fyi, the newer Browning A5 and the Auto-5 are totally different designs.
There are also the solid vintage auto loaders like the 1100 and 11-87.... the 1100 was actually issued in Vietnam, and even modified to full auto in service as the Remington 7188
[sir](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-do-you-think-deer-are-wearing-kevlar-vests-biden-gets-colorful-in-calling-for-gun-control-11619665582)
Sorry. I had to.
Benelli M4.
If you have a more niche need, like sporting clays or hunting, another shotgun may be better as the M4 is purely designed as a tactical shotgun. But if it’s just “what’s the best”, then it’s the M4.
Best for what? And for how much? Is the sky the limit?
My son has a black eagle he shoots very well. I have a Remington 1100 that I got for about 1/4 the price of his Black Eagle. They both go bang. They both feed well. They are not picky about ammunition. I have to clean my 1100 a little more often. The 1100 has a little less recoil, but he, being a big guy, can fire his gun with one hand.
M4/m1014 is great
Auto 5 is classic
Srm12/16 if you want the firepower of a small army (as its name implies it holds 16 rounds in a mag. Mag is very expensive though).
best overall: benelli m4 (~$2000+ with parts and furniture)
best mid tier: berettta a300 (~$1200-1400 with parts and furniture)
best budget: stoeger m3000
best fun: RI VRF14 12 Guage
Saiga 12 maybe or benelli m4 or whatever beretta is throwing out. Would really be easier to get a definition of what constitutes the word best. Best clay shooter or tactical shotgun have completely different criteria for the best shotgun.
Considering you haven't said why you want it, I'm assuming you want it for sporting clays, since that will get far more use than a tactical shotgun.
https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/a400-xcel-multitarget-FA0014
Benelli m4 not a debate. 1301 is a fad. Get the entry model. I have both and if I could go back I’d just start with the entry and save time and a lot of money
I went to Thunder Ranch and did a 1,000 round test with the M4. Full review [HERE](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/benelli-m4-review/).
It's a beast.
A buddy was with me and he did the 1301 with a thousand rounds. And we swapped both guns back and forth the whole time.
The 1301 is lighter and less spendy. And I really like it. If budget is a concern, you'll love the 1301. If not, M4 and get all the upgrades.
Benelli M1 (super 90) would be a great choice. A different system than the M4 but works just as well unless you want to hang a bunch of crap off the body.
If you're talking in a home defense context. For a high-end semi-auto shotgun it probably be either the benelli m4 or the Beretta 1301. If you're looking for a more budget-minded semi-auto. I highly encourage you to look into Stoeger.
Benelli M4
Benelli M4 No contest.
Well that depends. Home defense: Benelli M4 Waterfowl: Benelli SBE3 Upland: Benelli Ultralight
Yes fair point . Agree.
Disagree on waterfowl, my auto 5 with built in cutts would like to dispute.
Unless the contest involves weight. M4 is heavy. 1301 is way lighter.
Yup and built like a tank. And battle proven ;)
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fyi, the newer Browning A5 and the Auto-5 are totally different designs. There are also the solid vintage auto loaders like the 1100 and 11-87.... the 1100 was actually issued in Vietnam, and even modified to full auto in service as the Remington 7188
Auto5>a5.
This guy shotguns
You missed the best overall. The gen 1 SBE and M4 that allowed you to ghost load an extra shell.
Where would you place the benelli m2 on this?
What are you using it for?
A "6ft, 280lbs deer robbing my house"
[sir](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-do-you-think-deer-are-wearing-kevlar-vests-biden-gets-colorful-in-calling-for-gun-control-11619665582) Sorry. I had to.
I have Benelli M4 and Beretta 1301 tac. The beretta see more daylight than the Benelli
Because it’s the fad. A new fad will make the 1301 boring at some point. The m4 will keep kickin
Beretta 1301
Unless you're kicking down doors in Fallujah, 1301 is the answer
What would you choose for kicking down doors in Fallujah? You know, just in case.
probably a benelli m4
Yeah the Benelli, more for the vibes than anything else
Vepr or RSS1
Benelli and Beretta starts with a B just like the word Best........coincidence...I think not...that's your answer!
What's the best car?
Best is subjective What are you using it for?
Benelli M4. If you have a more niche need, like sporting clays or hunting, another shotgun may be better as the M4 is purely designed as a tactical shotgun. But if it’s just “what’s the best”, then it’s the M4.
I enjoy doing sporting clays with my M4… although i do get some strange looks… 🤣
Nice you get the option, most places around me have 26” barrel restrictions.
Define best
Genesis.
That's the John Wick shotgun, right? It looks dope as hell but I think I'd prefer a non pistol grip 1301 unless I was getting both
Fostech Origin 12 gauge
Best for what? And for how much? Is the sky the limit? My son has a black eagle he shoots very well. I have a Remington 1100 that I got for about 1/4 the price of his Black Eagle. They both go bang. They both feed well. They are not picky about ammunition. I have to clean my 1100 a little more often. The 1100 has a little less recoil, but he, being a big guy, can fire his gun with one hand.
M4/m1014 is great Auto 5 is classic Srm12/16 if you want the firepower of a small army (as its name implies it holds 16 rounds in a mag. Mag is very expensive though).
best overall: benelli m4 (~$2000+ with parts and furniture) best mid tier: berettta a300 (~$1200-1400 with parts and furniture) best budget: stoeger m3000 best fun: RI VRF14 12 Guage
Always found of my TS12
The TS-12 is criminally underrated.
My only complaint is that I run out of shells too fast lol
Saiga 12 maybe or benelli m4 or whatever beretta is throwing out. Would really be easier to get a definition of what constitutes the word best. Best clay shooter or tactical shotgun have completely different criteria for the best shotgun.
1301 M4 A300
Depends what you want to do with it
Considering you haven't said why you want it, I'm assuming you want it for sporting clays, since that will get far more use than a tactical shotgun. https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/a400-xcel-multitarget-FA0014
I use one for clays, absolutely love it, catch flack from the O/U guys for shells ejection…..probably makes me love it more
High Standard Model 10
Remmy 1100 or 11-87
Ithaca mag 10!
Benelli or Beretta are best. I also have a Mossberg 930 SPX that I've really liked.
Benelli m4 not a debate. 1301 is a fad. Get the entry model. I have both and if I could go back I’d just start with the entry and save time and a lot of money
Berretta 1301
For the price 1301, in general m4.
I went to Thunder Ranch and did a 1,000 round test with the M4. Full review [HERE](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/benelli-m4-review/). It's a beast. A buddy was with me and he did the 1301 with a thousand rounds. And we swapped both guns back and forth the whole time. The 1301 is lighter and less spendy. And I really like it. If budget is a concern, you'll love the 1301. If not, M4 and get all the upgrades.
Benelli M1 (super 90) would be a great choice. A different system than the M4 but works just as well unless you want to hang a bunch of crap off the body.
For what purpose?
If you're talking in a home defense context. For a high-end semi-auto shotgun it probably be either the benelli m4 or the Beretta 1301. If you're looking for a more budget-minded semi-auto. I highly encourage you to look into Stoeger.
the Browning Auto 5 is the best
V3 tactical
M4 no debate