Pump Vs. Semi Shotguns?! Which is best??

[@USMC_0351]

Used a Benelli M4 in Fallujah and picked one up a couple years ago as a civilian. I love the Benelli and all semi-auto shotguns in general. That being said, they are limited in their use in my opinion and I had cycling issues from time to time. Ended up selling it and went back to the time tested Mossberg 590. I can shoot anything out of that from bird shot to hot slug and 00buck loads. It’s just a lot more versatile in my opinion and, being a pump, has a lot less maintenance and parts to fail.

[@Samos900]

I went with a pump. At first, price kept me from the semi autos, but then I decided that pump actions are more fun. They are also a bit of a novelty, running the slide is half the fun!

[@douglascuvillyed.s8211]

Pump all day.

[@Masta_E]

I have two shotguns. A 590 sp (18.5" and let's be real it's a 500) and a Beretta a300 Ultima patrol, and love them both. I chose the a300 for home defense, I have thrown so many rounds through this thing and it's been stupid reliable, it was easier to shoot while usint a light, much less recoil with slugs and slightly less with 00 buck, and all those add up to let me focus on simply shooting and reloading. I am borderline stupid while waking up so I'll take all the advantages I can get haha.

[@warrenharrison9490]

If you search it, a spanish YT channel reposted the Magpul - Costa, Haley 3 hr shotgun handling essentials. Shotguns definitely need practice and training.

[@dugie5246]

I can get back on target better with my pump when cycling action as opposed to shooting semiauto fast.

[@warrenharrison9490]

Finding old Mossberg 500 hunting/bird guns at local shops is a cheap way to get a reliable shottie, one can always upgrade/repair them since everything is still available for them for cheap.

[@docb1844]

Where my AK semi shotties at??????

[@docb1844]

870 POLICE MAGNUM ONLY!

[@Kennerd007]

Having used both I gravitate towards a pump action. Especially since I can buy a good pump, gear, and a lot of shells for the price of a decent auto loader. Just get a pump and practice and train with it.

[@Boneless_Chuck]

Pumps are just as fast as semis (if you speed up the footage). That's my thought

[@stevetalbottofs236]

I've got a Mossberg 590a1 and it is definitely my preference. I carried one in the military and it is absolutely reliable. Training is vital on either platform to be sure. Shortstroking is a problem without sufficient Training. The SGA stock I added soaks up recoil well.

[@OnafetsEnovap]

I'd be more of a fan of semiautos if they weren't so bloody expensive (the Italian ones, particularly).

[@frankfarmer7706]

In my personal opinion it all depends on the operator of the firearm, but in my preference I would definitely prefer a semi automatic over a pump action shotgun any day, also, i'm a huge fan of shotguns that does not have that ridiculous dust cover where you loading the shells at.

[@58singleman]

Love my 20 Gage Rem. 870 with extended Mag tube, and a strong mini flashlight. Loaded with 20 Gage number 3 buck shot I would not feel handicapped, in a home defense situation. Recoil is NO problem.

[@thelastminuteman7513]

My go to shotgun for years has been an old M590. Got her setup just how I like it, but recently decided to give the M940 Pro a shot and it's a good reliable gun but for whatever reason I runnthe M590 faster handle the recoil better. With an adapter I can run minishells, and I know she'll run whatever I put in her. I think the magpul rifle grip stock I have on it is the best rifle grip stock period and I still have one of the old first gen surfire/Laser Co. forend lights on it. Which I haven't found a flashlight setup I like on the 940 yet. Both are pretty light but I think the cerakot on the 590 gives it a little extra weight. The 590 also holds 1-2 extra shells depending on the ammo. All and all when the zombies come and I'm out of 5.56 I'm grabbing the pump over the semi.

[@arsenal_616]

Shotguns have been my obsession lately. Just going down the KZbin rabbit hole. lol. So this video was well timed. I wanna get a Remington Tac 14 with the wood stocks, SBS it and then put a Chisel Machine side folding stock on it. This is my autism's special interest for the last few days. 😂

[@N238E]

Pump is what I got right now. Alaska slug gun.

[@ulflyng]

Bead sights or small rifle sights 👍 Manually repeating shot gun will last longer than any recoil spring or gas rings. Maybe Benelli M3? Else the repeating system you show. Durability and reliability is first priority - in my world

[@Urinehere]

You can go buy an a5 semi from the 60s that will still run flawlessly. Just one example. A well made semi will last you just as long if you take care of it.

[@johnmedellin9129]

I love semi auto but I honestly will rely on my 590

[@zanaevans7403]

How did you come up with your price points? Here in Vermont you can't touch a Semi auto Benelli for under 2nd grand. I paid $400 for a well used LE trade in 870 police magnum, prepandemic. Maybe the Mavric 88 cold be had for sub $300. Couldn't believe the video was made two months ago. So where can I purchase this 1000 dollar Benelli, I'm all in!

[@MRMETT28]

i'll take my 870 police magnum pistol grip any day

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

I can only give my opinion on the video which was very informative but can't on the shotguns since they're banned in our country. But I'd buy a pump action if i could

[@xdxdxdxdxdxd1894]

Wich country?

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

@@xdxdxdxdxdxd1894 Oman

[@bowieupland6112]

What side-saddle are you using on the 870? And do you like it?

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Soild info here. Thanks for the share!!

[@donpromega2034]

Do the semi run short shells??

[@douglascuvillyed.s8211]

I will be getting a turkinelli m4 clone soon though

[@gregb6469]

If you have semi you can't scare the burglar off by racking the slide.

[@Lutz101]

Semi-auto shotguns are not as reliable as pump shotguns or semi-auto rifles like ARs and AKs. Semi-auto shotguns will not cycle low power bean bag rounds. Some pump shotguns can be fitted with a bayonet.

[@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn]

That was true 10 years ago buddy. Wakeup and get with the times. Why would you shoot low recoil shells anyway?

[@9thman701]

​@@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn to not over penatrate in home defense?

[@michaelleprieur7720]

Mossberg 590 retrograde in the cabinet already but I've been pacing over one of those cheap fd12s just to have a semi bullpup

[@anonymoussurname]

Stoeger M3000 Tactical. Stoeger is owned by Benelli. Benelli is owned by Beretta. Stoeger makes Benelli parts. M3000 tactical is an unbeatable entry level semiautomatic shotgun.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I really like mine. I'd get a bolt rehab kit from Benelli, too.

[@pedroc3948]

Nova vs XM10

[@russellwylie]

I thought shotguns had two barrels side by side

[@gregb6469]

You've been watching lots of cowboy movies!

[@Nickrioblanco1]

You chose the wrong Benelli the M4/M1014 has an extremely soft recoil and is absolutely reliable.

[@heavilyarmedhippie75]

Autos, hands down. It's not 1960 anymore and pumps aren't as reliable as people think

[@ghostrider6267]

I've never owned a bad pump shotgun, I've recently bought an REI 12 gauge semi auto shotgun, it has some gas system issues, one, if you use low brass shells, it won't cycle the action, hotter loads will but it won't feed the next round, I'm starting to get to the issues though

[@9thman701]

All opinions and no facts presented

[@heavilyarmedhippie75]

@@ghostrider6267 i had a Mossberg shockwave that wouldn't feed no matter what I did

[@heavilyarmedhippie75]

@@9thman701 I've owned a Mossberg 930 for several years, which is considered medium entry level for autos and it has not jammed once even with dust shot.

[@valkry007]

u can carry spare rounds in your earrings, ... unsubscribed/

[@Samos900]

I didn’t know you watched this channel to stare at his ears. That’s incredible, I’m sorry that this gun tuber won’t scratch that itch for you since his ears are ruined for you

[@The_Waraba]

Damn buddy. Take it easy.