ShotGuns : Autoloader VS Pump Action

[ASK]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy Shotgun for small games like Duck, Geese and small birds.

My budget between 600 - 1000 $.
What is the Specifically comparing between Autoloader and pump action?
which one is more convenient and comfortable for me?
Some guys told me the Pump Action is more speed than Autoloader becouse it's depend on my arm.

Please any advice before I buy it.

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[cgates]

PUMP is the best you need to clean a semi alot i find or it will jam up. To much work for me

[hook&shoot]

ASK
Pumps are still the #1 gun for reliability. Most police forces use the Remmington 870 for reliability. Autos are nice for duck and goose hunting but for small game they are heavy to carry on an all day walk.
Your budget will buy you a very nice pump shotgun in 12 gauge.
H&S

[Jimmy_1]

Buy yourself a good semi if you do. Like a Bennelli, Browning or a Beretta.
Gunco normally has very good used ones in amazing shape and often they are the newer camo ones with interchangeable chokes and a rust free finish.

If ducks,geese and turkey is for you then I'd suggest a semi. For upland buy a break open .410 or 12 guage single shot.

[Super]

Just to add another option, even though it seems like everyone prefers the pump, which I use too.
Does anyone use a double barrel shotgun in 12 gauge?
When I was buying a gun someone suggested a double barrel because as he said" you seldom get a chance for a 3rd shot at a duck and the double barrel is faster and does not jam.
I bought a pump because of price.
I did buy a 20 gauge double barrel later on that I enjoy using for partridge and still wonder if I should have bought the 12 gauge in double barrel.
Super

[Jimmy_1]

I love my over unders.
However a good one is NOT in that price range unless you luck out and find a good used one.

Citori, Cynergy and the Berretta's are awsome.
I have owned both a Beretta and the Citori.

I am currently using a Baikal and find that for the $ it is excellent.

[Jimmy_1]

I love my over unders.
However a good one is NOT in that price range unless you luck out and find a good used one.

Citori, Cynergy and the Berretta's are awsome.
I have owned both a Beretta and the Citori.

I am currently using a Baikal and find that for the $ it is excellent.

[orrsey]

There are many many nice guns in both pump and semi. I personally shoot a pump and a lot of my friends shoot semi's. A semi is great when you need to get 3 really quick shots off but truthfully when you are shooting at a moving target you can only shoot as fast as you can get a bead on it. Once you get onto a pump you can shoot accurately almost as fast as someone shooting a semi accurately (at a moving target). I believe Winchester came out with a ridiculously fast semi which is also very expensive...its a nice gun but you are paying a lot for that speed feature, I would guess that not many would need to shoot that fast, or could shoot that fast at a moving target thats dipping and diving all over.

my 2cents

orrsey

[ASK]

Thanks to all of : cgates, hook&shoot, Jimmy, Jimmy andorrsey.

Now I have a good idea about two guns.
I thought the Pump is the best Firearms for me at the moment.

I found BPS Stalker Pump Action with 28" barrel Ga12 - 3" with a cost 560$ at Le baron store.

Is it good?


Thanks again

ASK

[ASK]

Thanks to all of : cgates, hook&shoot, Jimmy, Super and orrsey.

Now I have a good idea about two guns.
I thought the Pump is the best Firearms for me at the moment.

I found BPS Stalker Pump Action with 28" barrel Ga12 - 3" with a cost 560$ at Le baron store.

Is it good?





Thanks again

ASK

[ASK]

Thanks to all of : cgates, hook&shoot, Jimmy, Super and orrsey.

Now I have a good idea about two guns.
I thought the Pump is the best Firearms for me at the moment.

I found BPS Stalker Pump Action Browning with 28" barrel Ga12 - 3" with a cost 560$ at Le baron store.

Is it good?

Thanks again

ASK

[Jimmy_1]

Yes,

BUT DO NOT BUY A GUN FROM LeBARON....

If you want it even cheaper I have a reputable gunsmith who'll get you that gun.

[ASK]

Hi Jimmy,

Thank you very much for your help.
Do you know how much The relative price for pump action and semi ( Browning ) at gunsmith.

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[Jimmy_1]

You'd have to call him. I can PM you his # if you like?

Also, if you buy from him he'll take care of all any issues you have with your gun.

LB's gives you a 1-800# and then leaves you to sort it out...

Which would you prefer?

[cvenne]

I would say the Browning Maxus but that is out of your range. I would defer to the Browning Silver... Best autoloader out there bar none. I have had my browning gold 3.5" and i hunt from the opener till the Ottawa river freezes over (mid dec) and the gun has never failed,,,not once!!! I have had benelli and mossberg both are good but not great like the Browning. I had a pump for yrs and trust me, the semi is head and shoulders better... The amount of cleaning is minimal compared to the anger you will have after missing ducks when you have to de-shoulder the gun to cycle a round.. (i know i know, with practice you don't do this) but with a semi, you are much more likely to hit that tough duck onthe 3 shot that you are with ANY pump out there.

Just my opinion..