Benelli Vinci vs M2

[KahrMan]

I used to own a M2 as my all around sporting shotgun.  Sold it years ago and now have the itch to buy another shotgun.

 

Has anybody here actually shot both a Vinci and a M2?  If so, how do they compare to each other?  Just looking for some first hand knowledge before I buy one or the other.

[MacGyver]

Wait, I thought both of those were just stepping stones to the M4?

 

;)

[EMTRN]

I own a Vinci. It feels great and is very reliable. Great hunting shotgun. The advantage to the M2 would be more versatility. I believe you can change the barrel and mag tube on the M2. On the Vinci, you can only get an aftermarket extended mag tube because they don't import the factory one. You are also stuck with the barrel length your Vinci comes with, because the barrel is part of the receiver. That said, I'm glad I got the Vinci. It is a great hunting shotgun, which is the purpose I bought it for. I hunted with it this past duck season and was impressed. I have a shorter barrelled 870 that covers my defensive needs.

[KahrMan]

Wait, I thought both of those were just stepping stones to the M4?

 

;)

The problem with the m4 is that the doves just explode when you shoot them with one.  :whistle:

[KahrMan]

I own a Vinci. It feels great and is very reliable. Great hunting shotgun. The advantage to the M2 would be more versatility. I believe you can change the barrel and mag tube on the M2. On the Vinci, you can only get an aftermarket extended mag tube because they don't import the factory one. You are also stuck with the barrel length your Vinci comes with, because the barrel is part of the receiver. That said, I'm glad I got the Vinci. It is a great hunting shotgun, which is the purpose I bought it for. I hunted with it this past duck season and was impressed. I have a shorter barrelled 870 that covers my defensive needs.

 

This is the kind of info I am looking for.  I never changed barrels or mag tubes when I had a m2.  It was just used as my go to hunting shotgun.  I just want a shotgun that I can hunt turkeys with, then shoot some skeet and then doves.  Sounds like the Vinci would fit the bill. 

 

Thanks

Edited March 15, 2014 by KahrMan