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My issuing authority are unfortunately quite difficult to get hold of with long response times due to them being short staffed. I will give it a go though. They have taken the application form down from their website so that you cannot download it, so I assume they don't want a queue building up whilst they suspend applications.

To give some context - my constabulary have temporarily suspended grants, so I am hoping that if I have a medical certificate and application form ready to go when they start to accept grant applications again then I shouldn't have too long to wait. I just want don't want to waste money applying for the medical certificate now if it's only valid for a short period of time, but am willing to take the risk and get the medical certificate now if it's valid for say 6 months or so.

Hi, Im looking to apply for my medical certificate. How long is it valid for once it has been issued? I'm getting mixed answers from the companies who issue these (Medcert etc.) Cheers

Hi, Pending a couple of questions I'd like to take this. Sending you a PM. Are you located near St Albans as per your profile? Thanks, James

Hi, Whereabouts are you based? I'll take it if you're not too far away. Thanks

Yes..... Near Uxbridge and Heathrow

A matching pair of John Shooter gunslips and a cartridge bag in canvas and leather with fleece inner lining. The gunslips have a side zip and top flap. The bag will hold 90-100 cartridges. All in good condition. One of the slips has some slight grazes to the mid leather patch (see photo) but nothing to worry about. Any questions please ask. I'm looking for £150 and would prefer collection from St Albans or Hayes.

I'll take it please. Offer sent to you by PM. Thanks

Thank you, just replied to you. I'll take them please

Hi, first dibs on these please. Can you confirm how many decoys there are? Thanks

Hi, sending you a PM.

Hi, Ive bought a new semi auto with a black synthetic stock. The shop had poor lighting and I didn't notice it at the time, but there is a ring around my stock where the stock has been wall mounted in a harness of sorts. The mark is quite feint but visible. What can I use to try to clean off the mark? Gun oil (non solvent) was suggested to me but I wanted to ask around first before trying it. Thanks

Ahh yes it was you!! That got me starting to look at Benellis and couldn't look back

Thanks Westley78 - yeah I was thinking the same Scully.....you started giving me ideas! I've got a very good deal on a brand new Benelli M2 and decided to go for that Scully.....you started giving me ideas! I've got a very good deal on a brand new Benelli M2 and decided to go for that

It's definitely very tempting! I keep moving further and further away from what I originally intended to spend, but I'd rather buy something that I'm happy with.

Thanks Blueflame. I'll keep that in mind. Both seemed to fit me pretty well so I think I'll be ok without having to use any comb raisers etc. I would love to buy a Benelli but not sure I can justify the cost for what I'll be using it for.

Thank you all for your replies and advice. Scully - your post actually is relevant as I'm battling with myself to go for a synthetic stock when I'm a big fan of a nice bit of walnut. I'll be using the semi auto in the pigeon hide mainly and maybe the odd outing on clays. As much as I'd like a wooden stock I think I'll have to force myself to go for synthetic. In the pigeon hide is it worth going for camo instead of black or does it not make much of a difference? Thanks Westley78, that's good to know. Do you have the Affinity One, 3 or 3.5? And out of interest which stock did you go for? I quite like the finish of the new Elite model but am aware that it's intended as a waterfowling camo gun

I've found a few Affinity 3 Elites for sale not too far from me, so I reckon I'll go and pick one up in the next couple of days

I definitely don't need 3.5" chambers. I had just happened to see the new Affinity 3.5 Elite in the shop and it fitted me well and I liked the finish of it so had just been looking at that model. I've just looked at the Franchi catalogue and they are supposed to be bringing out a 3" Elite model as well.

Ha ha! I've just popped into a gun shop to take a look and they are nice and light. The store I went in to steered me away from the Franchi 3.5 for pigeon shooting due to the fact that it has 3.5" chambers and they said it would struggle with 70mm cartridges as you would tend to use for pigeons. Anyone got and experience of issues like that?

I forgot to mention that I shouldered all 3 the other day and I'd say they all fitted me well enough. If I'm honest all semi autos feel a bit alien as I'm used to over and unders, but I have held a few autos which definitely didn't fit me, so I think I have a decent measure to go by. Seems like people are big fans of the Franchi. I did like the feel of it and the raised rib seemed like it would suit me.

Hi, I'm trying to make my mind up on which semi auto to go for. I'll be using it for pigeon shooting only. I'm trying to decide between: Brand new Franchi Affinity 3.5 with 7 year warranty Brand new Winchester SX4 (can't find any info on warranty) A little used 5 year old Browning Maxus (no chokes, shims or spacers supplied) I like the Maxus for the speed loading feature but will have to hope it's reliable as it will not have a warranty and I may need to buy shims and spacers to fit it to me. As for the 2 new guns I like the fact that I will have a warranty to back them up. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on any niggles with these particular guns and your experiences with them. Thanks

Just putting the feelers out there. Would anybody be interested in a brand new Brattonsound ST9+ cabinet with fixing kit. Collection from St. Albans or happy if you want to arrange your own courier. Looking for £305 but not willing to accept any lower offers. Thanks.

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