daisygirl Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi guys, what are the opinions on a pump against a semi- auto. I have never owned either before and have no preference. I will use it for decoying....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) A pump will take some getting used to, ie remembering to pump the bloody thing. Im lazy and prefer an auto Edited August 29, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I'll take the semi, less recoil, quicker second shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I'll take the semi, less recoil, quicker second shot. I dont know Iv shot with a few that can rack a pump quick enough to manage a few Right N lefts on duck, pigeons and a tripple on some geese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I like the reliability of a pump but I think they suit taller people better. I'm 5'6" and found that I was at the extreme of my reach to cycle my pump, making it offputting. One thing's for sure though if you learn to use one and are comfortable with one, they'll rarely jam and cycle plenty fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claysman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Just chimming in. I have owned pump guns my whole life and have found them to be very reliable . Killed tons of game with them too.I have only gotten into auto loaders as of about 6 months ago. I wish I would have used an auto sooner. I guess I am gettin lazy in my old age. HaHa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 What are you like with recoil? I assume from your user name you are of the fairer sex? Gas op autos are very gentle, the only downside is the fact they will always put another live shell in the chamber, with a pump you choose to do this. Likewise with the pump you can carry the gun loaded yet with an empty chamber, when a shot is to be taken you just cycle the pump. Short chucking is also something to consider, have you anything that might get in the way of a full stroke of the pump or short arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 If you can afford it get a decent semi if not a decent pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I tried a pumper once at one of our clay shoots and couldn't get on with it! (I found pumping it a bit awkward as I would loose my aim and swing, but I am just a short **** which doesn't help) I suggest that you try both a pumper and a semi auto yourself before making a decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasbrisas Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I shoot PSG and prefere the reliability of a pump as the stages I do are timed, seen so many semi's jam or misfeed then you loose time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I shoot PSG and prefere the reliability of a pump as the stages I do are timed, seen so many semi's jam or misfeed then you loose time. Just to be awkward i'm the opposite! Imho if you buy a decent auto and look after it it will always out perform a pump, including in general reliability. I see FAR more failures to feed/cycle properly in pump guns on the PSG circuit, but they're mainly down to user error, not the guns. However, when a semi goes wrong, and most do at some point, they're much harder to clear/fix than a pump. If you've got the money for a decent semi (£800-£1000) and don't find gun maintenance too much of a chore i'd get a semi, either Benelli or Beretta. If you don't have that much, or are a bit lazy when it comes to maintenance BUT are willing to put the time in to learn to use the gun properly, then get a pump. Also if you think you'll use it for clays too get a semi ATB Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasbrisas Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Just to be awkward i'm the opposite! Imho if you buy a decent auto and look after it it will always out perform a pump, including in general reliability. I see FAR more failures to feed/cycle properly in pump guns on the PSG circuit, but they're mainly down to user error, not the guns. However, when a semi goes wrong, and most do at some point, they're much harder to clear/fix than a pump. If you've got the money for a decent semi (£800-£1000) and don't find gun maintenance too much of a chore i'd get a semi, either Benelli or Beretta. If you don't have that much, or are a bit lazy when it comes to maintenance BUT are willing to put the time in to learn to use the gun properly, then get a pump. Also if you think you'll use it for clays too get a semi ATB Mark True, semi's will out perform a pump but in PSG pumps and semi's are in their own groups so in comps it should be a level playing field unless you modify the pump then it will go in the open class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) True, semi's will out perform a pump but in PSG pumps and semi's are in their own groups so in comps it should be a level playing field unless you modify the pump then it will go in the open class. I wasn't referring to maunal/auto class out performance (although that is true also), i mean semi's are just generally better guns than pumps Mark Edited August 31, 2011 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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