pg123 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi all This is my first post. I am new to shooting but my licence has arrived and i'm ready to buy my first gun. I had one lesson at Kelbrook shooting school (very enjoyable) and shot with a beretta silver pigeon universal 30" sporter. I'm a 6 footer so do I need 30" barrels or will 28" do? I hope to spend around the £400 mark on a gun and come away with some cartridges thrown in. The model I really fancy is a Lanber (cant find anyone with a bad word to say about them). I handled one or two in Bond and Bywater in Preston and they "felt" right and there are a few around in my price range. Not sure why but also would consider a Lincoln. Any advice would be welcome. What do I look for when buying a secondhand gun? Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Hi all This is my first post. I am new to shooting but my licence has arrived and i'm ready to buy my first gun. I had one lesson at Kelbrook shooting school (very enjoyable) and shot with a beretta silver pigeon universal 30" sporter. I'm a 6 footer so do I need 30" barrels or will 28" do? I hope to spend around the £400 mark on a gun and come away with some cartridges thrown in. The model I really fancy is a Lanber (cant find anyone with a bad word to say about them). I handled one or two in Bond and Bywater in Preston and they "felt" right and there are a few around in my price range. Not sure why but also would consider a Lincoln. Any advice would be welcome. What do I look for when buying a secondhand gun? Cheers Paul really depends what your going to use it for game/pigeons /rabbits ect if your going to use it mainly for pest control pigeons ect a shorter barrel length is good for hide work or shooting in woods where length would be limited,you might also consider a auto,i have a lincoln and find it excellent quality for the money Edited June 8, 2011 by remmy1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Welcome and enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I don't want to get in to a debate about gunshops, but go directly to Malmo and Bamfords - in that order. Far better quality guns at decent prices. Tim McAvoy at Standish and Entwistles at Preston are worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Barrel length is not crucial, its a personal thing, whatever feels right. Lanber and Lincoln are both good solid guns in your price bracket. Key thing is that the gun fits you, perhaps find a shop where they will let you try a few and help you check for fit, without giving it the hard sell on what they need to shift. On the mobile site so can't see where you are, but perhaps ask a local to recommend a good honest shop near you. What to look for? Loads of stuff, but key being tight on its face, no rust or pitting in the bores, forend not loose and safety, electors and triggers all work as designed. A bit less risky buying from a shop as there will be some sort of warranty. Edit: see you've had the local shop recommendation Edited June 8, 2011 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I don't want to get in to a debate about gunshops, but go directly to Malmo and Bamfords - in that order. Far better quality guns at decent prices. Tim McAvoy at Standish and Entwistles at Preston are worth a look. Cheers Gordon I must admit I fancy shopping at Malmo because at least I will get to shoot before I buy. Just happened to be passing through Preston with the missus and called in at B&B for 5 mins. Guys in shop were helpful enough...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Malmo sell good guns cheap. They are dead straight and pleasant to deal with. I cannot say that about all gun shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I don't want to get in to a debate about gunshops, but go directly to Malmo and Bamfords - in that order. Far better quality guns at decent prices. Tim McAvoy at Standish and Entwistles at Preston are worth a look. You just did! Nothing wrong with Bond and Bywater, other than thier humour . When you get to know them they are glad for you to try second hand shotties before you part with cash via taking them out for a round of clays etc. They can fix most things which is usefull and send away that which they cannot. One of the dealers mentioned above cannot measure chokes with thier own gauge like the difference between improved and full! How they manage to appraise swappers etc i haven't a clue another had secondhand shotguns in thier rack that were both loose and off the face! He knew, just didn't appear to care much. No way would you get that at B+B. i have bought guns off all these dealers but just ordered my next new gun from Bond + Bywater, perhaps that should tell you something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have a Lincoln No2 and don't have a bad word to say about it! Great looking gun with nice engraving on side plates. Very cheap too! Get yourself to Mcovoys, and have a look what he's got In, I think he's got a couple of lanbers at the minute around the £400 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Kent - you appear to know more about what I am saying than I do. Your opinion is of use to yourself, but little use to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citori1 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 If your in the North West Check out Cheshire Gun Room in Stockport and AD Supplies in Northwich. Worth shopping around to see what's about! CGR also have a branch in Bolton. AD tend to stock a few secondhand 12g so you might drop on something, but CGR have loads of stock. I heard that Countryman of Derby are good on price for new stuff, not sure about secondhand. Hope you get what your after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Just buy a gun that fits you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Avoid CGR like the plague. Do a search on a thread abou them. +1 for a and d supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citori1 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Think you'll find the rant on CGR has concluded to the authors satisfaction...but anyway...everyone has different experiences from different shops...normally they only go back if they get good service.. I was only highlighing a couple of options.. all others outlets mentioned on here are good too..Hope you find what your after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Think you'll find the rant on CGR has concluded to the authors satisfaction...but anyway...everyone has different experiences from different shops...normally they only go back if they get good service.. I was only highlighing a couple of options.. all others outlets mentioned on here are good too..Hope you find what your after! Hi, thanks for the info. I ended up buying a webley Scott o/u. See my post in guns and equipment for photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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