Big Al Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) I agree that you can best use a heavy gun for clay pigeon or shooting from a hide. But if you plan to do any walking-up, a light gun is a real benefit... Horses for courses really. Both points are valid. It depends on how the gun will be used. Edited November 9, 2012 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunGuy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 HDAV... you must have second sight! I have already arranged a lesson with an instructor for her on Monday morning.... also for me. I am hoping that, just as you say, proper instruction will give her the confidence and correct technique to handle a 686. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunGuy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just looking back at other comments, HDAV, Fib, Big Al...... She is planning on doing a bit of rough shooting / walked up days, pigeons etc etc all with me. And yes, i agree totally that she should perhaps wait before buying a gun to see if she likes it... However, I currently do not have a back up gun for myself so i had thought that we could look for something she could use and I could also use if the need arose. I took her out yesterday and let her shoot my 686 and an old sxs one after the other to get a comparison. She felt more 'in control' of the 686 and liked the reduced recoil as compared to the sxs. I realise the sxs does not handle in the same way as a 20 bore but i just wanted her to get some idea of what a lighter gun felt like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) Hope the lessons go well, it is unlikely the same gun will fit you both equally well. a well fitting gun will recoil less, if your going to be carrying it all daay and walking miles then the benefits of a light gun are different to the benefits of a light gun for the uninitiated. This is where a smaller bore can be a benefit, 16/20/28 gauge etc. I would recommend you don't work on the principal of a "spare for me and gun for her" obviously not having an unlimited budget is an issue we (except Mungler, hang around long enough and you'll get it) face. I have a petite female friend 5'2 size 10 she shoots a 28" 686 MC, however it has an adjustable comb a shorter than standard stock and thick kick eez recoil pad. She was lucky as she bought it from a dealer who took in part ex from another lady shot who had upgraded to a 32" GD5 MK38 Trap which had been sporterised she was in her early 60's! I digress the adjustable comb means it can be adjusted without cutting the wood.... Have a read here: http://forums.pigeon...re/page__st__20 Edited November 9, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunGuy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 HDAV........ Thanks for the advice and info fella, really useful. You got me thinking now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Happy to be of assistance, a gun is a tool and its about the right tool for the situation I'm getting a bit preachy but there will be a world of difference between the gun that's right for a first lesson and a gun that's right for owning longer term, there is probably a world of difference between a "spare gun " for you and an ideal gun for the better half, decide what you actually want to buy, a gun for you she can fire the odd cart through or a gun for her you can use if the very reliable and simple to maintain beretta let's you down one you can pick up and make go bang! Imagine buying her a car where the driving position is set in the factory and you cannot adjust, would you take her car 200 miles? Could manage to drive it 2 if you had too? Could she drive yours 200 miles. In the field you can be a gent and carry hers between pegs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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