Wich one

[duck_lips]

i was thinking about getting a semi auto and the ones i was thinking about is. The Franchi I 12 or the Stoeger m2000. Things i would like to know is. Which one is more reliable,better, ect. please give me our opinions on what you think. I have never shot either one of them so i need some info.

thanks

[TMAC]

Personally forget the Stoeger, and I would choose a different Franchi model.

[ARAD06]

Yah, unless you're really hunting for a bargain, i would scratch the M2000 from your consideration. Although i'm sure you could get it to work for you. I own an I-12, I love it. It comes a part quickly and very easily. Inertia driven, rotating bolt head, 3" chamber...etc.

I'm sure there will be guys behind me to roast me on this for recommending an I-12 but if you're like me and couldn't drop 1300 on a SBE II or Vinci, an I-12 is a great middle ground between stoeger and benelli. The only misfires i've ever had are with crappy remington 1550fps steel shells. any other brand has never given me a problem. You take your chances with any gun though. You could always end up with a bad egg....me personally, I don't ever reconsider purchasing my I-12. There are a lot of ducks and geese that wish I had! Good luck with your search.

[ARAD06]

Yah, unless you're really hunting for a bargain, i would scratch the M2000 from your consideration. Although i'm sure you could get it to work for you. I own an I-12, I love it. It comes a part quickly and very easily. Inertia driven, rotating bolt head, 3" chamber...etc.

I'm sure there will be guys behind me to roast me on this for recommending an I-12 but if you're like me and couldn't drop 1300 on a SBE II or Vinci, an I-12 is a great middle ground between stoeger and benelli. The only misfires i've ever had are with crappy remington 1550fps steel shells. any other brand has never given me a problem. You take your chances with any gun though. You could always end up with a bad egg....me personally, I don't ever reconsider purchasing my I-12. There are a lot of ducks and geese that wish I had! Good luck with your search.

[jonesbb630]

If your budget is limited to the I-12, look at other options like the Beretta.

[nchunter]

You can't go wrong with a beretta 390. You can usually find them at wal mart for around $550. Best gun made for that price.

[geoman458]

I'd wouldn't be afraid to go with the Franchi I12. I bought a new one this year and absolutely love it. Great gun for the price. This gun fits me very well

[tyson129]

i was thinking about getting a semi auto and the ones i was thinking about is. The Franchi I 12 or the Stoeger m2000. Things i would like to know is. Which one is more reliable,better, ect. please give me our opinions on what you think. I have never shot either one of them so i need some info.

thanks

Ducks don't have lips . Maybe you should change your name to duck bills and spend those Bills on a Benelli Auto
Just playing bro....Good Luck in your Decision!

[mudhen]

i was thinking about getting a semi auto and the ones i was thinking about is. The Franchi I 12 or the Stoeger m2000. Things i would like to know is. Which one is more reliable,better, ect. please give me our opinions on what you think. I have never shot either one of them so i need some info.

thanks

I wouldn't accept the M2000 for free. I've seen no less than six fail in the field.

I might accept the I-12 for free, but only if it was the last model of gun on earth. If I had to shoot it, I'd Dremel and polish every part I could reach and keep a can of CLP with me at all times

[ARAD06]

aren't you being a bit of a cynic there mudhen? I've seen M2000's work just fine and my I-12 doesn't really give me problems? I'm just a kid who couldn't afford a $1300 gun, but I saved up and bought what i thought was good.

If there are people on here looking for advice about guns and purchasing one, I understand not preferring a gun, but your last post doesn't help at all. If you really think those guns are that bad, I would honestly be interested in hearing what you have to say...