What’s the best semi-auto upland shotgun under $1k

[BBQOutdoors77]

What’s everyone’s opinion on the best semi-auto upland game shotgun under $1k?

 

[JeffinPTC]

Used 1100 or Beretta 391.
Used to be you could buy new for LT a K. Now very hard to find. Beretta A300 synthetic retails for LT a K if you can find one
My boys shot 391s in 4H. Never a problem. I like 1100s. Millions made, parts are cheap.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/983063666

https://www.gunbroker.com/Semi-Auto-Shotguns/search?Keywords=remington%201100

I'd try to buy locally though.
I've had too many problems with GB.

Try Chucks Gun and Pawn in Warner Robins or Barrow Guns in Butler. Bo's prob the largest Beretta dealer in the SE out the back of his NAPA store. Worth the drive for either of these.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

Used Remington 1100 or a new Beretta A300.

 

[mwood1985]

I have a a300 Beretta. Its a little heavy for upland. Now my Franchi Affinity 20ga synthetic. That ones a good gun for bird work

 

[leroy]

Hear good things on the franchi guns

 

[leroy]

My son got a A400 upland in 20 ga that is a sweet gun but it is 1800

 

[normaldave]

A300 on sale for $699 at a certain online "Outdoor Superstore for Sportsmen". This one is grey anodized with synthetic stock and 20 gauge. 7.62 lbs.

Review:
Beretta A30 Ultima

I remain drawn to the CZ 1012, although MSRP a lot less than $1K.
CZ 1012

 

[bullgator]

Franchi Affinity

 

[Buford_Dawg]

My family has 3 Franchi Affinity's. Great guns.

 

[dixiecutter]

Leven-hunnerd.

 

[killerv]

So my friends and I are the only ones that have had problems with their Franchi affinity 20ga? I sent mine down the road.

Probably some 20ga montefeltros still out there in your price range, that would be my choice. 2nd choice would be an a300, not gonna be any heavier than the 1100 mentioned.

While I did like the 391, they just arent cost efficient to own anymore, replacement parts are getting harder to find and more expensive. I've seeing parts guns with no barrels sell in the 600-700 range. I had 391 gold sporting 20 I wish I had kept. It as a sweetheart...and of course I had the 12 to match it.

 

[jglenn]

Good used 1100 in the caliber of your choice and you'll be way ahead..one of the best semi auto shotguns ever built.. I have a 1965 sheet model that has never failed me on a hunt yes I got it in 1965 as a christmas present

 

[Gator89]

Check out the Impala line.

Shop - Impala Plus Shotguns

impalaplusshotguns.com

 

[TurkeyH90]

I do not recommend any inertia driven guns. Gas guns work.

 

[Gator89]

I recommend inertia guns, they work great for me.

 

[weagle]

If you can find a Beretta 20ga for under $1k, get that.

If not, the Turkish made, Weatherby SA-08, Tristar Viper G2 or Mossberg SA-20, all get very good reviews. I don't own one, but I have shot the Weatherby and it reminds me of my Beretta 303.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Franchi AL-48 20 ga.

Very far south of your $1k threshold. Light as a feather. Long recoil operation like an older A-5.

I have seen them recently pre-owned for under $500.

 

[Boondocks]

Franchi AL-48 20 ga.

Very far south of your $1k threshold. Light as a feather. Long recoil operation like an older A-5.

I have seen them recently pre-owned for under $500.

And it will kick like a mule. I have had one for 30 years and only use it for Quail.Carried it to a Dove field once , my shoulder was sore.And yes they are light and shoot good.

 

[Mauser]

And it will kick like a mule. I have had one for 30 years and only use it for Quail.Carried it to a Dove field once , my shoulder was sore.And yes they are light and shoot good.

I had one in 12ga, very light but would rattle yours teeth

 

[Dub]

I do not recommend any inertia driven guns. Gas guns work.

I have no argument agains some gas guns.....why do you not recommend inertia guns ?