What do you think of the Benelli Supernova as a first shotgun?
September 7th, 2010 by eranio
My friend who is a fairly avid hunter, suggests i get a 12 gauge version of the gun, I know benelli is a very good brand and these guns are relatively cheap. so what is your opinion?
Posted in tactical shotgun
September 7th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Benelli is a good choice however a higher priced firearm as well. If you are looking for your first shotgun and do not care about the spending money then I would suggest the Supernova. Stoeger is the sister company that Benelli uses as their off brand name, if I remember right the p200 or p2200, something along those lines, is the exact gun of the Benelli supernova, looks and internals just a different name. You can save yourself about $100 going that route.
If you are looking for a very nice dependable all around shotgun that will last you years to come, I would suggest the Mossberg 500. You can pick these up usually for around $250 brand new. They are the staple of pump shotguns. It was my first gun and I still have it and use it and only it for the last 12 years. My father was the same way going on 30 years as well as my step dad. Mossberg is a great manufacturer.
If you are wanting the cheapest you can go, H&R makes a nice pump as well as Maverick that you can pick up for around $175. However these guns are only the caliber you purchase them in.
As far as changeable I would suggest the supernova or Mossberg 500. The reason being is that you can purchase different barrels for these. You can change them to 20g or 12g barrels as well as slug barrels for hunting large game animals. You can also get them with 18 and 20 inch tactical barrels for self protection. They can also be transformed into blackpowder rifles and you have an array of choices for the butt stock design and material.
Just a foot note, Stoeger’s version of the supernova only come in the caliber you purchase it in. You cannot change it.
I hope I have helped.
September 7th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Benelli makes a fine shotgun……
Realize in asking this question your going to get a lot of opinions…. I personally happen to prefer Mossberg and Remington shotguns…. Some folks hate my choice and others are adoring fans of the guns I like…..
Anyways — If you get an opportunity go and shoot your Friends shotgun…. If you like it and its features then surely purchase one… They really are a nice shotgun…..
September 7th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Benelli shotguns are well-made, durable, and kick harder than an angry mule! If you go with Benelli, make sure you get some sort of recoil dampening device, too.
http://www.benelliusa.com/parts_and_accessories/miscellaneous.php (Go to the bottom of the page.)