Most reliable semi auto 12g

[Beretta V]

Hi guys I’m looking to get another 12g semi auto for wildfowling and pigeon shooting.
I’ve got an old hatsan which is on its last legs and looking for something that’s reliable.
I clean and look after my gear but the hatsan is a bit hit and miss.

 

[Crowstalker]

Berreta a300 outlander, never had an mishap yet except not cycling 21g loads.

 

[rookyshot]

I recently started using an A400 Excel absolutely incredible gun. Runs like clockwork and everyone who has a shoot of it can’t believe how easy it is to shoot and how well they shoot it. Definitely worth considering.

 

[Rasputin]

Winchester sx3 has been bombproof.

 

[Ludders]

A400, pleasure to shoot and run like clockwork

 

[Tazz]

I have had 3 semi autos including Beretta, and they have all been good, however the stand out in terms of reliability and low maintenance is the Benelli, they are not gas operated but have their own inertia system. They are bomb proof well engineered and robust, it would be a strong recommendation to anyone considering a semi auto

 

[buckfever]

Got a beretta a400 extreme and a franchi affinity. The beretta is my go to gun but need to keep on top of the cleaning compared to the franchi. Had more jams with the beretta but that's down to me not keeping clean . Can pick up a franchi cheap enough and they bomb proof

 

[Overlay]

Browning A5 The new model is brilliant and take any load

 

[old keeper]

My Beretta AL391 Urika has served me well for many years.

 

[One on top of two]

Beretta A400 max extreme here works like a charm .

 

[Haggis Hunter]

I have a Beretta A300 outlander which is good with any shells of 24gms and over. It replaced an Armsan 12br which was way cheaper and to be honest pretty much as good. With Armsan I was less bothered about the odd scuff/dink.
hh

 

[gs jon]

my 1914 browning A5

 

[Uncle Buck]

Benelli M2 gets my vote.
Inertia operated not gas one of the finest.
Franchi Affinity would be my second choice.

Buck.

 

[Stevie/P]

Benelli every time

 

[Heym SR20]

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money have a good look at the Franchi Affinity. Its basically the Benelli M2 intertia action, built in the same Berretta factory but at a lower price point.

I bought mine about 10 years ago - at that time it was £100 more than a Hatsan. For me the much better handling and adjustable stock was the selling features.

It hasn’t missed a beat when fed a diet of 28 gram plus cartridges and recoil with 3” heavy steel loads is a non event.

 

[Lever357]

Plenty semi autos come up in auctions and don't make much money

 

[forever]

My Browning Maxus II has never let me down...

 

[Tikkat1x]

benelli M2 comfotech,
beretta 303, AL391,
Hatsans are cheap nasty turkish shite, ther iv said it

 

[reiver]

my 1914 browning A5

I used to have a 1928? With the suicide safety a5 now I just have a 1976 jA5 the speed feed always makes me smile

 

[gs jon]

I used to have a 1928? With the suicide safety a5 now I just have a 1976 jA5 the speed feed always makes me smile

i have the 1914 a 1958 and the new one(1983)
also have a double auto 12