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Beretta 390???
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:30 am
by driveby
I was wondering who on here may shoot one and how you like it. I’ve looked at Extrema’s but I have outgrown the urge to shoot 3 ½ inch shells at ducks and I’m considering a 390 instead. I know the Extrema has a lot more bells and whistles but I just don’t know about paying the big price difference since I won’t be shooting the 3 ½ inch shells. What’s y’alls opinions on them?
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:32 am
by Bankermane
Sweet shooting gun
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:06 am
by CW
I got a 3901 in a trade, and didn't think much about it. I started shooting it last year and really like it. Shoots good, reliable and light (compared to the sp10). Get the one and spend the difference on premium shells.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:06 am
by crow
I have one. If I shoot an auto, it's the 390. I have run thousands of rounds through it shooting clays, and it has never jammed or failed to cycle. It may be the toughest gun I've ever had. I've never needed the 3 1/2 but I don't goose hunt either.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:17 am
by h2o_dog
Can't speak for the 390 (black bolt) that they sell at Wally World, but the AL390 Silver Mallard is the sweetest shooting, most reliable automatic I've ever shouldered.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:19 am
by tombstone
got a 390 and sold my SBE!
I love mine!!
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:24 am
by dukbum
one thing i can say is that it is the only gun i have never had to take to the gunsmith
dont shoot mine as much as i used to but have always loved
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:32 am
by insman
I have a 390 Silver Mallard and love it!! Never had any problems and have fired thousands of rounds through it.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:40 am
by pondman
insman wrote:I have a 390 Silver Mallard and love it!! Never had any problems and have fired thousands of rounds through it.
And thousands of rounds have connected probably 100's of things (at best).
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:16 pm
by driveby
Thanks for the info guys. The one I’m looking at is advertised as a 390 “Sporterâ€. I have seen the Silver Mallards as well. What is the difference? Also would $400.00 be a good price for one in very good condition?
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:50 pm
by MemphisStockBroker
I have two of them
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:02 pm
by GulfCoast
Its the very best gas operated semi-auto ever made.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:26 pm
by Greenhead22
I've owned both the 390 and 3901, loved both of them. Academy Sports still has a few 390's the last time I checked.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:29 pm
by insman
pondman wrote:insman wrote:I have a 390 Silver Mallard and love it!! Never had any problems and have fired thousands of rounds through it.
And thousands of rounds have connected probably 100's of things (at best).
Usually after you have taken your 3 quick cuts I have to do all that I can to catch up with them
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:40 pm
by pondman
insman wrote:pondman wrote:insman wrote:I have a 390 Silver Mallard and love it!! Never had any problems and have fired thousands of rounds through it.
And thousands of rounds have connected probably 100's of things (at best).
Usually after you have taken your 3 quick cuts I have to do all that I can to catch up with them
Yeah, it usually is hard for you to knock down 3 to catch up to me!