mashley Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hello all, started shooting after catching the bug last summer on a work organised day, and having finally got around to getting a certificate I need some advice. I have around £1500 to spend on my first gun and would preferably like a o/u suitable for clays and pigeons any suggestions And on the slim chance of ever getting a pigeon shoot again I might buy a s/h semi-auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome to PW :blink: You dont say where you are from but I would pop into a few gunshops and see what fits you first, they will also give you some advice. You will have a good choice upto £1500 for a good first gun. Something along the lines of 28 - 32 inch multi choke. Browning and Berretta seem popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashley Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome to PW :blink: You dont say where you are from but I would pop into a few gunshops and see what fits you first, they will also give you some advice. You will have a good choice upto £1500 for a good first gun. Something along the lines of 28 - 32 inch multi choke. Browning and Berretta seem popular. South Wales- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I use South & West County Sports in Pyle, always a good welcome and helpful advice. There is also Neath Gun shop, Keens in Aberkenfig, Sportsmans in Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Best go into a gunshop. or shooting ground with guns for sale. You have to try mounting any gun to see if it fits your arm length, weight ect, an ill fitting gun will give you no end of misses and bruises in the field its one of the most important investments in shooting you'll make. and your budget should be more thatn enough to get you a decent gun. Good luck matey!! BB. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 There is also Neath gun shop, Sportmans is newport (near tredegar house on industrial park) There are few others as well (A Bale in cardiff) and one in Hengoed, and i think one in Merthyr. I only started recently but would suggest you spend £500 on lessons and £800 on a first gun for £800 you are looking at new bettinsoli, Lanber secondhand Berratta, Browning, Miroku etc I inheritted a gun so didn't get a choice, but it does take a while to get used one I used a club gun for first few times out (berretta 686 at Treetops) and have tried a few others but mine is SbS game gun which probably isnt ideal for a beginner. Most clubs have a members for sale board and the beauty of this is you can fire 25 shells through it less pressure to buy, I do find it a bit mad dealers sell huge numbers of guns and dont allow people to try them first. Let me know if you fancy missing some clays in south wlaes some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 welcome dude try neath gun shop, :blink: good people there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 welcome to the site :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome to PW, enjoy Like the other lads have said don't rush to buy a gun, try many and you will find which gun suits you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 HI and welcome Pop into Sportsmans and try the Berretta SP3, just see how it fits etc. Best to try a few guns to see which ones seem to feel like they fit you the best and then look around for the best deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve_b_wales Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome to PW. Try Keens Guns in Aberkenfig. Also, where abouts in S.Wales are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashley Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Welcome to PW. Try Keens Guns in Aberkenfig. Also, where abouts in S.Wales are you from? Caerphilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12guage Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Welcome to PW matey you can also try Ades gun shop in Cwmbran got a pretty good selection in there and if he aint got what you want he can easily get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashley Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 There is also Neath gun shop, Sportmans is newport (near tredegar house on industrial park) There are few others as well (A Bale in cardiff) and one in Hengoed, and i think one in Merthyr. I only started recently but would suggest you spend £500 on lessons and £800 on a first gun for £800 you are looking at new bettinsoli, Lanber secondhand Berratta, Browning, Miroku etc I inheritted a gun so didn't get a choice, but it does take a while to get used one I used a club gun for first few times out (berretta 686 at Treetops) and have tried a few others but mine is SbS game gun which probably isnt ideal for a beginner. Most clubs have a members for sale board and the beauty of this is you can fire 25 shells through it less pressure to buy, I do find it a bit mad dealers sell huge numbers of guns and dont allow people to try them first. Let me know if you fancy missing some clays in south wlaes some time. Thanks for the offer I would love to go for a shoot, firstly though I think I will take your advice and take some more lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the offer I would love to go for a shoot, firstly though I think I will take your advice and take some more lessons. Don't worry i need lots more too...I find it a bit boring on my own but dont feel i am ready to unleash myself on the regulars just yet... Edited February 22, 2010 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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