A 12 gauge synthetic Model AL390 Silver Mallard was my first dedicated 'duck gun' and has been very reliable for many years. My newer A300 20ga reminds me of the 390 which is probably why I am very fond of it too. Very reliable if you keep them reasonably clean.
I've always been a fan of the 390 series and agree it's one of the best gas operated hunting guns out there! We haven't had an A300 yet, but we will likely do a video on the A400 in the future
I have the AL390 and it's the best damned shotgun I've ever owned! I recall that during the first 50 rounds or so it would have failures to eject and that worried me, but after that first 50 I have put THOUSANDS into it without a single, solitary hick-up. Beautiful gun! Only one issue: You MUST be careful of how you replace the fore stock after cleaning. If it is not properly aligned, then it will sit on the lip of the retaining cap (rather than inside of the lip) and crack as you tighten down the end cap. Ask me how I know! Also, the recoil spring system is supposed to be replaced after 3K rounds, but I haven't done so yet, so I guess mine's supposed to be cycling slowly.
FYI it sounds like your lavalier wasn't working, and the sound is a bit ahead of the video at least on my screen. Something to work on for next time. Keep it up
A 12 gauge synthetic Model AL390 Silver Mallard was my first dedicated 'duck gun' and has been very reliable for many years. My newer A300 20ga reminds me of the 390 which is probably why I am very fond of it too. Very reliable if you keep them reasonably clean.
I've always been a fan of the 390 series and agree it's one of the best gas operated hunting guns out there! We haven't had an A300 yet, but we will likely do a video on the A400 in the future
I have the AL390 and it's the best damned shotgun I've ever owned! I recall that during the first 50 rounds or so it would have failures to eject and that worried me, but after that first 50 I have put THOUSANDS into it without a single, solitary hick-up. Beautiful gun! Only one issue: You MUST be careful of how you replace the fore stock after cleaning. If it is not properly aligned, then it will sit on the lip of the retaining cap (rather than inside of the lip) and crack as you tighten down the end cap. Ask me how I know! Also, the recoil spring system is supposed to be replaced after 3K rounds, but I haven't done so yet, so I guess mine's supposed to be cycling slowly.
Thank you for your support and sharing your experience! We agree it'd a great shotgun, and that's good to know about the break in period
FYI it sounds like your lavalier wasn't working, and the sound is a bit ahead of the video at least on my screen. Something to work on for next time. Keep it up
You are correct, we only had limited time with the A390 so we couldn’t re shoot. Thank you for your support!!
I have three a 20 gauge and two 12 gauge’s .one 12 has a silver receiver with a gold turkey I think it was gun of the year in 1998
beautiful gun.
They did a great job on this one... the wood grain really pops, and the inlay on the receiver is tastefully done! A beauty for sure
I took me three years to find a 20 gauge
Bet it was worth the wait!