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Title: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: aaronward9 on May 12, 2011, 11:43:26 PM
There are 2 guns near me that are the same price at $750..  I am wanting a 12 ga. for my wife to shoot. The M2 has a 28" bbl and the Extrema has a 26" bbl.  She will only be shooting 3" shells for turkeys and 2 3/4" shells for just shooting so either gun will serve the purpose.  Which would be the better gun for her? She has shot my SBE2 and likes it for reference..
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on May 13, 2011, 01:05:11 AM
That's a take your pick type question.  Both are excellent quality shotguns.  Let her handle and shoulder both and then she can pick which wants she seems to like the best.  
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: spaightlabs on May 13, 2011, 07:30:29 AM
Extrema is a much softer shooting gun and will shoot 3.5s if you are of that mind.  I haven't shot 3.5s in 5 years for anything and haven't missed 'em.

A lot of the Extremas (the the Extrema 2s) the POI was nowhere near the POA - I had one that was off by a couple feet at 40 yards.
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: SumToy on May 13, 2011, 08:39:11 AM
Both are good guns. One is 31/2 like said above.  Both point good and will not give much trouble.  M2 is not as heavy as well.
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: goblr77 on May 13, 2011, 11:38:24 AM
It just depends on what she prefers, light weight or reduced recoil? I'm a Beretta man myself and if weight was an issue I would choose a 391 Urika over an M2 but it doesn't look like that's an option.
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: SumToy on May 13, 2011, 01:30:20 PM
Quote from: goblr77 on May 13, 2011, 11:38:24 AM
It just depends on what she prefers, light weight or reduced recoil? I'm a Beretta man myself and if weight was an issue I would choose a 391 Urika over an M2 but it doesn't look like that's an option.

:z-winnersmiley:
I was just going by the one he asked about.  Now I have 2 AL391 Teknys  that gets shot. :fud:  If you looking to by the 3 inch gun I would look at the Urika or Teknys. 
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: beagler on May 13, 2011, 07:51:17 PM
Is it a used Xtrema II? I know new ones in my area are selling for $1500.
My dad has one and really likes it.
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: allaboutshooting on May 13, 2011, 10:13:08 PM
My personal preference would be the M2 but I'd let her shoulder both of them and choose whichever gun feels better to her.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: Hognutz on May 13, 2011, 10:15:26 PM
My next gun is going to be an M2. Probably a 20ga..Mike
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: boyhowdy on May 14, 2011, 07:39:55 AM
Extrema two seems like it would be heavy for a lady to me.
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: aaronward9 on May 14, 2011, 02:39:26 PM
Well, I bought the M2.. 

28" bbl, Max-4 camo, 4 factory chokes, and hard case..

original owner said it was shot 25 times on the 5-stand course and 5 times on the dove field and that's it! 

She's happy now!
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: allaboutshooting on May 14, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
Quote from: aaronward9 on May 14, 2011, 02:39:26 PM
Well, I bought the M2.. 

28" bbl, Max-4 camo, 4 factory chokes, and hard case..

original owner said it was shot 25 times on the 5-stand course and 5 times on the dove field and that's it! 

She's happy now!

Congratulations! That should make her a great gun for many years to come.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: boyhowdy on May 14, 2011, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: aaronward9 on May 14, 2011, 02:39:26 PM
Well, I bought the M2.. 

28" bbl, Max-4 camo, 4 factory chokes, and hard case..

original owner said it was shot 25 times on the 5-stand course and 5 times on the dove field and that's it! 

She's happy now!

She might even let you borrow it huh?
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: aaronward9 on May 14, 2011, 10:29:05 PM
Quote from: boyhowdy on May 14, 2011, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: aaronward9 on May 14, 2011, 02:39:26 PM
Well, I bought the M2.. 

28" bbl, Max-4 camo, 4 factory chokes, and hard case..

original owner said it was shot 25 times on the 5-stand course and 5 times on the dove field and that's it! 

She's happy now!

She might even let you borrow it huh?

Don't need it! I have my SBE2!
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: Hognutz on May 14, 2011, 10:55:06 PM
You can't go wrong with a set up like that. It is a great rig..Good luck with it..MIke :you_rock:
Title: Re: Benelli M2 or Extrema 3.5"??
Post by: SumToy on May 14, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
 :z-winnersmiley: :you_rock: