Berretta 390 I purchased from WalMart back in 2003. Plain-jane flat black synthetic with no magazine cutoff.
Its performed flawlesly, as compared to its owner, who's shooting in not so flawless at times!.
Hi Kevin,
I have used a Benelli Nova since the day I retired in 2003. I love that shotgun because it can take such a pounding. I can't tell you how much sand has gone through mine but it keeps on doing what it does best. Feels like and extension of my arm.
Al
I have been hunting with a Mossberg for the last 16 seasons (Model 835 3 1/2" 12 ga. pump for 13 years and Model 935 3 1/2" 12 ga. auto for the last 3 years).
I have never had any issues with my Mossbergs, even when the temperatures were in the single digits. Definitely a great, reliable gun for any weather conditions.
{by the way, I have a Beretta Xtrema and Remington 11-87 that sit in the closet due to their lack of performance in the cold weather.}
Extrema I. I have been abusing my gun for 5 years in the NJ coastal salt marshes w/ very few problems. And those few problems were from hunting too many days in a row w/ a lack of cleaning and oiling. The gun has been dunked in salt water a couple times but as long as I keep a little oil in it it's fine no matter what the weather. Good luck w/ whatever you choose. Luke