''A crossbolt safety at the rear of the triggerguard the way God intended it to be''.........exactly! Great looking gun and I agree with you on barrel lengths ( 26 or better still 24'' on Inertia Autos) Thanks Randy as always! Great review!
The best Weatherby Sorix review on the web! Great detail about the design, manufacturing history, and build. And not to mention the actual cycling under various loads. Perfect! Well done Randy.
As a lefty this excites me greatly! I can make the gun friendly for my shooting style without any gunsmithing modifications, so I can maintain the resale value of a right-handed gun
What often separates a great autoloader from a so-so or forgettable attempt is refinement. That is what the Sorix is, for you don't need pliers to remove the charging handle, you won't need a gunsmith to switch the safety for left-hand operation, and the gun doesn't rattle or have loose forearm syndrome. The Sorix also is perhaps the easiest to load of any current inertia style auto, with a smooth and crisp trigger break that is far better than many, this 3 inch chambered 12 gauge works well with 1 oz. loads, the factory recoil pad is more effective than most, it shoots to point of aim, and not only is it CIP proof-tested, it comes with a ten year warranty. That's why the Sorix is a very big winner: take it out of the box, and just add hunting.
Nice review..i like the stepped rib and i agree with you on the 24" barrel being optimal BUT I do not agree that the huge gash in the left side of the reciever is a good thing and that it wont invite debris, its got to let more junk in than if it were solid
*It is not a problem* : Weatherby isn't guessing. Testing is always worth a thousand guesses. Certainly, it would have been easier for Weatherby to just say, "well . . . screw LH shooters." I'm glad they did not. Doesn't anyone remember the Double Auto and the B2000?
While most left-handed shooters just put up with right hand charging handles, Weatherby discovered that it was the charging handle oscillating back and forth that was far more annoying to the shooter than the instant shell ejection itself. The thin extra precision machined slot for the changing handle in no way affects the reliability of the shotgun, and does not allow any significant entry of crud. By nature, the bolt and shell elevators of shotguns offer comparatively huge potential entry points for debris, yet that isn't a real-world factor. Weatherby isn't guessing. Naturally, Weatherby could have done nothing like most other companies, ignoring the 10-11 % left hand shooters and the shooters and hunters that are left eye dominate. I'm glad they went the extra mile in testing to make the Sorix as enjoyable to as many folks as possible.
Sales will indicate if the left side gash experiment by Weatherby pans out but I see a lot of negative comments concerning the gash on the net..maybe your glowing review will help
www.chuckhawks.com/weatherbysorixreview.html Selling at a street price of around $1275, with a Weatherby 10 years warranty makes this Italian semi-automatic a very strong value compared to models like the Browning A5 and Benelli SBE3 that cost about 50% more, hitting the $1800 - $2000 range.
as a left handed shooter whos always shot right handed shotguns and ive shot lots of right handed shotguns and i have never thought about the charge handle.. i think this was a bad idea because i hold a right handed gun with my left hand and load with right hand so id be switching hands from loading to charge handle.. shouldve just made a left handed gun in addition or just do what ive done and learn to shoot a right handed gun as a lefty and this makes it worse because youd be flip flopping
I think it is an excellent idea. Certainly, some lefties are used to shooting rh shotguns, but in this case you have a choice. The charging handle is on the side you choose.
@@RandyWakeman I have a Ruger pc carbine and it’s the same thing you can switch it.. I switched it to the left side and found myself having to flip the gun from left to right had to be on one side then the other.. ended up putting it back on the right since I’m using the right side of the gun anyway.. you’d really have to get some time using it to see what I mean it’s a big annoyance
@@RandyWakeman I really like the gun just really wish it was a true lefty im wanting to get a lefty chambered shotgun I get a lot of powder in the face especially on inertia guns with duck loads and want the bolt release on the left side
There are LH shotgujns out there: fabarmusa.com/xlr-chesapeake/ and fabarmusa.com/xlr5-waterfowler-true-timber-viper/ for example. Most are not, as in Browning A5 or Maxus. Your choice.
''A crossbolt safety at the rear of the triggerguard the way God intended it to be''.........exactly! Great looking gun and I agree with you on barrel lengths ( 26 or better still 24'' on Inertia Autos) Thanks Randy as always! Great review!
26” is the sweet spot for me (with a gas gun). 24” would probably be just as sweet, maybe even better. Haven’t tried one that length.
Hello Beretta, the rear of the trigger guard. Exactly where God intended it.
The best Weatherby Sorix review on the web! Great detail about the design, manufacturing history, and build. And not to mention the actual cycling under various loads. Perfect! Well done Randy.
Randy ,you covered it all. You have to be the best reviewer of shotguns there is!
Good to see You Randy!
Your logic with barrel length using a semi-automatic shotgun is sound and should be considered.
As a lefty this excites me greatly! I can make the gun friendly for my shooting style without any gunsmithing modifications, so I can maintain the resale value of a right-handed gun
Thanks for the review and I am hooked on the Weatherby 18i in 20 Gauge one of your previous videos!
Weatherby has done a good job especially with refining the shotgun when it arrives in their factory.
What often separates a great autoloader from a so-so or forgettable attempt is refinement. That is what the Sorix is, for you don't need pliers to remove the charging handle, you won't need a gunsmith to switch the safety for left-hand operation, and the gun doesn't rattle or have loose forearm syndrome. The Sorix also is perhaps the easiest to load of any current inertia style auto, with a smooth and crisp trigger break that is far better than many, this 3 inch chambered 12 gauge works well with 1 oz. loads, the factory recoil pad is more effective than most, it shoots to point of aim, and not only is it CIP proof-tested, it comes with a ten year warranty. That's why the Sorix is a very big winner: take it out of the box, and just add hunting.
I have one and got to admit it is outstanding. Kind of blown away. It might be the best all around versatile gun I have ever owned
Thanks Randy - Your review is very helpful for myself and friends a like. :)
That left hand changeable ability oversize action bolt is a game changing innovation in my opinion.
It is a ridiculous design. Swap the bolt handle but now you gonna take shells to your face.
*Nonsense. The hulls eject forward, nothing is ever going to hit your face.* Most LH shooters that shoot autos shoot right hand eject shotguns anyway.
See www.chuckhawks.com/weatherbysorixreview.html .
Crazy good audio Randy! Can't believe you're outside. Sounds like you are recording in a studio setting.
Whatever mic setup you have sure works well, actually sounds like you're indoors.
Good review altho not a gun for me.
Yeah that mic set-up sounds awesome
That gun is out of your league anyways
Nice review..i like the stepped rib and i agree with you on the 24" barrel being optimal BUT I do not agree that the huge gash in the left side of the reciever is a good thing and that it wont invite debris, its got to let more junk in than if it were solid
*It is not a problem* : Weatherby isn't guessing. Testing is always worth a thousand guesses. Certainly, it would have been easier for Weatherby to just say, "well . . . screw LH shooters." I'm glad they did not. Doesn't anyone remember the Double Auto and the B2000?
While most left-handed shooters just put up with right hand charging handles, Weatherby discovered that it was the charging handle oscillating back and forth that was far more annoying to the shooter than the instant shell ejection itself. The thin extra precision machined slot for the changing handle in no way affects the reliability of the shotgun, and does not allow any significant entry of crud. By nature, the bolt and shell elevators of shotguns offer comparatively huge potential entry points for debris, yet that isn't a real-world factor. Weatherby isn't guessing. Naturally, Weatherby could have done nothing like most other companies, ignoring the 10-11 % left hand shooters and the shooters and hunters that are left eye dominate. I'm glad they went the extra mile in testing to make the Sorix as enjoyable to as many folks as possible.
Sales will indicate if the left side gash experiment by Weatherby pans out but I see a lot of negative comments concerning the gash on the net..maybe your glowing review will help
Those comments are only from people that have never actually seen, much less shot a Sorix.
Here's a suggestion for weatherby , make a snap in filler piece for the lefty slot ..
No need.
Agreed. Another hole for mud and grime to get into
Or powder to pop in your eyes
Is the trigger chassis made of Nylon?
I'm not sure what you mean. See weatherby.com/sorix/ .
@@RandyWakeman I mean the assembly containing the trigger and sear. Does this box have metal or plastic walls?
The trigger guard is polymer. The shell elevator, drop lever, etc., are metal.
What's this cost?
www.chuckhawks.com/weatherbysorixreview.html Selling at a street price of around $1275, with a Weatherby 10 years warranty makes this Italian semi-automatic a very strong value compared to models like the Browning A5 and Benelli SBE3 that cost about 50% more, hitting the $1800 - $2000 range.
Any idea if they plan to produce a walnut version?
No. The walnut is the 18i. weatherby.com/shotguns/18i/
I see. Are they essentially the same gun otherwise? Same inertia action, cip proofed, etc.
Yes, both made by Marocchi.
Lop adjustable?
No.
as a left handed shooter whos always shot right handed shotguns and ive shot lots of right handed shotguns and i have never thought about the charge handle.. i think this was a bad idea because i hold a right handed gun with my left hand and load with right hand so id be switching hands from loading to charge handle.. shouldve just made a left handed gun in addition or just do what ive done and learn to shoot a right handed gun as a lefty and this makes it worse because youd be flip flopping
I think it is an excellent idea. Certainly, some lefties are used to shooting rh shotguns, but in this case you have a choice. The charging handle is on the side you choose.
@@RandyWakeman I have a Ruger pc carbine and it’s the same thing you can switch it.. I switched it to the left side and found myself having to flip the gun from left to right had to be on one side then the other.. ended up putting it back on the right since I’m using the right side of the gun anyway.. you’d really have to get some time using it to see what I mean it’s a big annoyance
Sure, same with my Henry Homesteader. Weatherby did not include this feature randomly-- many left-handed shooters requested it.
@@RandyWakeman I really like the gun just really wish it was a true lefty im wanting to get a lefty chambered shotgun I get a lot of powder in the face especially on inertia guns with duck loads and want the bolt release on the left side
There are LH shotgujns out there: fabarmusa.com/xlr-chesapeake/ and fabarmusa.com/xlr5-waterfowler-true-timber-viper/ for example. Most are not, as in Browning A5 or Maxus. Your choice.
Does it have a step vent rib?
Yes.