Comments on: Benelli Vinci Shotgun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:18:29 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Clay http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17915 Clay Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:08:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17915 hey im 15 years old and currently shoot a browning 20 guage pump. i want to move up to a 12 gauge and am willing to pay $1000 or so. im looking to get a good gun for dove, skeet and maby turkey. is the Benelli Vinci a good pick or do yall have some better suggestions? hey im 15 years old and currently shoot a browning 20 guage pump. i want to move up to a 12 gauge and am willing to pay $1000 or so. im looking to get a good gun for dove, skeet and maby turkey. is the Benelli Vinci a good pick or do yall have some better suggestions?

]]> By: Tom Davis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17867 Tom Davis Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17867 Just a note about breakin. My Vinci came pretty much unlubricated. I soaked the bolt and reciever with Break Free and the gun worked pretty much flawlessly from the first shot. Only problem was with some low velocity reloads that would not cycle. I'm thinking that anything slower than about 1150 fps will probably not work too well. Makes sense because the action is recoil driven after all. Just a note about breakin. My Vinci came pretty much unlubricated. I soaked the bolt and reciever with Break Free and the gun worked pretty much flawlessly from the first shot.

Only problem was with some low velocity reloads that would not cycle. I’m thinking that anything slower than about 1150 fps will probably not work too well. Makes sense because the action is recoil driven after all.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17770 Anthony Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17770 I've heard a lot of good reviews about this gun and very few bad ones. I'm looking into and i think I might buy one. And just a little heads up to all of you that are saying its an ugly gun, my personal opinion is that it's new to many people and it doesnt have the looks of what we're used to. So maybe after we see it a couple more times, we'll get used to it and eventually think its better looking than we thought. I’ve heard a lot of good reviews about this gun and very few bad ones. I’m looking into and i think I might buy one. And just a little heads up to all of you that are saying its an ugly gun, my personal opinion is that it’s new to many people and it doesnt have the looks of what we’re used to. So maybe after we see it a couple more times, we’ll get used to it and eventually think its better looking than we thought.

]]> By: Dale http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17518 Dale Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:50:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17518 I bought a Vinci a couple of weeks ago and love it. I have shot 250 plus rounds of light loads at sporting clays range, so far no jams. Shoots better than my SBE II. Can't wait until hunting season. I bought a Vinci a couple of weeks ago and love it. I have shot 250 plus rounds of light loads at sporting clays range, so far no jams. Shoots better than my SBE II. Can’t wait until hunting season.

]]> By: gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17083 gregg Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:46:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17083 Gregg hunting season will be over . It took three months before my refund . Because I am the only one to be hurt from their new product their was no concern to investagate . Whats important . customer or profit . Hopefully your wife understands $1500.00 loss better than mine did . Good luck explaining . Gregg hunting season will be over . It took three months before my refund . Because I am the only one to be hurt from their new product their was no concern to investagate . Whats important . customer or profit . Hopefully your wife understands $1500.00 loss better than mine did . Good luck explaining .

]]> By: Kyle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17079 Kyle Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:17:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17079 Reckon I'll throw an update in as well. I've put prob 800 rounds through my Vinci since my last post and with out a single stop in cycle. I love this thing and has become my go to shotty. Switching to a TruGlo bead made it all the better for me. Gregg I'd say stick it out because this will shoot. (but if you do turn it into a Maxus I wanna know how they shoot haha) Reckon I’ll throw an update in as well. I’ve put prob 800 rounds through my Vinci since my last post and with out a single stop in cycle. I love this thing and has become my go to shotty. Switching to a TruGlo bead made it all the better for me.
Gregg I’d say stick it out because this will shoot. (but if you do turn it into a Maxus I wanna know how they shoot haha)

]]> By: Gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-17075 Gregg Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:18:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-17075 Hey Commenters, just wanted to give an update. (By the way there are two Gregg posters...myself having the cycling problem and another gregg who returned his "cheek peeler") just so there is no confusion to anyone following the thread. My Vinci is on its way back to Benelli to be checked out. After about 200 rounds (mostly 1 1/8 oz.) still misfeeding. The gun shop told me they have sold a lot of Vinci's and I was the first and only to come back with a problem so they are going to send the gun back. Unfortunatly bird season starts next weekend and they told me it could be several weeks before I get it back. Depending on the results I may give up the Vinci. Going to the shop later this week to check out the Browning Maxus. Hey Commenters, just wanted to give an update. (By the way there are two Gregg posters…myself having the cycling problem and another gregg who returned his “cheek peeler”) just so there is no confusion to anyone following the thread.

My Vinci is on its way back to Benelli to be checked out. After about 200 rounds (mostly 1 1/8 oz.) still misfeeding. The gun shop told me they have sold a lot of Vinci’s and I was the first and only to come back with a problem so they are going to send the gun back. Unfortunatly bird season starts next weekend and they told me it could be several weeks before I get it back.

Depending on the results I may give up the Vinci. Going to the shop later this week to check out the Browning Maxus.

]]> By: austin s http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-16645 austin s Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-16645 im only 14 ive got a remington 870 youth 20gauge and im ready to move up to a 12gauge and im willing to pay a little over 1grand for a new gun but i need some sugestions on benellis that may be better for a young shooter im only 14 ive got a remington 870 youth 20gauge and im ready to move up to a 12gauge and im willing to pay a little over 1grand for a new gun but i need some sugestions on benellis that may be better for a young shooter

]]> By: tony petres http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-15757 tony petres Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:46:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-15757 Just an observation, directed at the folks who are so disappointed that the new guns are stiff and don't function flawlessly. For gosh sakes, every thing (machine-wise, and that's what we have here folks) I've ever seen or purchased, from cars to fishing reels to sewing machines require break-in. How could it be any different? Shoot the guns for a sustained period. If problems persist, perhaps you might have a real problem. Never believe the marketers. It's their job to sell you the gun, not reality! TP Just an observation, directed at the folks who are so disappointed that the new guns are stiff and don’t function flawlessly. For gosh sakes, every thing (machine-wise, and that’s what we have here folks) I’ve ever seen or purchased, from cars to fishing reels to sewing machines require break-in. How could it be any different?

Shoot the guns for a sustained period. If problems persist, perhaps you might have a real problem. Never believe the marketers. It’s their job to sell you the gun, not reality!

TP

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-15071 Dean Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:22:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-15071 I finally got around to shooting my Vinci and shot 2 boxes of 2 3/4" Winchester 3.5 dram eq. 1 1/8 oz shot shells without any issues at all. Just like my SBE, I love it! I finally got around to shooting my Vinci and shot 2 boxes of 2 3/4″ Winchester 3.5 dram eq. 1 1/8 oz shot shells without any issues at all. Just like my SBE, I love it!

]]> By: jason http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-15058 jason Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:05:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-15058 I just got a vinci and shot mine with absolutely no problems what so ever! It sounds like the people that have had problems are the people who bought their gun from someone who didnt know what they were selling. My salesman specifically told me that I had to shoot 2 boxes of 3 inch heavy loads to break the gun in properly. After the break in the gun will definitely have no issues. I haven't hunted in about 7 years and wanted to get back into the swing of things and decided to buy the best and I truly believe I made the right choice! I love my gun!!!!! and cant wait to shoot it again. Well worth the money and the wait. I just got a vinci and shot mine with absolutely no problems what so ever! It sounds like the people that have had problems are the people who bought their gun from someone who didnt know what they were selling. My salesman specifically told me that I had to shoot 2 boxes of 3 inch heavy loads to break the gun in properly. After the break in the gun will definitely have no issues. I haven’t hunted in about 7 years and wanted to get back into the swing of things and decided to buy the best and I truly believe I made the right choice! I love my gun!!!!! and cant wait to shoot it again. Well worth the money and the wait.

]]> By: Martin in Lancashire http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-14179 Martin in Lancashire Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:05:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-14179 Well you guys are the lucky ones! We will not be seeing the Vinci in the UK until early 2010. Question for Benelli "Why release it on us more than half way through a season? You'd think they'd know that if we aren't out hunting we either in the gun shop getting ready for opening day or we're talking about what we'll be shooting at and what with. I've shot Benelli for many years and early this summer traded one in for a Beretta Exstrema. Kept hearing just how easy it was to shoot and that it would knock the socks of my Benelli. Well they were right if you! if you took a good told of the barrel and got a good swing you could club my hold Benelli in to the high skeet trap house. Beretta may have removed much of the kick with their gun but they all so removed all the fun from shooting when they did. I've never felt so removed from what I was shooting at in all my years of using a Benelli as the day I first used an Exstrema. So much so that every night the next week I was on thintnet looking for a dealer with a good range of Benelli in stock. I'd set my heart on a Benelli Super Black Eagle, But tried a M2 on my shoulder in the store with 26 inch barrels and my faith in guns was restored even before I'd pulled the trigger. The M2 is up to now the easiest mounting, fastest target acquiring, smoothest recoiling, Benelli I've yet fired. You may now be wondering why I'm going on about an M2 on a Vinci forum. Well here's why. I was comparing the M2 to my old Nitro that I still wish I'd not swapped in for the Exstrema. Now if the Vinci as moved on as far from the M2 has the M2 has against the Nitro then the Vinci will be the next field gun I get, but I'll not be swapping the M2 for a while yet. It's the Midland Game Fair on the weekend of 19th of Sept so you never know Benelli may get their finger out and at least let some lucky souls have a feel of just what they have to look forward to next year. Well you guys are the lucky ones! We will not be seeing the Vinci in the UK until early 2010. Question for Benelli “Why release it on us more than half way through a season? You’d think they’d know that if we aren’t out hunting we either in the gun shop getting ready for opening day or we’re talking about what we’ll be shooting at and what with. I’ve shot Benelli for many years and early this summer traded one in for a Beretta Exstrema. Kept hearing just how easy it was to shoot and that it would knock the socks of my Benelli. Well they were right if you! if you took a good told of the barrel and got a good swing you could club my hold Benelli in to the high skeet trap house. Beretta may have removed much of the kick with their gun but they all so removed all the fun from shooting when they did. I’ve never felt so removed from what I was shooting at in all my years of using a Benelli as the day I first used an Exstrema. So much so that every night the next week I was on thintnet looking for a dealer with a good range of Benelli in stock. I’d set my heart on a Benelli Super Black Eagle, But tried a M2 on my shoulder in the store with 26 inch barrels and my faith in guns was restored even before I’d pulled the trigger. The M2 is up to now the easiest mounting, fastest target acquiring, smoothest recoiling, Benelli I’ve yet fired.
You may now be wondering why I’m going on about an M2 on a Vinci forum. Well here’s why. I was comparing the M2 to my old Nitro that I still wish I’d not swapped in for the Exstrema. Now if the Vinci as moved on as far from the M2 has the M2 has against the Nitro then the Vinci will be the next field gun I get, but I’ll not be swapping the M2 for a while yet. It’s the Midland Game Fair on the weekend of 19th of Sept so you never know Benelli may get their finger out and at least let some lucky souls have a feel of just what they have to look forward to next year.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-14112 Glenn Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:03:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-14112 Just another comment on the Vinci hard case. Th plastic cover inside was cracked when it came in to the dealer. Just another comment on the Vinci hard case. Th plastic cover inside was cracked when it came in to the dealer.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-14111 Glenn Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:58:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-14111 Took my new Vinci to the skeet range today and had a ball shooting 3 quick boxes of target loads with out any problems. I havn't shot a shotgun in years but use to hunt dove with an auto 5 Browning. The Benelli is lighter and is so quick and easy to keep on target for a follow up shot. The recoil was not an issue, but I will step up to high brass the next time I shoot and see how it manages. It took me a while to get used to shooting again, but I was knocking down doubles at the end of my shoot. I love it and can't wait to shoot it again. Took my new Vinci to the skeet range today and had a ball shooting 3 quick boxes of target loads with out any problems. I havn’t shot a shotgun in years but use to hunt dove with an auto 5 Browning. The Benelli is lighter and is so quick and easy to keep on target for a follow up shot. The recoil was not an issue, but I will step up to high brass the next time I shoot and see how it manages. It took me a while to get used to shooting again, but I was knocking down doubles at the end of my shoot. I love it and can’t wait to shoot it again.

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13804 Dean Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:27:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13804 Gregg, I hate to hear of your bad experience with your Vinci, expecially since my son gave me one for father's day. I haven't even fired it once yet, but I confirmed with the dealer that I would have to run at least 50 or so rounds through it before it would function perfectly. I hate that and like you, I've never had a shotgun that needed to be "broken in" before. I will be in a dove field next Saturday and I'm praying that the only malfuntion will be human error on my part. Kindest regards and best wishes. Gregg, I hate to hear of your bad experience with your Vinci, expecially since my son gave me one for father’s day. I haven’t even fired it once yet, but I confirmed with the dealer that I would have to run at least 50 or so rounds through it before it would function perfectly. I hate that and like you, I’ve never had a shotgun that needed to be “broken in” before. I will be in a dove field next Saturday and I’m praying that the only malfuntion will be human error on my part. Kindest regards and best wishes.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13803 Kyle Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:26:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13803 I'm glad mine is getting better. Put another 75 rounds of High brass through it the other night and switched back to the walmart specials. Had two misfeeds out of about 3 boxes of shells. Its getting better with every outing. If the darn thing wasn't so comfortable to shoot I would probably be a little more upset. Perceived recoil being a little less than the my M2 and throws a little better. Can definitely hit with it. As far as the case, I kinda like it haha! It all fits good in there. I’m glad mine is getting better. Put another 75 rounds of High brass through it the other night and switched back to the walmart specials. Had two misfeeds out of about 3 boxes of shells. Its getting better with every outing. If the darn thing wasn’t so comfortable to shoot I would probably be a little more upset. Perceived recoil being a little less than the my M2 and throws a little better. Can definitely hit with it.

As far as the case, I kinda like it haha! It all fits good in there.

]]> By: gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13790 gregg Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:08:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13790 I returned my cheek peeler . Still waiting for my fifteen hundred. Their will be NO benelli's in my kids hands let alone my great great grandchildren I returned my cheek peeler . Still waiting for my fifteen hundred. Their will be NO benelli’s in my kids hands let alone my great great grandchildren

]]> By: Gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13777 Gregg Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:16:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13777 Shot another 50 rounds of Gun Club this morning. Only 3 mis feeds. I guess it is getting better...Still pissed I even have to "break in" a $1300 Benelli I am going to the store to pick up a few boxes of heavier loads and see. If I didn't love how smooth the action is on this gun...the comfort and feel. I wouldn't continue to torture myself. Plus it was my 30th birthday present from my fiance so I am also sentimental about it. Going to make this POS work right if its the last thing I do. I believe in you Vinci!!! Regarding the case. The plastic prongs to hold the barrel are snapped....it came that way. -G Shot another 50 rounds of Gun Club this morning. Only 3 mis feeds. I guess it is getting better…Still pissed I even have to “break in” a $1300 Benelli I am going to the store to pick up a few boxes of heavier loads and see.

If I didn’t love how smooth the action is on this gun…the comfort and feel. I wouldn’t continue to torture myself. Plus it was my 30th birthday present from my fiance so I am also sentimental about it. Going to make this POS work right if its the last thing I do. I believe in you Vinci!!!

Regarding the case. The plastic prongs to hold the barrel are snapped….it came that way.

-G

]]> By: Cliff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13706 Cliff Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:16:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13706 After a little over a case of shells, field loads & target, my Vinci has yet to malfunction in any way. My research indicates that the Vinci frame is going to be the flagship for Benelli's field weapons. Looks like when your great great grandchildren wear out today's SBEs & M2s, a Vinci derivative may be their only option. ON THE OTHER HAND, the Vinci case STINKS OUT LOUD. My neighborhood is 0 for 2 in getting an unbroken case on delivery. I guess the marketing morons felt Benelli needed something different for the modular rollout. Any Vinci owners out there interested in starting a recall effort with a factory exchange for a modified M2 style case? After a little over a case of shells, field loads & target, my Vinci has yet to malfunction in any way. My research indicates that the Vinci frame is going to be the flagship for Benelli’s field weapons. Looks like when your great great grandchildren wear out today’s SBEs & M2s, a Vinci derivative may be their only option.

ON THE OTHER HAND, the Vinci case STINKS OUT LOUD. My neighborhood is 0 for 2 in getting an unbroken case on delivery. I guess the marketing morons felt Benelli needed something different for the modular rollout. Any Vinci owners out there interested in starting a recall effort with a factory exchange for a modified M2 style case?

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13509 Bill E Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:59:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13509 I got my Vinci on July 3 and have put about 500 rounds through it, all Gun Club, and have had no problems. Seems to recycle crisper now then when it was first new. I got my Vinci on July 3 and have put about 500 rounds through it, all Gun Club, and have had no problems. Seems to recycle crisper now then when it was first new.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13493 Kyle Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:37:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13493 Maybe they didn't tell us the break in they did on those guns before that torture test haha. Just talked to a Customer Service rep at Benelli and she said I was on the right track with shooting the heavier stuff. She said may need to do a few more boxes before that spring gets fully broke in so that lighter loads will function properly. Maybe they didn’t tell us the break in they did on those guns before that torture test haha. Just talked to a Customer Service rep at Benelli and she said I was on the right track with shooting the heavier stuff. She said may need to do a few more boxes before that spring gets fully broke in so that lighter loads will function properly.

]]> By: Gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13484 Gregg Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13484 I feel like I got a lemon or something. If you read through the Argentina torture test these guns where apparently put through "no matter what load or make it was, shell after shell cycled through the action without malfunction or failure to feed or eject. The ammo type varied from the dirty shooting, locally made shells, to imported federal, estate and fiocchi loads. No matter whether it was low-brass one-ounce loads or high-brass 1-1/8-oz. target loads the Vinchis banged away relentlessly." After reading something like that and experienced what i did...I have to think something is wrong. Gregg I feel like I got a lemon or something. If you read through the Argentina torture test these guns where apparently put through “no matter what load or make it was, shell after shell cycled through the action without malfunction or failure to feed or eject. The ammo type varied from the dirty shooting, locally made shells, to imported federal, estate and fiocchi loads. No matter whether it was low-brass one-ounce loads or high-brass 1-1/8-oz. target loads the Vinchis banged away relentlessly.”

After reading something like that and experienced what i did…I have to think something is wrong.

Gregg

]]> By: Kyle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13475 Kyle Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:26:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13475 Gregg, I know the frustration (as you can tell in my above post)! Shot mine this weekend using Estate High Velocity 2 3/4", 1 1/4 oz shot, 3 3/4 Dram high brass. 100 rounds with 0 failure! I couldn't make it jam even just holding it to the side and pullin the trigger, it just worked! Switched back to my Federal loads and right off the bat it stopped on the second round, same problem, shell didn't fully clear the mag tube. Fixed it and it pushed on with only 1 more stop in 25 shells. Maybe once you get a good case of heavy stuff through it, it'll be a shooter....not sure what else to do. Unless i invest in more shells like that, looks like the M2 will still be hot come dove season! Gregg, I know the frustration (as you can tell in my above post)! Shot mine this weekend using Estate High Velocity 2 3/4″, 1 1/4 oz shot, 3 3/4 Dram high brass. 100 rounds with 0 failure! I couldn’t make it jam even just holding it to the side and pullin the trigger, it just worked! Switched back to my Federal loads and right off the bat it stopped on the second round, same problem, shell didn’t fully clear the mag tube. Fixed it and it pushed on with only 1 more stop in 25 shells. Maybe once you get a good case of heavy stuff through it, it’ll be a shooter….not sure what else to do. Unless i invest in more shells like that, looks like the M2 will still be hot come dove season!

]]> By: Gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13467 Gregg Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:11:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13467 I shot my Vinci for the first time today. Shot 50 rounds and about half of that amount in misfeeds. I was so frustrated because I read all about this gun being a work horse and all this hype about zero failure. If it happened once I probably would have shrugged it off as user error. Half the time my second round never cycled into the barrel and jammed in the loading port. I was shooting Remington Gun Club Target Loads. Any Help?? Suggestions?? I shot my Vinci for the first time today. Shot 50 rounds and about half of that amount in misfeeds. I was so frustrated because I read all about this gun being a work horse and all this hype about zero failure. If it happened once I probably would have shrugged it off as user error. Half the time my second round never cycled into the barrel and jammed in the loading port.
I was shooting Remington Gun Club Target Loads.
Any Help?? Suggestions??

]]> By: Kyle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13391 Kyle Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:03:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13391 Hey Guys, Got my Vinci a week ago. Have had two outings with it and has jammed several times each time. Did a pretty good clean on it before the first time. I'm shooting 2 3/4", 1 1/8oz, 3 dram Federal target loads (shooting same load through my M2 for years with 0 malfunction). My problem is the bolt wants to come forward before the shell has cleared the mag tube and locks the action up. Still a new gun and figured just needs a heavier load to break in. Do you think that will help? Has anybody else had this problem? Hey Guys, Got my Vinci a week ago. Have had two outings with it and has jammed several times each time. Did a pretty good clean on it before the first time. I’m shooting 2 3/4″, 1 1/8oz, 3 dram Federal target loads (shooting same load through my M2 for years with 0 malfunction). My problem is the bolt wants to come forward before the shell has cleared the mag tube and locks the action up. Still a new gun and figured just needs a heavier load to break in. Do you think that will help? Has anybody else had this problem?

]]> By: Mrj http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13223 Mrj Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:53:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13223 no offense to any vinci owner but this piece of equipment should assemble with ease right out of the box just like the advertisement suggests/depicts (anything over 1K should be like butter). the modular design is ok once you've broken it in and swept some of the max 4 finish and swear words into the corner. the trigger guard will accommodate gloved fingers but also makes for trouble with conventional trigger guard locks. go ahead ... load up one round and dare me to fire that gun with a conventional trigger lock. lastly, the gun case..benelli...ahem...beretta holding company...are you people serious? no offense to any vinci owner but this piece of equipment should assemble with ease right out of the box just like the advertisement suggests/depicts (anything over 1K should be like butter). the modular design is ok once you’ve broken it in and swept some of the max 4 finish and swear words into the corner. the trigger guard will accommodate gloved fingers but also makes for trouble with conventional trigger guard locks. go ahead … load up one round and dare me to fire that gun with a conventional trigger lock. lastly, the gun case..benelli…ahem…beretta holding company…are you people serious?

]]> By: Sam http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13047 Sam Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:50:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13047 To nick, the first couple of times it is kinda hard to assemble but it gets really easy after a few times assembled and dissambled To nick, the first couple of times it is kinda hard to assemble but it gets really easy after a few times assembled and dissambled

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13034 Bill E Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:21:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13034 Did not notice an edge on mine. Have shot it three times (about 225 rounds) with no issues. Did not notice an edge on mine. Have shot it three times (about 225 rounds) with no issues.

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13033 Bill E Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:20:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13033 It does get easier, but the first couple of times placing the forend on you may need a buddy. Inserting the trigger mechanism will also be tricky. It does get easier, but the first couple of times placing the forend on you may need a buddy. Inserting the trigger mechanism will also be tricky.

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13032 Bill E Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:18:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13032 The Vinci only holds 3 shells. No plug needed. The Vinci only holds 3 shells. No plug needed.

]]> By: Dean Bedenbaugh http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13028 Dean Bedenbaugh Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:41:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13028 I have a brand new Vinci, haven't even fired it yet. This is probably a stupid question, but how do you install a plug in the magazine to limit the number of shells? Thanks. I have a brand new Vinci, haven’t even fired it yet. This is probably a stupid question, but how do you install a plug in the magazine to limit the number of shells? Thanks.

]]> By: gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13026 gregg Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:42:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13026 My first 3 rounds xpert 3 in steel to break my new vinci in drew blood ! Their is a edge where gel comb meets stock I shot 50 clays the next day and riped the scab open again . Went to the dealer the next day to show them my cheek .I requested to have a benelli rep contact me . FOUR days no calls . I recomend shooting your hunting loads before you head out of town or bring bandaids My first 3 rounds xpert 3 in steel to break my new vinci in drew blood ! Their is a edge where gel comb meets stock I shot 50 clays the next day and riped the scab open again . Went to the dealer the next day to show them my cheek .I requested to have a benelli rep contact me . FOUR days no calls . I recomend shooting your hunting loads before you head out of town or bring bandaids

]]> By: Nick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-13022 Nick Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:44:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-13022 I just bought a new vinci, Did anybody else have problems assembling or dissassembling the gun? They make it look easy. Does it get easier? I just bought a new vinci, Did anybody else have problems assembling or dissassembling the gun? They make it look easy. Does it get easier?

]]> By: Sam http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12985 Sam Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:01:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12985 The vinci is a superb shotgun, it cycles smoothly and shoots great. I think it looks great too "it looks better in person when your holding and using it" it hasent jammed on me once and no other gun compares to its assembly. The assembly also makes it easy to clean and store. I cant wait for dove season so i can really test its durability. Its a great gun and everyone who dosent think so is just jealous. The vinci is a superb shotgun, it cycles smoothly and shoots great. I think it looks great too “it looks better in person when your holding and using it” it hasent jammed on me once and no other gun compares to its assembly. The assembly also makes it easy to clean and store. I cant wait for dove season so i can really test its durability. Its a great gun and everyone who dosent think so is just jealous.

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12894 Bill E Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:02:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12894 I have shot my Vinci three times in July. No problems with over 200 rounds. It was stiff to take down at first, but better now. Be careful taking out the trigger mechanism. It can be a bear to install. I have shot my Vinci three times in July. No problems with over 200 rounds. It was stiff to take down at first, but better now. Be careful taking out the trigger mechanism. It can be a bear to install.

]]> By: Caveman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12849 Caveman Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:01:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12849 I have several shotguns, my favorite being a Belgium made Browning "Light Twelve" (probably 45 years old). I checked out a Vinci and found it to be very light and comfortable... VERY comfortable... Comparing the Vinci to several other brands, this shotgun had an extremely agreeable fit. I'm looking to reduce the force of recoil due to blood thinner medication that causes significant shoulder bruising... for this purpose and from what I've read, the Vinci is a viable alternative. I have several shotguns, my favorite being a Belgium made Browning “Light Twelve” (probably 45 years old). I checked out a Vinci and found it to be very light and comfortable… VERY comfortable… Comparing the Vinci to several other brands, this shotgun had an extremely agreeable fit. I’m looking to reduce the force of recoil due to blood thinner medication that causes significant shoulder bruising… for this purpose and from what I’ve read, the Vinci is a viable alternative.

]]> By: Scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12777 Scott Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:58:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12777 I like my new Vinci after 150 rounds although I never thought you could not get parts for a new gun ... M395 magazine extension and I still cant figure how to adjust the cast any ideas I like my new Vinci after 150 rounds although I never thought you could not get parts for a new gun … M395 magazine extension and I still cant figure how to adjust the cast any ideas

]]> By: Justin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12536 Justin Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:05:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12536 Gentlemen I'm surprised that some of you are even hunters. Pretty don't kill ducks. I'm more interested in easy no hassle cleaning, and a gun that will shoot no matter how bad the weather is. I too am holding out to see how it PERFORMS, don't put put too much stock in how it looks. Geez. Gentlemen I’m surprised that some of you are even hunters. Pretty don’t kill ducks. I’m more interested in easy no hassle cleaning, and a gun that will shoot no matter how bad the weather is. I too am holding out to see how it PERFORMS, don’t put put too much stock in how it looks. Geez.

]]> By: Chris S http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-12306 Chris S Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:11:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-12306 I have an older SBE that jams in cold, wet weather, with 3 1/2 inch steel. I keep the gun clean, including the spring in the butt, however the jaming is more reliable than the shooting. I have even replaced the bolt. I understand that this is a common complaint about the early SBE model, and the SBE II corrected this. So, I will wait to see the Vinci II. In the meantime, I hunt with a Nova with a supplemental recoil reduction device (an extra weight) that installs into the butt. It is a heavy gun that slows the swing, good for diver duck hunting, bad for clay. The Nova points well, and doubles as a paddle. It is simple to clean, utterly reliable, and will shoot any flavor .12 gauge shell on the market. That and a Beretta Onyx 626 are the only two guns I take to Canada and North Dakota. If the weather is good, and I need both chokes (IC and Modified) I use the Beretta. I have an older SBE that jams in cold, wet weather, with 3 1/2 inch steel. I keep the gun clean, including the spring in the butt, however the jaming is more reliable than the shooting. I have even replaced the bolt. I understand that this is a common complaint about the early SBE model, and the SBE II corrected this.

So, I will wait to see the Vinci II. In the meantime, I hunt with a Nova with a supplemental recoil reduction device (an extra weight) that installs into the butt. It is a heavy gun that slows the swing, good for diver duck hunting, bad for clay. The Nova points well, and doubles as a paddle. It is simple to clean, utterly reliable, and will shoot any flavor .12 gauge shell on the market. That and a Beretta Onyx 626 are the only two guns I take to Canada and North Dakota. If the weather is good, and I need both chokes (IC and Modified) I use the Beretta.

]]> By: Bill E http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-11809 Bill E Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:46:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-11809 I bought a Vinci last week. Shot two rounds of skeet and one round of five stand. Functioned flawlessly and shot where pointed. Very light gun to carry. Recoil not bad for as light as the gun is, but its a light gun and there is certainly more recoil than with a heavier gun, say a Browning Gold. But I got it for the duck blind, not the range. I bought a Vinci last week. Shot two rounds of skeet and one round of five stand. Functioned flawlessly and shot where pointed. Very light gun to carry.

Recoil not bad for as light as the gun is, but its a light gun and there is certainly more recoil than with a heavier gun, say a Browning Gold. But I got it for the duck blind, not the range.

]]> By: Lois http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-11666 Lois Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:40:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-11666 Decided you needed a woman's point of view. I just started shooting trap this year, love it, but my Mossberg 500 12 guage was kicking my butt! I had a bruise on my chin every week. Just bought the Vinci and loved it! It's lightweight, easy to take apart and put together (although a bit stiff at first), and fires great. I wish they made a shell catcher for it, but apparently it's so new there are no accessories for it yet. So until you fire it, don't put this gun down! Decided you needed a woman’s point of view. I just started shooting trap this year, love it, but my Mossberg 500 12 guage was kicking my butt! I had a bruise on my chin every week. Just bought the Vinci and loved it! It’s lightweight, easy to take apart and put together (although a bit stiff at first), and fires great. I wish they made a shell catcher for it, but apparently it’s so new there are no accessories for it yet. So until you fire it, don’t put this gun down!

]]> By: Paul V http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-11642 Paul V Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:02:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-11642 I wonder if they are considering a 3 1/2" version? I would sure be more interested if they would. What I would REALLY like to see is a 10 ga. verson.....crio treated (read weight reduction) with all the recoil reduction technology. It would be unbeatable in the duck/goose blind. I would not mind trading in my SP-10 for that! I wonder if they are considering a 3 1/2″ version? I would sure be more interested if they would. What I would REALLY like to see is a 10 ga. verson…..crio treated (read weight reduction) with all the recoil reduction technology. It would be unbeatable in the duck/goose blind. I would not mind trading in my SP-10 for that!

]]> By: Jeff H http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-11626 Jeff H Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:29:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-11626 I like the Vinci and will buy one. Found a website that quoted me $1239 for black synthetic. I own two SBE's, 1 original HK import from 1992($685) and a synthetic from 1996($950). These SBE's changed my life at the range and in the field. No more malfunctioning gas auto-loaders and no more long treks back to the truck for a reliable SxS. I am a firm believer in the Benelli shotgun's inertia recoil system. My SBE's do pack a kick. I have shot an M-2 with the Comfortech system which I feel reduced the felt recoil at least 30% over my SBE's. I will p/u the new Vinci as soon as I sell my 12ga. Franchi Renaissance Classic DU shotgun. You get what you pay for and so far my Benellis have far outlasted my past auto-loading shotguns,a Browning, S&W and Remington. The Benellis have been used in snow, ice, storms, and volcanic sand conditions without a single failure. I clean them regularly and completely because they are so simple to break down and put back together. There are those that bad mouth the Benelli, but I think that is stubborness more than experience making those statements. I like the Vinci and will buy one. Found a website that quoted me $1239 for black synthetic. I own two SBE’s, 1 original HK import from 1992($685) and a synthetic from 1996($950). These SBE’s changed my life at the range and in the field. No more malfunctioning gas auto-loaders and no more long treks back to the truck for a reliable SxS. I am a firm believer in the Benelli shotgun’s inertia recoil system. My SBE’s do pack a kick. I have shot an M-2 with the Comfortech system which I feel reduced the felt recoil at least 30% over my SBE’s. I will p/u the new Vinci as soon as I sell my 12ga. Franchi Renaissance Classic DU shotgun. You get what you pay for and so far my Benellis have far outlasted my past auto-loading shotguns,a Browning, S&W and Remington. The Benellis have been used in snow, ice, storms, and volcanic sand conditions without a single failure. I clean them regularly and completely because they are so simple to break down and put back together. There are those that bad mouth the Benelli, but I think that is stubborness more than experience making those statements.

]]> By: Don Lechel http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-10880 Don Lechel Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-10880 I shot the Vinci this past Saturday and loved it. For all you Nay Sayers out there, read through this blog again. As stated already you are the ones who haven't fired it. I'm just saying, it's not fair to you or Benelli. I currently own a SBE II (love it) but will be selling it to obtain the Vinci. I am not a big money guy and work hard for what I have. But again as stated, you get what you pay for. What impressed me most about this gun was the recovery time after the shot. The new in line system kicks straight back and thus has less barrel jump. This will allow me to get on the second and third bird quicker. You may not notice this if you shoot this gun with nothing to compare it too. But you will definately notice it when your knocking down doubles in the duck blind. I would definately recomend this gun to any one that can afford it. As far as the looks, I like them, but don't really don't care what others think. I am all about getting the job done. One last note: For you younger guys that might not be able to afford it, I killed just as many ducks with my remington 1100 in my 20's as I do now with my SBE II. I shot the Vinci this past Saturday and loved it. For all you Nay Sayers out there, read through this blog again. As stated already you are the ones who haven’t fired it. I’m just saying, it’s not fair to you or Benelli. I currently own a SBE II (love it) but will be selling it to obtain the Vinci. I am not a big money guy and work hard for what I have. But again as stated, you get what you pay for. What impressed me most about this gun was the recovery time after the shot. The new in line system kicks straight back and thus has less barrel jump. This will allow me to get on the second and third bird quicker. You may not notice this if you shoot this gun with nothing to compare it too. But you will definately notice it when your knocking down doubles in the duck blind. I would definately recomend this gun to any one that can afford it. As far as the looks, I like them, but don’t really don’t care what others think. I am all about getting the job done. One last note: For you younger guys that might not be able to afford it, I killed just as many ducks with my remington 1100 in my 20’s as I do now with my SBE II.

]]> By: Clayman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/02/benelli-vinci-shotgun/#comment-10412 Clayman Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:08:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5824#comment-10412 I love this shotgun and agree with Ron's posts. Recoil reminds me of the 20 gauge I had as a kid but that's where the similarities end. Recoil and subsequent target acquisition is well mannered and controlled. I’m also a huge fan of the trigger group ergonomics on this shotgun. The trigger pull is uniform, clean and consistent in a manner usually reserved for shotguns reworked at the gunsmith. Bringing this level of sophistication to a 6 pound 12 gauge shotgun is quite an accomplishment. This enables the Vinci to move from the field to the skeet range with a consistent character that will bring a smile to your face. The fit and finish on the gun is superb and it cycles everything I’ve thrown at it without a jam or complaint. Clean-up is a breeze. I can take down this gun in 10 seconds and it is the easiest gun to clean that I have ever owned. This shotgun is the end-product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing and while some moan loudly about the price tag, you get what you pay for. Simplicity in design yet elegant between the hands, this shotgun snaps to the shoulder like a lifelong companion. Interestingly, all the negative comments I’ve read about the gun on the internet come from people who have never actually seen one, held one or fired it – That’s telling! Beyond all this, I love the Vinci because it’s a joy to shoot – And isn’t that what it’s all about? I love this shotgun and agree with Ron’s posts. Recoil reminds me of the 20 gauge I had as a kid but that’s where the similarities end. Recoil and subsequent target acquisition is well mannered and controlled. I’m also a huge fan of the trigger group ergonomics on this shotgun. The trigger pull is uniform, clean and consistent in a manner usually reserved for shotguns reworked at the gunsmith. Bringing this level of sophistication to a 6 pound 12 gauge shotgun is quite an accomplishment. This enables the Vinci to move from the field to the skeet range with a consistent character that will bring a smile to your face. The fit and finish on the gun is superb and it cycles everything I’ve thrown at it without a jam or complaint. Clean-up is a breeze. I can take down this gun in 10 seconds and it is the easiest gun to clean that I have ever owned. This shotgun is the end-product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing and while some moan loudly about the price tag, you get what you pay for.

Simplicity in design yet elegant between the hands, this shotgun snaps to the shoulder like a lifelong companion. Interestingly, all the negative comments I’ve read about the gun on the internet come from people who have never actually seen one, held one or fired it – That’s telling!

Beyond all this, I love the Vinci because it’s a joy to shoot – And isn’t that what it’s all about?

]]>