I've been looking into Texas Multi-Gun/3gun/USPSA. I have a decent chunk of what seems to be expected/needed from someone that's new to the sport except for a shotgun that'll at least let me be somewhat competitive and the equipment that helps you reload the shotgun more efficiently.
While I have several shotguns (a Rem 870 Marine Magnum and two 12 Ga. Rem 1100's [his & hers shotguns that we use for trap and skeet, a 28" inch and a 25 & 1/2 inch] would be the most likely to be used for this - the others are family heirlooms, ancient, ancient family heirlooms or single shot) for clays, dove and home defense, I don't have a semi-auto shotgun that'll really let me keep up with the tail end of the pack with some dignity ( ) after taking a look at some of the options and speed I've seen out there.
For the first bit I'll just be acclimatizing myself to the whole thing and more competing with myself to do a little better each time I go out there, but I'd like to put together something that'll let me do as well as I can. I'll probably use the Marine Magnum to start off simply because I'm not made of money and I can't/won't buy a shotgun for a sport I might not keep up with, but I'm curious as to what others are using for the shotgun portion of multi-gun/3gun portion.
I have the rifle and the pistol nailed down a dozen times over as well as a huge trunk full of belts, mag pouches, holsters and other accessories. Not much in the way of competitive shotgun stuff except for some double clay pouches and a couple cheap $7 shotgun shell bandoliers. Have to find my way through the shotgun shell accessories as well.
From what I've been seeing most competitors seem to be using the ...
• Rem 1100 Competition Master
• Mossberg 930 JM
• CZ 712 3-Gun G2
• Stoeger M3K
• Benelli M1 Super 90
• The FN SLP and the FN SLP MK I
• Beretta 1301 Competition
• Remington Versa Max 3-Gun Competition
• Benelli M2 Field w/parts added
• Benelli M2 - 3Gun from the Performance Shop
Does anyone have some experience with any of these shotguns?
At any rate I have a few different options. I'm leaning towards the Stoeger M3K if I buy a new shotgun fairly soon simply because of reviews, how it felt in the shop and because it of its lower cost but good pedigree (Benelli). I didn't really like how the Mossberg 930 JM felt/handled and haven't been able to find a CZ 712 3-Gun G2 to check out.
The options :
1) I could just shoot the Rem Marine Magnum for a short bit while saving for the Stoeger M3K and leave my Rem 1100 alone. I liked the feel of the Stoeger in the gunshop.
2) I could also just get some parts for my Rem 1100 to make it more competitive and run that. That's the least expensive option and I can afford that fairly easy.
The Parts :
21" inch Rem 1100 smooth bore slug barrel with rifles sights and Rem chokes - I've been seeing them used in ads for between $125 and $200. That gives me a more maneuverable barrel than what's on there now and gives me rifle sights for slugs (Yeah, I know you can just use a bead with slugs. I'm better with actual sights at distance), the extension adds 4 rds to its existing capacity (regular capacity is 4+1, so 8+1) and I can also re-convert it back to its original state of existence.
Brownells : Choate Rem 1100 Extended Bolt Handle (*Click*)
Cactus Tactical : Nordic Components +4 Rem 1100 Mag Extension (*Click*)
Brownells : Vang Comp - Rem 1100 Big Speed Safety (*Click*)
Brownells : Dave's Metal Works - Rem 1100 Easy Loader (*Click*)
Brownells : Rem gas ring and barrel seal kit (*Click*)
$150
$11
$75.99
$11.99
$39.99
$27.99
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$316.96
Downside to that is that some competitors say that the Rem 1100 won't stand up to hard use. That might be pure crap and just a case of the interwebz rumor mill running overtime as I have at least 7000+ rds on just my Rem 1100 (not to mention my wife's 1100) shooting clays or dove over the past 10 years just changing the seals a few times and the springs once (both were used guns to begin with).
3) I could shoot the Marine Mag for a bit and save up to get one of the higher end ($1200 to $1400) options like the Benelli M2, Remington Versa-Max or the FN SLP (there's no way I could afford the Benelli M2 from their performance shop) and skip over the 1100.
4) Combination. I could convert my Rem 1100 to use for the next year or so while saving for a higher end option (Rem Versa-Max or Benelli M2) next year.
5) Go with some other option that I haven't heard about which you will list now.
Thoughts? Experience with Texas Multi-gun/3gun in general or any of these shotguns in particular?
Would also be great if anyone had any experience with some shotgun shell caddy's or twin or quad loading systems that they've used. Leaning toward the twin loading system from Carbon Arms just because I've tried that for the past week and I have a decent start on loading twins. At this point quad loading (*Click*) is beyond me.
Been looking at these, but damn ... Lotta $.
Carbon Arms Twin Loading Shotgun System (*Click*)
Carbon Arms TWinS loading system (*Click*)
Thanks for any information in advance.
While I have several shotguns (a Rem 870 Marine Magnum and two 12 Ga. Rem 1100's [his & hers shotguns that we use for trap and skeet, a 28" inch and a 25 & 1/2 inch] would be the most likely to be used for this - the others are family heirlooms, ancient, ancient family heirlooms or single shot) for clays, dove and home defense, I don't have a semi-auto shotgun that'll really let me keep up with the tail end of the pack with some dignity ( ) after taking a look at some of the options and speed I've seen out there.
For the first bit I'll just be acclimatizing myself to the whole thing and more competing with myself to do a little better each time I go out there, but I'd like to put together something that'll let me do as well as I can. I'll probably use the Marine Magnum to start off simply because I'm not made of money and I can't/won't buy a shotgun for a sport I might not keep up with, but I'm curious as to what others are using for the shotgun portion of multi-gun/3gun portion.
I have the rifle and the pistol nailed down a dozen times over as well as a huge trunk full of belts, mag pouches, holsters and other accessories. Not much in the way of competitive shotgun stuff except for some double clay pouches and a couple cheap $7 shotgun shell bandoliers. Have to find my way through the shotgun shell accessories as well.
From what I've been seeing most competitors seem to be using the ...
• Rem 1100 Competition Master
• Mossberg 930 JM
• CZ 712 3-Gun G2
• Stoeger M3K
• Benelli M1 Super 90
• The FN SLP and the FN SLP MK I
• Beretta 1301 Competition
• Remington Versa Max 3-Gun Competition
• Benelli M2 Field w/parts added
• Benelli M2 - 3Gun from the Performance Shop
Does anyone have some experience with any of these shotguns?
At any rate I have a few different options. I'm leaning towards the Stoeger M3K if I buy a new shotgun fairly soon simply because of reviews, how it felt in the shop and because it of its lower cost but good pedigree (Benelli). I didn't really like how the Mossberg 930 JM felt/handled and haven't been able to find a CZ 712 3-Gun G2 to check out.
The options :
1) I could just shoot the Rem Marine Magnum for a short bit while saving for the Stoeger M3K and leave my Rem 1100 alone. I liked the feel of the Stoeger in the gunshop.
2) I could also just get some parts for my Rem 1100 to make it more competitive and run that. That's the least expensive option and I can afford that fairly easy.
The Parts :
21" inch Rem 1100 smooth bore slug barrel with rifles sights and Rem chokes - I've been seeing them used in ads for between $125 and $200. That gives me a more maneuverable barrel than what's on there now and gives me rifle sights for slugs (Yeah, I know you can just use a bead with slugs. I'm better with actual sights at distance), the extension adds 4 rds to its existing capacity (regular capacity is 4+1, so 8+1) and I can also re-convert it back to its original state of existence.
Brownells : Choate Rem 1100 Extended Bolt Handle (*Click*)
Cactus Tactical : Nordic Components +4 Rem 1100 Mag Extension (*Click*)
Brownells : Vang Comp - Rem 1100 Big Speed Safety (*Click*)
Brownells : Dave's Metal Works - Rem 1100 Easy Loader (*Click*)
Brownells : Rem gas ring and barrel seal kit (*Click*)
$150
$11
$75.99
$11.99
$39.99
$27.99
----------
$316.96
Downside to that is that some competitors say that the Rem 1100 won't stand up to hard use. That might be pure crap and just a case of the interwebz rumor mill running overtime as I have at least 7000+ rds on just my Rem 1100 (not to mention my wife's 1100) shooting clays or dove over the past 10 years just changing the seals a few times and the springs once (both were used guns to begin with).
3) I could shoot the Marine Mag for a bit and save up to get one of the higher end ($1200 to $1400) options like the Benelli M2, Remington Versa-Max or the FN SLP (there's no way I could afford the Benelli M2 from their performance shop) and skip over the 1100.
4) Combination. I could convert my Rem 1100 to use for the next year or so while saving for a higher end option (Rem Versa-Max or Benelli M2) next year.
5) Go with some other option that I haven't heard about which you will list now.
Thoughts? Experience with Texas Multi-gun/3gun in general or any of these shotguns in particular?
Would also be great if anyone had any experience with some shotgun shell caddy's or twin or quad loading systems that they've used. Leaning toward the twin loading system from Carbon Arms just because I've tried that for the past week and I have a decent start on loading twins. At this point quad loading (*Click*) is beyond me.
Been looking at these, but damn ... Lotta $.
Carbon Arms Twin Loading Shotgun System (*Click*)
Carbon Arms TWinS loading system (*Click*)
Thanks for any information in advance.