terrior Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hello just got my shotgun ticket could people give some advice for a decent first and hopefully last gun looking at silver pigeon for about £1,000 cheers................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Silver Pigeon is a lovely shotgun. If you intend to shoot sporting clays, or game shooting, then look at the Lanber range of shotguns. Superb, well made guns. I've had one for 14 years, and it's had a bashing, but has never let me down. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Monkey Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Get one that fits you. If it don't fit you wont hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Get one that fits you. If it don't fit you wont hit That is very good advice. try as many differing guns as you can before you buy, and then take someone with you to bounce ideas off. If you have a coach he or she would be the best person. Remember the Gun Shop is there to "SELL GUNS" They do not all give out good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bull Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 well first of all get one that fits and second this will never be your last. We all start off saying we'll only have one gun but strangely they seem to multiply over night :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Fit first and foremost looks and price second and you wont go far wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hello just got my shotgun ticket could people give some advice for a decent first and hopefully last gun looking at silver pigeon for about £1,000 cheers................................. First off are you right or left handed? Most people are right handed so a greater choice of guns is available to you. If you are left handed do check with your gun shop, see if they have any L/H guns or second choice is to have the stock cast over to suite you. And can they do that type of work? What are you going to shoot or (shoot at ) you wont be wearing a field coat in the shop, so take what you think you might wear with you, as fitting a gun in a tee shirt is very nice, but not very real…. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hello just got my shotgun ticket could people give some advice for a decent first and hopefully last gun looking at silver pigeon for about £1,000 cheers................................. For clays, pigeons, pheasants, ducks? If your only going to do pigeons, then I'd say a semi everytime. If your going to be out on driven shoots then a silver pigeon would be fine, check it fits nice. If your going to be doing a lot of walking with it, then don't choose something too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Before buying a gun learn to shot properly you'll never know if it fits until you have decent gun mount (and can do it consistently spend £300 on lessons with a good coach then £700 on a gun that fits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Something browning (I love my citori) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I hope you heed the advice the members have given---it is excellent! Go to a clays shoot and handle and perhaps shoot a variety of guns. Shooting with the clothes you will be wearing is great advice. Good fit is worth more than any other factor. That said I am partial to a GOOD auto as they seem to recoil less. Berettas and some Brownings come with shims to adjust cast off and you can change pads for length of pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Id suggest searching on here, loads of advice on which guns are recommended for what, what you should be looking out for and what you can get in your budget. Its one of the most commonly asked questions! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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