I don’t believe they advertised the inertia as being self cleaning and it definitely is not when compared to the ARGO, but they don’t get too dirty too quickly unless you just shoot nasty ass ammo through it but I’ve always found shotgun ammo to be decently clean shooting. Having no gas parts to worry about is very refreshing sometimes and makes putting up with increased recoil. Something very nice when you can’t be arsed to clean an M2 is just run a bore snake through the barrel & job done.
Also remember gas semi’s are only 100% reliable if you clean them. With the reduced recoil spring it will handle pretty much everything. however pretty much buy everything from Taran Tactical & Nordic components you’re laughing. However you can’t beat the M2 for a multi purpose use.
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I own an M2, use 870 & M4 in a professional capacity. Go physically handle before making up your mind. So go which one you prefer the ergo’s, stock, features etc you most prefer. I think the 1301 vs m4 will be as equally reliable. Softer recoiling, faster follow up shots, no brain fart moments (all for the lay person) Modern day semi’s are very reliable and for the most part negates any reason to have a pump. Personally if it’s a combat / defensive shotgun I would go for a semi auto. Acog’s, RMR’s, S&B 3-12x50, Peltor com tac’s etc I see all fail regularly. Plenty of “bomb” proof stuff isn’t bomb proof. When people don’t own it, people don’t care about it and then treat it like shit. I think unless you’re in a unit which uses this stuff in the hundreds or some form of retailer which gets to see the returns. Also people’s concept of what is reliable is somewhat skewed, again no fault on their own when they have a sample size of one. People are also right / wrong and inherently advise what they own rather than listening to what the person wants/needs. I would try and settle what side of the fence you are before then choosing between each model. All have their advantages and disadvantages. You’ve also mentioned 1 pump & 2 semi auto’s.
However we need to find out if he also plans to use it for 3-gun, hunting, clays etc. However with the models he’s mentioned, I would also assume combat / home defence shotgun. Period.įirstly I think I OP needs to define his uses. I have a use for it, but are they as reliably and tough as an M4? Hell no.
I think it’s a great shotgun, I’m even on the wait list for one right now and have been for almost two weeks now. You say someone who likes the M4 wouldn’t review a 1301 favorably? Bullshit. The only one I miss a little is the A400, that was one sweet sporting shotgun and cycled everything. Why? Because I decided that the M4 does the role of every one of those shotguns in one package. When I moved they all got sold along with almost all of my other shotguns except a couple that have sentimental value. It wasn’t uncommon for me to shoot a case or two of clays a day in my back yard. The majority of that money went to shotguns, here’s a list of what I bought that day: Not everyone is like that though, and some people are even outright nerds that have to try everything.Ĥ-5 years ago I walked into Gander Mountain when they were going out of business and that day I spent nearly $30K there. That’s called bias, and most people are based on what they have like they’re offended that someone disagrees with there personal choice.