I've been lugging around Xtrema2 for 7-8 years want to lighten up a bit. So far the following items made it on the wish list:
Semi-auto
20ga
21-24" barrel
Pistol grip
Ability to mount a red dot
Would love to be fit under $3K all in (including the sight). What are my options? Thanks a ton!
I love my M2!
Weatherby SA-459
Weatherby SA-459
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Quote from: taylorjones20 on April 05, 2018, 07:44:40 PM
I love my M2!
Thinking about M2, didn't see a pistol grip other then on PS edition and I don't care to get one in bottom land camo or with burris FFII. Have not seen them with RT camo, am I looking over something?
Weatherby looks pretty nice actually, how's the balance? Reliability? I don't like buying things twice, hence the ask:) Thanks guys!
I just did a bunch of searching to find exactly what you are looking for. What I found is that the only 20 gauge semi-auto that comes with a pistol grip is the Weatherby sa459. I couldn't find one anywhere to look at and I was unsure about a Turkish made shotgun.
I also have always been a Benelli fan so I went for the Benelli M2 with 24" barrel. It comes drilled and tapped. I added a picatinny rail, and Vortex Venom reflex sight, and a Trulock HW#7 choke. I'm at $1600. Unfortunately, Benelli doesn't offer a pistol grip for the 20 gauge. But I'm very happy with this set p!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Did you gun come in camo or black? How recently have you spoken with them about pistol grip for the 20ga? Thank you.
Benelli does make a pistol grip 20 gage. It's the Performance Shop M2 Turkey Edition. Only $2,500...
Weatherby sa459
Quote from: grousec on April 06, 2018, 10:09:37 AM
Weatherby sa459
I looked at a bunch and this has everything you are looking for. You will need a better choke than what comes with it, but it sounds like Sumtoy or Trulock are guarantees in this gun. I am 4 for 4 with it.
Quote from: DrDirtNap on April 05, 2018, 09:14:10 PM
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This exact setup within your criteria.
Quote from: Twodogs on April 06, 2018, 09:13:40 AM
Benelli does make a pistol grip 20 gage. It's the Performance Shop M2 Turkey Edition. Only $2,500...
Unless they started building it in the last 4 weeks. I just checked there website. The only pistol grip model is for a 12 gauge.
Quote from: land cruiser on April 05, 2018, 11:06:50 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Did you gun come in camo or black? How recently have you spoken with them about pistol grip for the 20ga? Thank you.
I got the 20 gauge, M2, with 24" barrel in Realtree APG. I got it off of Gunbroker shipped to my FFL for $1350.
I just got notification my sa-459 shipped :blob10: I was wanting to scale down to a 20 for myself and my 2 boys eventually from my SBE II.
Those Weatherbys sure looked nice. I just couldn't find any in 20ga when I was shopping around.
Quote from: stinkpickle on April 06, 2018, 05:55:23 PM
Those Weatherbys sure looked nice. I just couldn't find any in 20ga when I was shopping around.
Yes. They are in high demand. Especially around turkey season.
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Quote from: Meatseeker on April 06, 2018, 03:22:31 PM
Quote from: land cruiser on April 05, 2018, 11:06:50 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Did you gun come in camo or black? How recently have you spoken with them about pistol grip for the 20ga? Thank you.
I got the 20 gauge, M2, with 24" barrel in Realtree APG. I got it off of Gunbroker shipped to my FFL for $1350.
Got it, I can't find one at that price but 100 difference is not a huge deal. Will call them Monday to talk about the pistol grip options.
Quote from: land cruiser on April 06, 2018, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Meatseeker on April 06, 2018, 03:22:31 PM
Quote from: land cruiser on April 05, 2018, 11:06:50 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Did you gun come in camo or black? How recently have you spoken with them about pistol grip for the 20ga? Thank you.
I got the 20 gauge, M2, with 24" barrel in Realtree APG. I got it off of Gunbroker shipped to my FFL for $1350.
Got it, I can't find one at that price but 100 difference is not a huge deal. Will call them Monday to talk about the pistol grip options.
If you find a pistol grip for a Benelli M2 20 gauge please let me know
Will do
Quote from: DrDirtNap on April 05, 2018, 09:14:10 PM
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How'd you get the fan to stay open for that photo?
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Quote from: DrDirtNap on April 05, 2018, 09:14:10 PM
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How'd you get the fan to stay open for that photo?
I used a limber green stick that I slit on both ends. Just stick the base of fan feather on one side into one end of the stick then spread the fan and stick another feather base in the other end of the stick. You have to have the right length stick but it can be done.
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I was just on the Winchester site........SX3, 20GA, 7lbs. 2oz., $1300
If you can find one...the Winchester Longbeard SuperX 3 in 20 ga sounds about perfect. I've never actually seen one in person...but it's at the top of my 20 gauge list when and if I do ever come across one.
That's an interesting alternative, not sure if I still am the early adopter
Quote from: dbishop on April 07, 2018, 11:01:12 PM
If you can find one...the Winchester Longbeard SuperX 3 in 20 ga sounds about perfect. I've never actually seen one in person...but it's at the top of my 20 gauge list when and if I do ever come across one.
I looked at those too. They look very nice. The only problem is they weigh 7.5 lbs.... kind of defeats the purpose of carrying a 20 gauge in my opinion.
Quote from: Meatseeker on April 06, 2018, 03:20:55 PM
Quote from: Twodogs on April 06, 2018, 09:13:40 AM
Benelli does make a pistol grip 20 gage. It's the Performance Shop M2 Turkey Edition. Only $2,500...
Unless they started building it in the last 4 weeks. I just checked there website. The only pistol grip model is for a 12 gauge.
My bad, you are correct. I had to go back and look at their website again. I guess it is only available in 12 gage.
Spoke with two different reps and Sure Grip only comes for 12 gauge, you can fit it on the 20 gauge gun but it will stick out and look like a hack. They do get a lot of questions about it though so I'm hoping something like this will come in the future
M2 in 20ga with 24" barrel it is. Now the million-dollar question desk how do you mount a fastfire iii on it? Also, which choke?
Quote from: land cruiser on April 22, 2018, 03:52:10 PM
M2 in 20ga with 24" barrel it is. Now the million-dollar question desk how do you mount a fastfire iii on it? Also, which choke?
Don't know about the fastfire but the Indian creek is deadly in mine.
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Quote from: deltaeta on April 22, 2018, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: land cruiser on April 22, 2018, 03:52:10 PM
M2 in 20ga with 24" barrel it is. Now the million-dollar question desk how do you mount a fastfire iii on it? Also, which choke?
Don't know about the fastfire but the Indian creek is deadly in mine.
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Thanks, which one?
Really surprised no one said the Stoger 3020. Sub company of Benelli and is light weight. Way money less than an m2
Quote from: land cruiser on April 23, 2018, 12:05:58 AM
Quote from: deltaeta on April 22, 2018, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: land cruiser on April 22, 2018, 03:52:10 PM
M2 in 20ga with 24" barrel it is. Now the million-dollar question desk how do you mount a fastfire iii on it? Also, which choke?
Don't know about the fastfire but the Indian creek is deadly in mine.
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Thanks, which one?
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Excellent, thank you!
Quote from: snapper1982 on April 23, 2018, 05:10:04 AM
Really surprised no one said the Stoger 3020. Sub company of Benelli and is light weight. Way money less than an m2
exactly, love my 3020 and it weights just 5.6 lbs
Quote from: nyhunter on April 05, 2018, 07:54:14 PM
Weatherby SA-459
Search is over this is the perfect turkey hunting 20ga
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Quote from: land cruiser on April 22, 2018, 03:52:10 PM
M2 in 20ga with 24" barrel it is. Now the million-dollar question desk how do you mount a fastfire iii on it? Also, which choke?
I don't know if the M2 is drilled and tapped, but I bought a Sumtoy mount for my FF3 on my SBE 3. I don't think it could get any better.
It's not, I will go to with speed bead setup
The Benelli M2 20 gauge is drilled and tapped. I just bought one a month ago and mounted a picatinny rail and a vortex venom to it. Easy peasy!
There are 13 different versions, 3 specs, which one are you talking about?
M2 20 gauge, APG 24" barrel is what I bought. But according to their website they are all drilled and tapped
M2 Field Shotgun 20-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3"
26? Realtree APG® HD, ComforTech® 47.3? 5.8 lbs. $1,609
Additional Specifications
Magazine Capacity: 3+1
Chokes: Crio® C, Crio® IC, Crio® M, Crio® IM, Crio® F
Type of Sights: Red-Bar Front
Length of Pull: 14-3/8?
Drop at Heel: 2-1/4?
Drop at Comb: 1-1/2?
Minimum Recommended Load: 2-1/2 dram, 7/8 oz. loads
Receiver drilled and tapped for 93A Weaver base.
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24? Realtree APG® HD, ComforTech® 45.3? 5.7 lbs. $1,609
Additional Specifications
Magazine Capacity: 3+1
Chokes: Crio® C, Crio® IC, Crio® M, Crio® IM, Crio® F
Type of Sights: Red-Bar Front
Length of Pull: 14-3/8?
Drop at Heel: 2?
Drop at Comb: 1-1/2?
Minimum Recommended Load: 2-1/2 dram, 7/8 oz. loads
Receiver drilled and tapped for 93A Weaver base.
Quote from: surehuntsalot on April 24, 2018, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: snapper1982 on April 23, 2018, 05:10:04 AM
Really surprised no one said the Stoger 3020. Sub company of Benelli and is light weight. Way money less than an m2
exactly, love my 3020 and it weights just 5.6 lbs
The Stoeger compact still has a 26" barrel. Wish they offered a shorter one.
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I am done, m2 it is, waiting for speed bead and ff3 + Indian Creek choke, all coming this week. Ammo will be another challenge but I don't plan on using it until fall season. Hopefully Apex will be available through the summer.
Quote from: nyhunter on April 05, 2018, 07:54:14 PM
Weatherby SA-459
Bingo, gun was 650 ish add a Sumtoy choke like 70 ish and a FF3 for 225 ish.
Things loves the TSS handloads.