Stoeger M3k 3G VS FNH SLP

[cajunautoxer]

So I haven't shot a 3G match since SW regional in April. My JM Pro did give me some trouble. It's has north of 2k rnds through it. I now find myself owning a M3K and SLP. Both have been modified and barely used. I know I need to go shoot the snot out of both but if you have shot both shotguns or just think you know it all (JT and certain gunsmith) which one would you keep?

Thanks

 

[Matt1911]

Sell all 3 and get an M2

 

[Tuflehundon]

What's the JM Pro doing? 95% of the problems with that gun are the shell stop getting sharp, or the recoil spring plunger getting burrs. Both can be fixed with a file.

 

[Spiff]

Sell all 3 and get an M2

No doubt. Unless you're going to get a VersaMax and 1301 to complete the "Everything But Benelli" collection.

 

[cajunautoxer]

There was a guy local to me that had a Benny Hill VM for sale I was a couple hours to late so I picked up the FNH this week. I'm a hoarder.

What's the JM Pro doing? 95% of the problems with that gun are the shell stop getting sharp, or the recoil spring plunger getting burrs. Both can be fixed with a file.

It's double feeding 2 rounds in. Someone mentioned a spring that catches the shell my need to be replaced.

 

[JoeF]

Take the shell catch out,clean up the grease and mess behind it. Polish the edge of the catch where the shells touch, lightly regrease to hold the spring on the catch and reinstall.

There can be build up behind the catch that causes problems. And might as well polish it while you have it out.

 

[jtischauser]

I'd keep the Stoeger. The SLP had its chance to be a viable 3-gun shotgun 4-5 years ago and couldn't hold up long term.

The guys posting ahead of me have a pretty good point. You've got enough invested now that you could have bought the best from the get go with an M2.

 

[cajunautoxer]

So is the M2 loading port the same size as M3K?

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[jtischauser]

So is the M2 loading port the same size as M3K?

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They are both 3" guns so the port is similar in size. If you get a 3 1/2" gun you get a larger port. But I don't recommend buying an M3500 or SBE specifically for 3-gun even though they are viable options.

 

[cajunautoxer]

I was wondering bc I recently used a buddies versa max and man I swear it has a gravitational pull towards the shells

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[technetium-99m]

I had an SLP, couldn't pay me to have another one.

I had the heavy piston sealed and ended up running a pair of Glock extractor springs to keep more downward tension on the lifter. Even then the gun wouldn't go 200 rounds without some kind of issue.

I bought an M1, had the lifter welded, and put on an extension. Best shotgun money spent.

Go buy a stock M2, have the lifter welded, put on an extension, maybe get the loading port opened up. You now have a shotgun that in the right hands can win matches.

 

[martinga111]

I've been shooting the Stoeger M3000 for 2 years now in local 3G matches. I had some initial issues with Winchester and Estate shot shells, but once I settled on cheap Wal-Mart Federal GP shot shells, I have had no operational issues.
I was on a budget and wasn't sure I would stay with 3G and at the time, I couldn't find a Benelli M2. For sure the M2 is the way to go, but for the money, the Stoeger works for me and I'm not looking to change it now, even though I'm now hooked on 3G and could afford a M2. By the time I get a M2 into 3G condition, I will have $1300-1500 in it and a lot of time in it modifying the loading port. That is more than double what I have in my M3K. As for the JM930 Pro, I don't see many of them at 3G matches anymore and everyone that I know that bought one in the past for 3G, got rid of them and bought either a Steoger or a Benelli. There is another Brand out called Breda B12i, which is made by the same Benelli consortium of companies and they are looking to get into the 3G game. it looks like it already has a generous loading port mod from the factory. You can see them at http://ironcityrifle.com/collections/breda-shotguns. I was told they are $1299, so same price range as the M2, but comes with the loading port done already.

 

[Chad King]

Mike Pinto is using a Breda Shotgun not sure if thats the model he is using or not tho. So he might be a good person to message about them. Another alternative if your looking to pick up a better shotgun then the M3000 is the Franchi Affinity you can find them for around $700 and have them 3 gun ready for less then $1000 depending on what you want to add to it. I'm about $950 into mine with a +9 nordic tube, TTI extended lifter, nordic BFB charging handle, and a Redneck tactical bolt release tab. So far just about all the parts for the Benelli M1/M2 have fit on it and we have a whole thread kinda detailing it here http://www.boomershooter.com/forums/index.php/topic/20539-franchi-affinity-as-an-alternative-to-stoeger-m3000-m3k-or-benelli-m2/.

 

[Matt1911]

Benelli M2 is still the king.

 

[cajunautoxer]

I'm thinking about the A5 bc my Indian name shooting a shotgun is "run it till bolt locks back"

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[Phil Underwood]

Benelli M1... works great for me.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Benelli M1... works great for me.

Did Benny just hack your account?

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[Phil Underwood]

LOL... I also started with a JM Pro... had all the stuff from or3gun.. it ran a lot better.
Moved to a versamax, and now using Benny's old M1. its runs 100% of the time and I just plain like it

 

[cajunautoxer]

so this maybe a stupid question. So when ordering a Nordics extension set is it standard for shotguns from the factory to be 4 rounds?

 

[Josh Smash]

so this maybe a stupid question. So when ordering a Nordics extension set is it standard for shotguns from the factory to be 4 rounds?

Not necessarily. For example, the Benelli Nova is 4 +1 from the factory and the M2 is 3 +1.