If you can find a 20 gauge Benelli to try before buying that's the best way to compare recoil and more important how well you can shoot it. Better to find out first if you can, they're not cheap.
If you get the 20 Benelli. I'd still keep the 1100 for a while if you like it and shoot it well. I've owned and used my share of semiauto shotguns including a Benelli Montefeltro and Beretta 391. I ended up going back to 1100s; not saying their better but they work for me. New 1100s cost more than the one you've got.
Last edited by 43Shooter; 05/20/13.
