Beretta Al391 Teknys

[Tug McClutchin]

Any of you guys have experience with one of these? I have wanted a 391 since I was a 16 year old kid shooting skeet every chance I could and never made the purchase because I was a broke ass teenager chasing women and doing the best I could to not flunk out of school. Now I have the ability to buy one and want to make sure I am not buying a gun with issues like my 1100 had.....

 

[Fullboost21]

Great auto, will last you a lifetime if maintained properly.

 

[Tug McClutchin]

Great auto, will last you a lifetime if maintained properly.

What maintenance is required for these? Is it similar to the O-Ring and Piston issues that were a constant issue with my 1100? I ended up beyond frustrated with my 1100 and having to keep spare parts on hand due to not knowing how long the oring would hold up.

 

[Bailey Boat]

If you had problems with an 1100 they were self induced. The 1100 is one of the most dependable guns going. The barrel sealing rings were the only weakness and once you learn how to properly install it even that issue went away.
I don't personally care for the new Beretta's but will pay top dollar for older 390's or 391's.

 

[nc-by-the-c]

Just sold a 390 after my son grew into my 391
We have carried o rings for years to his competitions and never put one in
It gets cleaned maybe once a year
Other kids shoot the hell out of them, mistreat them, hunt them, flawless
I also own an 1100 and have owned 11-87s
The 390 series from Beretta...bulletproof the 1100 series from Remington very very good but need cleaning and maintenance much more often
I like the beretta best, 1100 second and 11-87s are just OK to me
Ymmv (btw both guns have age on them and are not newer variants)

 

[Cochise]

1100's certainly have more issues than any of the Berettas but if you take care of them they are fun guns to own.
You should have a spare parts kit with an 1100. If you clean the it after every use (easy to do) you may only need a spare O ring.
Take care to always knock the retaining pin for the trigger group out and back in from the serial number side of the receiver,
otherwise you can knock the shell latch off the side of the receiver and it will have to be re-staked. I have a staking tool.

The 390 is easier to clean than the 391 because you can get to the gas ports more easily to clean them.
Both the 390 and 391 can eventually have the same issues. After many, many rounds the action spring in the stock tube needs replacement on both.
Also the end cap on the 391 must be cleaned and retain it's springing action (allows for heat expansion). If it freeze up the lug can break off the barrel.

The new A400 has eliminated these maintenance issues and the action/recoil spring is under the forearm and easy to get to.
You can buy an A400 from Cole Gun in any Cerakote color finish you want now and they tune and polish the trigger.
Do not get the A400 black edition (Beretta model). It has a composite rib that comes off and the gun must be shipped back.

There is a cheaper version of A400 called the A300 for around $650. Take a look at that. A lot of gun for the money. Same parts mostly as the A400.
A used 391 is definitely a good choice if your heart is set on one. I punched up to AA in Clays with one before switching to a K80 with 32" barrels. Good luck.