Jasonbourne Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just been offered a nikko shadow trap gun. Choked at 3/4 and full in very good condition for around £900. Option B is a browning 925 series 6. Should I go for nikko as a first gun or the browning. These are my only two choices as it's a trade for fishing tackle. Which choice should I go for as they are both in VGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 the browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonbourne Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Why is that please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Browning - it's worth more and spares are more readily available. Depends on condition, but Browning seems right money - I assume it is a B325 Grade 6. Nikko seems overvalued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 The Browning,much better made,more desirable gun and will have a better re-sale value than the Nikko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Now then Jason Easy answer that one. Browning all day. How many people do you know with a Nikko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdtrev Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 A couple of used Nikko trap guns on Gunstar one is £849 and the other £529. The browning sounds the better value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I used to have a Shadow years ago, it's an old gun now. They do have problems, mainly the ejectors. I would buy the Browning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonbourne Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Will haggle to get the browning I think.... Will probably have to put a couple of hundred to it but that's no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have a Nikko 2200 trap gun that is in mint condition that I paid £500 for,so the one you are being offered seems a bit OTT. They are excellent guns but there are virtually no spares available although a good gunsmith could make springs and firing pins etc. Go for the Browning as a first gun. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The Nikko trap gun would not make a very good first gun purchase unless it was being given free and money is incredibly tight - a trap gun is built/modified with trap shooting in mind and is not really suitable for other disciplines. I have handled a Nikko trap gun and they are nice guns with few faults but i would not recommend one for a beginner who needs to do all his shooting with one gun ! Is the browning 325 a trap gun also ? The browning assuming its a 325 grade 6 in good condition is worth £between £1200 & 1500 dependant on whether it is a game, sporting skeet or trap variant and if it is multichoke of fixed Some people think the 325 is better made than the 425 and 525, certainly the the most identifiable change between the 325 and the 425, which was the change from chopper lump to monoblock construction of the chamber & barrels was to reduce manufacturing costs- This doesn't affect operation or performance but whether the earlier model is better made as a result is arguable and could start a multi page thread but ccertainly it means that a high grade 325 in good nick is still sought after If the Browning is a trap gun I would avoid the trade entirely as the guns are unsuitable as first guns otherwise you really can't go wrong with the Browning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonbourne Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks for advice.... What would be a good starter for around £900 then guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Miroku Sporter multichoke. Same gun as the Browning, but cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 A Miroku MK38 Grade 1 Sporter. A Beretta 686E. For £900 you can get a nearly new one of either of these guns and they will have a good value should/when you come to change. You could also look at a slightly older Beretta 682. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 For a starter gun, I would go for a sporter version, as they can be used for all aspects of shooting clays. For £900 you can get a new Lanber sporting delux, you can also pick up second good condition Miruko's, Browning's and Beretta's if you shop around. The main thing is to make sure the gun fits you. Browning and Miruko tend to have a streight cast, compared to a Beretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.