New a5 20 guage

Goosemaster said:
I've never owned an all black shotgun, but I do have a camo 870 super mag that I use a lot for turkey, and pheasant. It's probably a 25-year-old gun, I know he bought it at Walmart, and he probably paid like $360 for it. It's very dependable and I like it.
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I like to keep things simple. My brother has a Mossberg 500 in the old school camo. I love that style of camo. All that new stuff is not something I like. So all black is better for me.
 
Goosemaster said:
I've never owned an all black shotgun, but I do have a camo 870 super mag that I use a lot for turkey, and pheasant. It's probably a 25-year-old gun, I know he bought it at Walmart, and he probably paid like $360 for it. It's very dependable and I like it.
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You may need to handle the A5 before purchasing. The pistol grip is really tight, and I don't really have large hands. If I were to get one, it would have to be the lightning model. I just don't like the tight pistol grip on them. I held both the A5 20 and the Benelli Monte Ultra light yesterday and much prefer the UL. The UL is a really nice looking gun, where the A5 is kind of bland. And that 24 inch barrel pulls up quick.
 
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westksbowhunter said:
You may need to handle the A5 before purchasing. The pistol grip is really tight, and I don't really have large hands. If I were to get one, it would have to be the lightning model. I just don't like the tight pistol grip on them. I held both the A5 20 and the Benelli Monte Ultra light yesterday and much prefer the UL. The UL is a really nice looking gun, where the A5 is kind of bland. And that 24 inch barrel pulls up quick.
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Great call, I have only bought one shotgun I never handled. It was a retay Mausi Mara. I loved all the features and everything about the shotgun. I could not get use to the pistol grip. Great shotgun but I shoot the others better so this a safe queen.
 
My new A5 Sweet Sixteen is the only long gun I’ve bought without handling and it was a good call. I’ve bought some pistols without handling and regret some of those buys and love some others. But I do think you need to handle one. I wanted the lightning version but couldn’t find one. I have other shotguns that have the tight pistol grip like the A5 and it was not an issue for me. But I have shotguns with English stocks, pistol grips, etc….
 
Goosemaster said:
It is a different beast, but very light, and I like it I might buy one. I can't really compare it to a 1950s A5, except generally it's similar.
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Other than its shape and higher price than the competition it doesn’t have much in common with the older auto five.

Probably a very good shotgun, but any comparison to the older version is marketing. That might not be a bad thing however.
 
McFarmer said:
Other than its shape and higher price than the competition it doesn’t have much in common with the older auto five.

Probably a very good shotgun, but any comparison to the older version is marketing. That might not be a bad thing however.
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Yes I agree, it is a lot different than an old a5. I've owned old A5s for over 50 years.Its a well made gun from the look of it,and has a 26.
 
What struck me right away,was how light it is,and nice wood.I used to shoot a 20 1100 for years,and I think I'll go back to shooting a 20 primarily.Im not as focused on killing as I once was.Im more focused on enjoying the time with my dogs out in the wheat fields.
 
Okay I bought one hundred it for 3 hours, first time I fired it I shot a rooster at around 40 yards I think maybe there is a full choke in it. It is very light, cycle sells perfectly I lubed it up a little bit with WD-40. Everything worked perfectly it's very light gets on target very quickly I like the sights I like the stock I like the wood very cool gun. Plus I don't have to get rid of it cuz I connected on the very first shot that I ever fired out of it, so that's a good omen. If you miss your first shot you have to go to the shrine in Northern Saskatchewan, or return the gun.
 
Dakotazeb said:
I've had a new A5 SweetSixteen since they first came out and have never had a feeding issue. Never a jam or anthing. It has functioned flawlessly with a variety of loads.
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I had a problem with the 1100 that I bought years ago when I first bought it it did not cycle very well. I think I drilled out that hole, then I had to sandpaper the magazine tube I had to mess with it quite a bit. After all that, it worked well and I liked it.
 
Hunthemup said:
Goosemaster
I have a light 12ga from the 70s , the new 16ga and have shot the old 20ga. There are weight difference not only from gauge to gauge but from time of production. When I was younger I could carry the older guns and handle their recoil ( barrel moving backward to reload old inertia system) now in my 70s and planning to hunt for as long as I can, I need the lighter guns after boots on the ground for over 5-8 miles in the fields. So the new A5 is my new way to go. I am planning to add the new 20 ga here soon. That will complete my collection and I will hunt with the 16ga and 20ga.
The 12ga will be my blocking gun since I do not block very often not my hunting style. I now enjoy hunting behind my GSP s and taking only a few birds rather than going after the kill. Some day I will add a citori 28 ga for those time I visit my son in the south for quail hunts. Truly a Browning guy.
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I am very impressed with the new A5 20 gauge. I have not had any problems with it at all, it's light as a feather, and has a fiber optic sight. I've been shooting old loads out of it they're probably 20 years old.
 
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