Need Help on Gun Upgrade!

[Grit]

Fabarm L4S. Ready Randy Wakeman review of it . Its also on you tube. I have two now.
Good luck, but you have to buy what fits you the best.

 

[AtTheMurph]

I may have mis-spoke on it, raised rib? Not sure what it's called specifically, where the barrel has a raised surface, when I handle the gun I like a clean sightline straight down the barrell with it slightly raised, the montefrelto I tried didn't have it. The Binelli click I see isn't a new problem, that may influence me now that I've looked into it more.

@AtTheMurph, I like 3 shots no o/u or s/s for me.

If you want to not have to worry about the jams and want to carry a nice light gun, probably missing the boat.

 

[Pheasants & a Lab]

BEST way is to go mount as many as you can and find the fit that you like. Just my experience liking the 870 sight picture of seeing a little rib and floating birds that I shot for years, the Montefeltro was the sight picture I liked. I like looking at a wood stock also, so win win for me but obviously not necessary. Actually bought a Cordoba and couldn't get used to the high rib and had to cover everything. I have a Super Black Eagle and its too heavy in my opinion. Its a gen1 so maybe they are lighter now but not necessary for pheasant or duck.
Good luck and HOW FUN to get to buy a new gun.

 

[grossklw]

If you want to not have to worry about the jams and want to carry a nice light gun, probably missing the boat.

I can live with an occasional Jam. But it’s happened 4x this year when I would’ve had an easy follow up (not an excuse for missing the first shot but another jam would’ve been a double). I just simply stated im not interested in a Sxs or o/u, I like having 3 shots because I hunt multiple species. I tried a Retay Masai Mara and am leaning that way currently. I’ve gotten enough opinions now to feel comfortable with any of the franchi, Benelli, or Retay I think.

 

[dhuggins]

I can live with an occasional Jam. But it’s happened 4x this year when I would’ve had an easy follow up (not an excuse for missing the first shot but another jam would’ve been a double). I just simply stated im not interested in a Sxs or o/u, I like having 3 shots because I hunt multiple species. I tried a Retay Masai Mara and am leaning that way currently. I’ve gotten enough opinions now to feel comfortable with any of the franchi, Benelli, or Retay I think.

Gross- I have both the Masai Mara and the Gordion and I honestly prefer the Gordion.
Having shot both a lot, it would be hard to justify the extra money. Just my 2 cents.

 

[grossklw]

Went pheasant hunting last night and my shotgun jammed and cost me a chance at another rooster (doesn’t excuse the first shot). I about threw it into the marsh and went home. Weird side note, flushed a hen and the idiot flew 150 yards directly into a power line and committed suicide.

Got home, told my wife I’m buying a shotgun today so if that’s what you got me for Xmas speak now or forever hold your peace, she said have at it.

Ended up going with Retay Masai Mara, I don’t need 3.5 but thought it may be nice for turkey hunting. Modified shims when I got home today, I’ll pattern and shoot a couple rounds of clays Friday before trying to get my first ditch parrot this weekend. Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[dhuggins]

Nice looking gun!

 

[grossklw]

So far so good!