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#6 on this list
A400 Upland
Beretta
Gas system soaks up recoil for high-volume days. Fastest-cycling upland auto made.
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#7 on this list
A5 Sweet Sixteen
Browning
The 16 gauge sweet spot: 20 gauge weight, 12 gauge patterns, and Browning's Inflex recoil pad.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | A400 Upland | A5 Sweet Sixteen |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Beretta | — |
| Action | Gas-operated semi-automatic | Semi-Automatic (Inertia) |
| Gauge | 12, 20 | 16 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3" | 2.75 inches |
| Recoil System | Kick-Off Plus | — |
| Typical Weight | 6.5 - 7.5 lbs | — |
| Weight | — | 5 lbs 12 oz - 6 lbs 2 oz (model dependent) |
| Stock Material | — | Grade I Black Walnut |
| Recoil Pad | — | Inflex Technology |
| Barrel Lengths | — | 26, 28 inches |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
A400 Upland
- Exceptional recoil absorption for comfort during high-volume shooting
- Fastest cycling semi-auto, enabling rapid follow-up shots
- Highly reliable gas system, tolerant of various loads
- Durable construction suitable for rigorous field use
- Heavier than some inertia-driven upland shotguns
- Modern aesthetics may not appeal to traditionalists
- Higher price point compared to entry-level semi-autos
A5 Sweet Sixteen
- Excellent balance and light carrying weight
- Superior patterning for its gauge, bridging 20 and 12 gauge performance
- Reliable Kinematic Drive inertia system
- Effective Inflex recoil pad reduces felt kick
- Classic aesthetics with quality walnut and blued finish
- 16-gauge ammunition can be harder to find and more expensive
- Higher price point compared to many other semi-autos
- Traditionalists might prefer a fixed choke barrel
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