What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get?

[YoungGobbler]

Thank you for all the great advice!!  I've never held a versamax or most of the others mentioned here.  I'm on a budget but don't mind paying for quality.  Heck, I blow a lot of cash chasing birds all season already.  Would there be any preference in a turkey gun as far as gas vs. recoil operated action?

And do all of these manufactures offer a shorter 21-23" turkey barrel option over the standard 26 or 28"?

Thanks!!

I like the suggestion someone made about the franchi affinity . A good choice for a good quality-price. But for a shorter barrel, I think mossberg will be the ones offering the most options for short barrels.

[lunghit]

Thank you for all the great advice!!  I've never held a versamax or most of the others mentioned here.  I'm on a budget but don't mind paying for quality.  Heck, I blow a lot of cash chasing birds all season already.  Would there be any preference in a turkey gun as far as gas vs. recoil operated action?

And do all of these manufactures offer a shorter 21-23" turkey barrel option over the standard 26 or 28"?

Thanks!!

Winchester makes a 24" barrel model of the SX4

[Poconodoghunter]

Benelli m2 20 gauge all day

[Poconodoghunter]

Benelli super black eagle 2

[the Ward]

SX4. I picked up one a couple seasons ago and love it. I did have an issue when I first got it with loading 3.5 shells into the mag tube, it was really tight. Sent it back to Winchester and they fixed it for free and was a quick turn around. Shoots dead on with the bead and patterns great. 100% reliable so far. Would buy again, but would have got one already factory drilled and tapped. Good luck in your quest!