[mammynun]

 

[Jack Ryan]

I've been reading up on tactical autoloaders and wanted to see what INGO has to say about them. I first thought about getting a Remington 1187 with an 18" barrel but then read that it won't cycle reliably with cheaper ammo. I definitely don't want something that has to be fed 00buck all the time. Next is the 1100 Tac4. I like this and have read some good things but not sure I want a 22" barrel.

What else can I look at?

Also, I'd like something I could put a field barrel on to shoot clays. Is this possible?

Ok INGO, teach me and tell me what you have.

You won't do better than a Remington 1100 or 1187. I've shot THOUSANDS of rounds of the cheapest stuff you can buy through my 1187.

The down side to the 1187 is, mine at least, you need to clean it throughly every 4-500 rounds to keep it functioning smoothly. Probably true for most semi-autos but I'm just guessing. It will shoot thousands but you'll get one every box or so that doesn't eject or something like that.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I have two BENELLI M1 SUPER 90, with 18.5 inch barrel, with extended mag tube, pistol grip, rifle sights. I still haven't shot them, but have been told, BENELLI is an E X C E L L E N T semi-auto shotgun

hearsay - definition of hearsay by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

 

[jd4320t]

You won't do better than a Remington 1100 or 1187. I've shot THOUSANDS of rounds of the cheapest stuff you can buy through my 1187.

The down side to the 1187 is, mine at least, you need to clean it throughly every 4-500 rounds to keep it functioning smoothly. Probably true for most semi-autos but I'm just guessing. It will shoot thousands but you'll get one every box or so that doesn't eject or something like that.

What length is your barrel?

 

[jd4320t]

Trust me..I want a Saiga 12 bad but I'm not willing to pay $900 for a stock model and then have to pay more to convert it. When and if the prices come back down I will have one for sure.

 

[byggpoppa]

1187 P... just do it

 

[Tombs]

Saiga 12... You can make it run what ever you want to run, and out of the box will always be 100% with any decent ammunition.

 

[JSeroka]

AA-12 for the WIN of WINS!

 

[Jack Ryan]

What length is your barrel?

I've got a trap barrel for it and a short slug barrel both and probably every choke tube there is short of the rifled choke tube.

 

[GMack_1]

Look at Tristar..., Viper G2. Been reading good stuff about them. Not USA made, though.