New shotgun. My first. Looking for opinions.

madison46 · June 14, 2001, 04:25 PM

Beretta A 390, 30" brl, 4 chokes for $639

Was mainly a .22 plinker until last weekend when I went trap shooting. I'm hooked. 5 rounds, 15,20,11,13,18. My friends were upset with my 20. The 20 & 18 rounds were with Remington 1100. Other with 12 and 20 ga pumps.

Was looking at the 1100, but liked the feel of the A 390 better.

Anyway, looking for thumbs up or thumbs down and opnions on the 390. And if anyone knows of any problems.

Thanks,
Madison46

Dave McC · June 14, 2001, 05:01 PM

The folks over on Shotgun Report are quite favorable to the 300 series Berettas. They also are the most popular auto where I shoot, and I cannot recall any glitches.

IMO, you've got a reliable, shootable shotgun that will last a long time,even for trap. Enjoy!

johnbt · June 14, 2001, 07:28 PM

A great shotgun.

Have you looked at the Beretta Urika/391? A bit more money, but a trimmer fore-end. It's also, reportedly, a little harder to clean the piston, but I really like the way it handles.

John

June 14, 2001, 04:25 PM	#1
madison46 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2000 Location: Roseville, CA USA Posts: 568	New shotgun. My first. Looking for opinions. Beretta A 390, 30" brl, 4 chokes for $639 Was mainly a .22 plinker until last weekend when I went trap shooting. I'm hooked. 5 rounds, 15,20,11,13,18. My friends were upset with my 20. The 20 & 18 rounds were with Remington 1100. Other with 12 and 20 ga pumps. Was looking at the 1100, but liked the feel of the A 390 better. Anyway, looking for thumbs up or thumbs down and opnions on the 390. And if anyone knows of any problems. Thanks, Madison46

June 14, 2001, 05:01 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	The folks over on Shotgun Report are quite favorable to the 300 series Berettas. They also are the most popular auto where I shoot, and I cannot recall any glitches. IMO, you've got a reliable, shootable shotgun that will last a long time,even for trap. Enjoy!

June 14, 2001, 07:28 PM	#3
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	A great shotgun. Have you looked at the Beretta Urika/391? A bit more money, but a trimmer fore-end. It's also, reportedly, a little harder to clean the piston, but I really like the way it handles. John