Col wrote:Shootermick,
I have a 1200F in the cupboard which I bought secondhand, must be about 25 yrs ago. We grew rice and I needed an auto for the ducks. I would estimate that it has had tens of thousands of rounds through it. I loved because it was plastic and treated like a work tool, always in the ute. It was light and you could shoot whilst driving. The recoil was fine, although you got a few bruises on the arm and shoulder because it never got mounted properly as you can imagine. To reduce the recoil I put some lead shot in the stock and some cotton wool to reduce the noise, it sounded "tinnie". Nowadays when I use it the noise doesnt worry me, as the hearing is not so good.
I have had a feeding issue with 2 shells feeding back from the magazine at once, but I think this due to wear on a retaining lug.
I would genuinely say that mine has stood the test of time pretty well considering the workout I have given it and the number of rounds going out each night during rice season.
Col