[Squantos]

I had the same phobia regarding semi-auto shotguns. Then I picked up an M1 Benelli and attended a few schools with it. After a few thousand rounds and a numb right sholder I have the same confidence as I did with my Model 12 Winchester riot and my 870 Marine Magnum.

One does have to shoot em quite a bit more than the pump guns to develop memory muscle-matic skills.

Stay Safe !

[way-right-of-center]

I cant speak for the M1 or the m3, but i have used the Benelli SBE to Duck/Turkey hunt for about 10 years now in some of the coldest/wettest most deplorable sporting conditions out there and it has yet to malfunction ( pauses as he knocks on wood). Benelli makes a fine weapon. With regular cleaning, it is as dependable as they come. Few moving parts to malfunction.