comparisons between Beretta1202FP and Benealli super 90?

tlhelmer · November 11, 2000, 09:30 AM

Beretta 1201FP Vs. Benelli super 90
Anyone have experience with both of these guns. What are you impressions of the two compare and contrast? I am interested in action, reliability and shootability.

jthuang · November 11, 2000, 12:04 PM

I've shot the 1201FP and I own a M1S90.

Cost: $459-550 (1201) vs. $750-850 (M1).

Action: same thing.

Controls: almost the same -- shell release lever/button placement is different.

Capacity: for some reason, all the 1201FPs I've seen have 6 shot tubes. The M1, with an extension, can have 5 or 7 shots.

Accessories: more for the M1. No dedicated Surefire Responder for the 1201FP (the 1200 model doesn't seem to work). The "factory" pistol grip stock for the 1201FP I believe was made by Choate. Most 1201FPs I've seen come with rifle sights, but I understand ghost rings are available.

Reliability: both my buddy's 1201FP and my M1 (and the M1s of two other friends) have been totally reliable with light and heavy loads. My M1 is weighed down with a Surefire Responder 617F and it still works perfectly with light trap loads and reduced recoil buck/slugs.

I don't think you can go wrong with either one. High-profile trainers speak well of both guns (Farnam for the 1201, Suarez for the M1).

Justin

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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

tlhelmer · November 11, 2000, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys. I am going with the Beretta because of cost.

November 11, 2000, 09:30 AM	#1
tlhelmer Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 628	Beretta 1201FP Vs. Benelli super 90 Anyone have experience with both of these guns. What are you impressions of the two compare and contrast? I am interested in action, reliability and shootability.

November 11, 2000, 12:04 PM	#2
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	I've shot the 1201FP and I own a M1S90. Cost: $459-550 (1201) vs. $750-850 (M1). Action: same thing. Controls: almost the same -- shell release lever/button placement is different. Capacity: for some reason, all the 1201FPs I've seen have 6 shot tubes. The M1, with an extension, can have 5 or 7 shots. Accessories: more for the M1. No dedicated Surefire Responder for the 1201FP (the 1200 model doesn't seem to work). The "factory" pistol grip stock for the 1201FP I believe was made by Choate. Most 1201FPs I've seen come with rifle sights, but I understand ghost rings are available. Reliability: both my buddy's 1201FP and my M1 (and the M1s of two other friends) have been totally reliable with light and heavy loads. My M1 is weighed down with a Surefire Responder 617F and it still works perfectly with light trap loads and reduced recoil buck/slugs. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. High-profile trainers speak well of both guns (Farnam for the 1201, Suarez for the M1). Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

November 11, 2000, 06:08 PM	#3
tlhelmer Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 628	Thanks guys. I am going with the Beretta because of cost.