Benelli vs. Baretta...need opinions

[Outdoorsman]

Bass Pro just advertised both of the 3.5" autoloaders for sale until Nov. 7th...
The question is who likes what and for what reasons. It's time to finally step into the modern world of autoloaders; I am going down to purchase one or the other this evening, and would like to hear from some of you that have shot both, own one, or know alot about 'em. Thanks -DJ

[Monie]

Wow! Tough choice! I like them both, but I prefer the way the Benelli feels. For me, it comes up smoother. Take that into account before you buy. Guns are like bows, if it doesn't fell right, don't buy it.

If I had to choose between a Benelli and a Browning, I'd take the Browning (Gold specifically) hands down. What balance!

Now, for my opinion on pumps, you can't beat Remington's Wingmaster. That sucker shoulders right now!

Ok, I'm done...for now.

[YorkArcher]

Don't know about the Baretta but the Benelli super black eagle is one heckuva gun....

A few of my buddies have them and they love them... I can't afford one..

Should probably quit buying new bows

I've borrowed them before and have to agree that its a great gun...

[youngbuck83]

Originally Posted by YorkArcher

Don't know about the Baretta but the Benelli super black eagle is one heckuva gun....

A few of my buddies have them and they love them... I can't afford one..

Should probably quit buying new bows

I've borrowed them before and have to agree that its a great gun...

I agree I love my SBE!

[Adam]

I have an SBE, two friends have SBE II's and another friend has the Beretta Extrema (2?)....we ALL love them. So, I think it's a matter of personal preference. None of us have ever had any technical issues and we beat on our guns pretty good. We're waterfowlers, and those guns have been underwater in January and iced up and still worked, submerged in pond muck, laid down in muddy fields, etc and never a problem. Both are quality built firearms. Just see what feels best in your hands.

One word of warning, the SBE II's are REALLY light. That feels nice, but comes with a price. You WILL feel the effects of the magnum shells.

[YorkArcher]

Originally Posted by Adam

I have an SBE, two friends have SBE II's and another friend has the Beretta Extrema (2?)....we ALL love them. So, I think it's a matter of personal preference. None of us have ever had any technical issues and we beat on our guns pretty good. We're waterfowlers, and those guns have been underwater in January and iced up and still worked, submerged in pond muck, laid down in muddy fields, etc and never a problem. Both are quality built firearms. Just see what feels best in your hands.

One word of warning, the SBE II's are REALLY light. That feels nice, but comes with a price. You WILL feel the effects of the magnum shells.

You aint kidding when you say "light". My boss has one just for sporting clays ( I know what a waste!!!) but that thing feels like a feather!!!

I don't even want to know what 3.5" mags feel like out of that..

I use the Mossberg 935, Great gun for the money. I only get out for geese about 5 times a year so I can't justify the the more high end autos...

I know the 935 feels like a tank compared to the SBE II...