Smith and Wesson 1012

Jarhead04 · July 12, 2007, 08:51 PM

Does anyone have any of the new 1000 series shottie's from smith and wesson. How does it compare to Benelli?

chippyg · September 11, 2007, 04:20 PM

I purchased the 1012 two weeks ago and have had it out to the skeet & trap range twice and the dove field once. It performed well so far. I would not compare it to a Benneli, though. Only paid 550.00 for it in black synthetic. The main reason I bough it was experience with the old S&W 1000 made back in the 80's. That gun was one of the best I had ever shot at the time. Only problem with it was a low rib that did not dissapate heat well at the skeet range. It did just fine in the field. The new one is a bit heavier but I like how it points and I am hoping I will enjoy it as much as the older 1000 I used to have.

July 12, 2007, 08:51 PM	#1
Jarhead04 Registration in progress Join Date: March 3, 2006 Posts: 8	Smith and Wesson 1012 Does anyone have any of the new 1000 series shottie's from smith and wesson. How does it compare to Benelli?

September 11, 2007, 04:20 PM	#2
chippyg Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2007 Posts: 1	I purchased the 1012 two weeks ago and have had it out to the skeet & trap range twice and the dove field once. It performed well so far. I would not compare it to a Benneli, though. Only paid 550.00 for it in black synthetic. The main reason I bough it was experience with the old S&W 1000 made back in the 80's. That gun was one of the best I had ever shot at the time. Only problem with it was a low rib that did not dissapate heat well at the skeet range. It did just fine in the field. The new one is a bit heavier but I like how it points and I am hoping I will enjoy it as much as the older 1000 I used to have.