Author Topic: What's your go-to low recoil semi 12 gauge? (Read 7836 times)

hairygreek · « **on:** May 02, 2018, 11:09:25 am »

I like 12 gauge but am kinda recoil sensitive... What's your favorite semi auto 12 that doesn't beat up the shooter?

FYI I can shoot a 8mm Mauser with Limbsaver for a long time, so am used to some recoil.

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car-ram-rod · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2018, 01:11:24 pm »

Benelli super nova

428CJ · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2018, 01:24:07 pm »

I have the Rem 1187 that works very well. I used it in three gun and never failed.

Intel6 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2018, 02:10:24 pm »

Typically a gas operated semi auto is the softest.

I am also a fan of the Remington 1100/11-87 platform, they shoot nice.

cr · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2018, 02:46:41 am »

Benelli M4

ItWasntMe · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2018, 09:07:40 am »

Quote from: cr on May 03, 2018, 02:46:41 am

Benelli M4

It's really unbelievable how much less perceived kick it has than pump-action shotguns.

JT · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2018, 07:04:56 am »

I am not into recoil but I do shoot a 12 pump. Poor fit can amplify recoil. I just installed a Magpul stock on one of my Mossberg 500's and it did dampen the recoil. It has spacers and I had it a little too short on my 1st try so I added one of the supplied spacers. The grip angle is steeper and the cheek is flat instead of angled down and that does make a difference. Different height risers are available if you use sights. Now I am thinking of changing the other 500. Also available for 870.
https://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/stock-forend-parts/stock-sets/standard-stock-sets/mossberg-500-sga-buttstock-m-lok-forend-kit-prod81528.aspx

1969gto · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2018, 06:58:42 pm »

Mossberg 930 spx

Roger9mm · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2018, 07:07:52 pm »

Quote from: cr on May 03, 2018, 02:46:41 am

Benelli M4

This man speaks the truth. Its a little pricey but worth every penny. I wouldnt spend less on others and when you shoot a m4 you will wish you got that instead.. or go for the poor man’s version and get the remington versa max..

1969gto · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2018, 07:16:34 pm »

Opinions very. I tried the m4 a little pricey I found the 930 SPXwith the action polished up works just as good. But its my opionion.

coyotesfan97 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2018, 07:55:53 pm »

I have the 930SPX and the Beretta 1301T.

I like the 1301 better but it’s pretty close.

I just put an Aridus sidesaddle and a Nordic Components tube extended on it. I can get 7 2.3/4” shells in the tube now. Six on the side saddle. I want to put an Aridus CROM sight on it to mount an Aimpoint. The CROM cowitnesses the Aimpoint. Aridus also makes an adapter to mount a Magpul stock.

Roger9mm · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2018, 08:49:43 pm »

Quote from: coyotesfan97 on May 13, 2018, 07:55:53 pm

I have the 930SPX and the Beretta 1301T.

I like the 1301 better but it’s pretty close.

I just put an Aridus sidesaddle and a Nordic Components tube extended on it. I can get 7 2.3/4” shells in the tube now. Six on the side saddle. I want to put an Aridus CROM sight on it to mount an Aimpoint. The CROM cowitnesses the Aimpoint. Aridus also makes an adapter to mount a Magpul stock.

Thats sounds like beast.

I went the 930 spx blackwater route. Nice to see another 930 brother.

Mike400 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2018, 01:30:44 pm »

I have both the Benelli M4 and the Versa Max Tactical. Both shoot awesome and zero issues with nornal or low recoil ammo. I prefer the M4,however even with low recoil ammo it kicks just a tad more. There appear to be no replacements for the hard rubber stock so I just placed a Limbsaver slip on pad over the hard rubber (factory collapsible stock) and its a pussycat. At 25 yards with either Fiocchi 3/4 oz low recoil or the Federal truball low recoil I get an 8 shot cloverleaf with the M4.... Very happy with it and I think it will be the last defensive shotgun I will ever own..

Roger9mm · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2018, 02:11:49 pm »

Quote from: Mike400 on May 14, 2018, 01:30:44 pm

Very happy with it and I think it will be the last defensive shotgun I will ever own..

At the moment I feel the same.. its will be my last shotgun unless something new comes out on the market or I can get a hold of an AA12. If I had to run out the door I would grab the M4 over the SPAS..

Big_Red_Rocket · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2018, 12:30:35 pm »

Federal Premium 13300 from SGAmmo.com

ynotaz · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:16:06 pm »

Wanna guess which way I lean?

Roger9mm · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2018, 07:37:58 pm »

Quote from: ynotaz on May 16, 2018, 03:16:06 pm

Wanna guess which way I lean?

Great minds think alike..

daviddiesel · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2018, 05:16:51 pm »

I have 3 Browning Auto 5s. Original , Light and Magnum. I don't know if they are low recoiling but I like thier old style charm.

Quick Shooter · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2019, 07:20:38 pm »

Saiga 12 with padded stock, low recoil spring and Wally-World shit loads!!!!!!!! Still do a TON of damage!!!!!!

JarheadAZ · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2019, 08:38:26 am »

I gave up my 12ga's after repeated heart surgery, the second sternum reconstruction left me with a very fragile rib cage.

So I went with 20ga and never looked back. Today, I have a Charles Daly Semi 20ga, and an 11-87 20ga; both employ the same rem-chokes. The rifled choke tube allows for accurate shooting with sabots, works pretty well with rifled slugs as well, and turns 20ga buck into a broad patterned hallway sweeper (everybody gets some...; reapply as needed, it is a semi...).

My Wife bought me the Charles Daly 20 right after my first followup exam in early 2005 which suggested strongly that I was actually going to survive the Quadruple Bypass.

Good plan.

I liked it so much, I bought the 11-87 so she could have some of the fun, too.

Greg

coelacanth · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2019, 09:25:40 am »

Been running a Remington 1100 in 12 gauge for years and it will cycle 2 3/4" light loads just fine when its cleaned and oiled regularly. The recoil is greater than the same gun in 20 gauge but not bad all things considered.

Probably the lightest recoiling 12 gauge set up would be a Mossberg 500 variant with an OpSol adapter that allows you to shoot the 1 3/4" mini shells.

Pwc · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2019, 11:23:47 am »

Win 1200, 2 3/4", pump with recoil reduction system. Shoot 4 straight rounds of trap.

weenis · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2019, 12:26:13 pm »

Benelli M1014

870policemag · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2019, 12:54:53 pm »

That's nice.

I found out several months ago that I can "ghost load" an extra round in my M4 for a total of 9 rounds on tap.

weenis · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2019, 01:21:49 pm »

Quote from: 870policemag on August 21, 2019, 12:54:53 pm

That's nice. I found out several months ago that I can "ghost load" an extra round in my M4 for a total of 9 rounds on tap.

Oh yeah, 100%

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