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urika & Urika 2

cbablaircbablair Member Posts: 228 ✭✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
What is the difference between the 391 Urika and the Urika 2?

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  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have had a 391 Urika for a number of years and love it. Here are the changes for the Urika 2 as described on the Beretta Website. It is the new model replacing the old "Urika"

    http://www.berettausa.com/product/spotlight/1_%20of%20spotlight_hunting_shotgun_urika2ok1.cfm

    The new Urika 2 has several new and notable features which will make it the fastest, easiest, and smoothest handling semiautomatic on the market today.

    GAS OPERATION
    The Beretta gas system is twice as fast as any other operating system. The gas system has been improved by the addition of a spinning and self-cleaning action. As gas pressure is fed into the gas cylinder, a series of expandable fingers on the piston expand outwardly to clean the gas cylinder as the action cycles.

    Additionally, the gas piston is imparted with a spinning motion and "scraper teeth" to ensure carbon deposits are thoroughly dislodged and removed from the gas system. This improved cleaning action greatly contributes to enhanced reliability and longer functioning shooting periods between cleaning.

    Thanks to SS Piston concept and an improved calibration of the shotshell elevator, reliability is improved of more than 40% Maintenance rate reduced of 50%

    KICK OFF TECHNOLOGY (Limited Models)
    An outstanding Beretta patent that far exceeds the claimed performance of the competition in similar systems of recoil reduction.

    An outstanding Beretta patent that by far exceeds the claimed performance of the competitors in similar systems of recoil reduction capability.

    The recoil reduction system of this shotgun is superior to rubber recoil dampeners used by competitors .

    This technology has been carried over from the success of the Xtrema2. It is a true hydraulic recoil reduction borrowed from the proven automotive technology, which has absolutely nothing to do with the simple rubber pads of the competition that pretend to be recoil absorbers.

    X-TRA GRAIN
    Also, new is Beretta's proprietary X-TRA GRAIN wood enhancement treatment on standard models. This wood surface enhancement treatment, applied to the walnut, improves the look of the walnut. This process is obtained from a new technology that highlights the color contrast of the wood resulting in a beautiful and rich pattern.

    UPLAND SPORTSMAN
    For Upland hunters, this new product comes in a standard model that sports the new X-TRA GRAIN wood enhancement treatment - and for the first time on the base Urika - tasteful fine-line scroll engraving. The upgraded Urika 2 Gold features a higher grade of select oil-finished wood stock and fore end. The upgraded engraving scheme features gold-filled game bird inlays.

    AMERICAN WATERFOWLER
    For Waterfowl hunters, the Urika 2 will also be available both with and with out the Kick-Off system- the most advanced recoil reduction system on the market. The Kick-Off option and Non Kick-Off option will be available in Synthetic, RealTree Advantage Max-4, and the new RealTree AP.

    VICTORY SHOOTER
    Competition clay target shooters will enjoy a full range of Urika 2 models. The original Urika became the semiautomatic of choice for competitive shooters due to its reliability, quality, and ease of maintenance. The Urika 2 takes these key features that made its predecessor successful and takes them to the next level of innovation and performance. The full range will include Sporting and Parallel Target models in both standard models with X-TRA GRAIN wood enhancement treatment and enhanced Gold versions with select oil-finished walnut and a floral motif engraving.
    Regards, MAALOX
  • cbablaircbablair Member Posts: 228 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info. Urika 2 or Benelli M1 super 90?
  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cbablair
    Thanks for the info. Urika 2 or Benelli M1 super 90?


    What are you going to use the shotgun for? The Urika/Urika II is a hunting or sporting gun where the M1 is more of a tactical/self defense gun. Apples and oranges in my book.
    Regards, MAALOX
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