Rooster George Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi all new to the forum so will be doing more post I hope I am looking for my first gun and I want a semi but what do you lot think I should go for Winchester SX 3 Armsan Semi Auto Beretta ES 100 Field Semi My first idea was the Armsan cheap and i have seen more good than bad reviews but I had one for the weekend be it 2 nd hand and 50 rounds later not good jamming and not ejecting correctly with 28 and 32g loads put me off which is a shame so I am looking at spending a bit more money to get the reliability what do you lot think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi welcome to PW, there are several threads dicussing which semi, one on the link below. It can depend on what your budget is and what you want to use it for. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/160579-semi-autos/page__p__1363827__fromsearch__1#entry1363827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike525steel Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I shoot a browning fusion and find it really reliable. However when I had it from new it took a long time to get the cleaning technique right. Many say you shouldn't clean them too much as this causes them to jam. I am not a believer in putting guns away dirty and will never shoot a gun without cleaning it (they cost too much for this.). The key is to keep them clean and work out how to do this properly. The key for me was carbueretta cleaner for the gas exchange port instead of oils and solvents Back to your selection choice, the instructors at a local club I go to. Shoot twom sx3's with new shooters all the time and I've never seen them jam. Look pretty reliable to me and they are a really good price new.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster George Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Got an SX3 at the weekend 2nd hand but its like new still in box etc and its one nice gun went clay shooting at the weekend and it cycles etc so smooth without any issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Got an SX3 at the weekend 2nd hand but its like new still in box etc and its one nice gun went clay shooting at the weekend and it cycles etc so smooth without any issue. how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) Got an SX3 at the weekend 2nd hand but its like new still in box etc and its one nice gun went clay shooting at the weekend and it cycles etc so smooth without any issue. Just need to learn to shoot like patrick flannagan now Well done seems like you got a good buy if not to expensive ATB figgy Edited March 28, 2011 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Been looking for one, but secondhand prices seem very high at moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster George Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Got this for £545 bargin 3 months cover one happy chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) £545... Bloody hell that's cheap!!! Is that the camo version? Not seen any below £700, bar the camo ones. Edited March 28, 2011 by Spiderdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster George Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 no its the Winchester SX3 Composite black and silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Well done, top purchase.... I will have to keep my eyes open if they are floating around at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Not seen any below £700, bar the camo ones. If you don't mind me asking, who is selling them at £700? the cheapest I have seen is £799! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 If you don't mind me asking, who is selling them at £700? the cheapest I have seen is £799! There was one on either Gunstar or Gun Trader at £725 in last couple of weeks... I didn't pay too much attention as it was camo, but certainly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 There was one on either Gunstar or Gun Trader at £725 in last couple of weeks... I didn't pay too much attention as it was camo, but certainly there. Thanks! I'm weighing up one of the composite 3.5 inch chamber at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 If you don't mind me asking, who is selling them at £700? the cheapest I have seen is £799! £695 Avalon Guns... On Gunstar now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster George Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 This is the Gun i got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Looks like you got a bargain... Very jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 £695 Avalon Guns... On Gunstar now. Thanks!! Is that new or second hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Not sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I found it, cammo sx3 s/h £695 :yp: I may have to wait until closer to wildfowling season before I can pick one up though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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