I have a Vinci and, personally, I don't believe there's anything bad about the safety. In fact, I like it. It's a push through bar on the trigger guard.
- The safety is a a big button (much bigger than my SBE). I happen to like that.
- The safety is stiff! I happen to like that too. Might take a little getting used to, but, not a big deal IMO. Haven't had any more issues hunting pheasants with gloves on, than with any other gun. In fact, I think it's better. The button's bigger, and, the "feedback" is more pronounced, given the stiffness.
- The safety is located at the front of the trigger guard, not the back like my SBE. Not sure what percentage of auto's put the safety in the front, versus the rear, but, believe it's a mix...so, nothing super odd about the Vinci. Takes getting used too if you've been using a different set-up but, so does going from an O/U to an auto.
My recommendation is don't make your purchase decision based on the safety. It' a non-issue, or perhaps even a plus.
I'm sure the Benelli is a fine gun. It sets new standards for utilitarian ugly. Might as well hunt with an M-16. I have no quarrel with you, if you want to hunt with one. That doesn't make those of us who like the feel and appearance of a fine double, a " Nancy Boy", any more than it makes you a tasteless clod. I can admire function in a machine, I also admire grace, and style, in guns, dogs, and women. It's the way things get accomplished to me as much as the acomplishment.
I have a Vinci and, personally, I don't believe there's anything bad about the safety. In fact, I like it. It's a push through bar on the trigger guard.
- The safety is a a big button (much bigger than my SBE). I happen to like that.
- The safety is stiff! I happen to like that too. Might take a little getting used to, but, not a big deal IMO. Haven't had any more issues hunting pheasants with gloves on, than with any other gun. In fact, I think it's better. The button's bigger, and, the "feedback" is more pronounced, given the stiffness.
- The safety is located at the front of the trigger guard, not the back like my SBE. Not sure what percentage of auto's put the safety in the front, versus the rear, but, believe it's a mix...so, nothing super odd about the Vinci. Takes getting used too if you've been using a different set-up but, so does going from an O/U to an auto.
My recommendation is don't make your purchase decision based on the safety. It' a non-issue, or perhaps even a plus.
Got a vinic for valentine day from the wife and just ran 5 boxes of shells thru it at the range yesterday----I truly feel its the best pointing gun I've ever owned and I love the way it shoots, it's quick with low felt recoil.
I love it. Although I wanted it for ducks and geese I'm sure a few pheasants are in its future also.