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Joe Chicago · March 19, 2013, 03:08 PM

BigJim, thanks for all the info. The new shotgun will be primarily for me, but she will try it out. Her father just handed down a Beretta Silver Pigeon in 20g to her.

Well, the AL391 for $799 was gone from Cabelas today. They sold it the day after I looked at it. You snooze - you lose. They did have another AL391 20g today, but it was $1150. I called around to find a Beretta 3901 and no one has one for me to see. One store that caters to wing shooters told me that Beretta discontinued it to push buyers to the 391 and 400. No stores in my area have Franchi Instincts either.

Sooooooo... I bought a Weatherby SA08 20g today. It fits me great and the fit and finish is as good as any Beretta, Winchester or Browning I handled (and better than Remington, but that is not saying much). I can pick it up tomorrow.

Thanks again for the remedial instruction and advice.

March 19, 2013, 03:08 PM	#8
Joe Chicago Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2011 Location: Chicago area Posts: 277	BigJim, thanks for all the info. The new shotgun will be primarily for me, but she will try it out. Her father just handed down a Beretta Silver Pigeon in 20g to her. Well, the AL391 for $799 was gone from Cabelas today. They sold it the day after I looked at it. You snooze - you lose. They did have another AL391 20g today, but it was $1150. I called around to find a Beretta 3901 and no one has one for me to see. One store that caters to wing shooters told me that Beretta discontinued it to push buyers to the 391 and 400. No stores in my area have Franchi Instincts either. Sooooooo... I bought a Weatherby SA08 20g today. It fits me great and the fit and finish is as good as any Beretta, Winchester or Browning I handled (and better than Remington, but that is not saying much). I can pick it up tomorrow. Thanks again for the remedial instruction and advice.