ratboy Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I recently posted wanting a mint Beretta 686e and amongst other items a cheap field gun. The Beretta is sorted cos I'm buying new ...Hoorah Whilst in the shop, I mentioned that I was also intersted in a cheap Auto for rough and field work. At this point the chap went into his back room and produced a synthetic Escort 12G auto, brand new with a price tag of £275. He told me that this was what alot of game keepers use cos its a great gun for not alot of money. I have seen some old posts on this and most people agree that they are good for the money and the odd one or two say that they have had bad experiences. Has anyone had chance to live with one for a while, how does it fare over time? Are they better or worse than when they first came out? All views and experiences would be great. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 had mine for a few months now, about 500 carts or so, been brilliant, not one jam even on 28g carts, low recoil aswell, i love it, and for the price with the no quibble 3 year guarantee it defo worth looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caplock Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Can't go wrong for the money. Synthetic auto 12 bore now passing the 9K shells fired mark. Like any auto, keep it clean and strip down fully for a full clean every 500. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Define Quote**rough and field work** as I`d use my 686 for both of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Cant fault mine, a lot of bang for your buck, I paid £200 to a bloke who had fired about 500 carts with it, he had to sell cause his HiLux needed some work and he had no cash, Dont worrie about the low cost it really is a nice gun for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 ive had mine a year now never let me down love it to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratboy Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I'm getting the feeling that it's going to be worth every penny. Can anyone tell me if the latest ones have a longer stock than the older model and how will I know if what I'm being sold is a newer model and not an older one, if indeed there is a difference. Thanks again people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 The newer ones seem to have a shorter stock than before, at least the 3 we bought recently are all shorter than mine and another bought last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 bobt Is YOURS a 3 & 1/2" mag version? I know that version has a longer stock the the standard 3" BUT having said that Hatsan introdices a NEW escort with a TRIstock the recoil pad is in 3 parts to allow the user to lengthen or shorten the pull depending on their size The standard stocks on the 3" i have to admit ARE a tad short but thats the reason i went 3 & 1/2" Ask your stockist if they have the new TRIstock version in yet and take a gander OR go top the Hatsan website for a look. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratboy Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Can anyone tell me what the price difference (approx) is between the 3" and the 3 1/2" is. What extra power/performance would this give me in range and shot pattern? Would it be worth paying the extra? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Mine is a 3 inch one (ahem) I looked at the 3 1/2 but was told they dont always feed smaller cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 My understanding the 3 1/2" has the longer stock, the stock on my mates 3" is the same as or less than my sons 20 bore, if you look at Hatsans website they even quote the same length stock for the 3" as they do for the youths version - god knows why. He has been trying to get hold of the spacers that Edgars do for them. I know 2 people with these guns and neither have ever had any problems with them BTW. I don't think (but am happy to be corrected) they like 24grm loads too much, but the other end of the scale 3 1/2" was used with single slugs recently and did the job brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browningstalker10g Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 i use mine daily as a i have to walk along way through woods and overgrown muddy tracks and general devon farm messyness during my pest controlling dutties and ive had no problems but ive had problems with guns cotsting 3 or 4 times more, 10 out of 10, like the browningstalker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratboy Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Right! That'll do for me!! Nice one everyone, my mind is made up. A SHINEY NEW ESCORT IT IS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 my gun shop was selling them at £375, now ther gone down two £275.im thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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