DanielJS Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hello to all. I am very new to everything gun related and consequently have some simple questions, the answers to which I would be most grateful: - what is a hammer gun? - I prefer the look of s/s shotguns. How does the use of s/s compare to that of o/u guns? (I am looking to shoot some rabbits) - I have found a few gunsmiths in my area (s/e Kent). Could anybody recommend a good, honest gunsmith close by? Many thanks for any attempts made to enlighten me. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Very simply, a hammer gun is a weapon where the hammers are on the outside of the gun, as opposed to being contained within the gun. The hammers have to be manually cocked, before the gun can be fired. I would not suggest a new shooter buys a hammer gun. Some shooters consider the "single barrel" aiming of an under and over to be easier and quicker than a side by side. Which is why they are used extensively in clay pigeon shooting. Although you refer to "Gunsmiths", I assume you mean "Gun Shops". All of the Gun Shops in Kent are fair and "honest", in my opinion. You may get better deals at some than others. The CountryWay in West Malling is definitely one of the best for cheaper cartridge and gun prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks Cranfield. Good stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleye Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 second that on countryway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 i find my O/U easier to shoot with than my SbS, that said i love the looks and feel of sbs guns and will defo get another to add to the collection, depending on your buget theres some very cheap sbs's out there compared to o/u guns, as been said Hammer guns are a differant kettle of fish. but great looking guns all the same Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks suggs. Agree that the look of hammers are lovely also. So much choice out there and with no experience, it'll be partly luck am sure when choosing a good shotgun - just hope i don't go for one with looks but no use (magpie style). A happy medium would be nice. Will leave a lot to the honest gunsmith... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 it all about fit at the end of the day mate, some guns may look the biz to you but soon as you shoulder them its feels like having 2 left arms, go for what feels the best rather than looks or price even. i only use a really good shop in Romford Essex, ill happly take you there when your ready to buy if you like or can pass on there details to you, great service there and very well priced. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Excellent, thank you very much. If you could give me the address that would be useful - have seen a few Essex way so may be tempted to go there - Parkford Shooting Centre, Essex Guns and International Firearms all seem within distance. Was hoping that it would be about the 'fit' of it. At least I can judge that for myself. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleye Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 try Forseys in welling kent got all my guns from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 You can try Chris Potters in Tonbridge Wells or K.W.G In Ashford. I have used both, Chris Potter has a much larger selection, espescially over and unders but I was in KWG this week getteing some shells and KWG did have a number of side by sides in their rack. By the way £130.00 for 1000 Gamebore Blue Diamond Felt Wad 28gms size 8) I dont know how that fairs with other shops but KWG are just 5 mins from me so I did save on time and fuel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thanks to both eagleye and Bradders. Went to K.W.G. in Ashford after a night shift - saw what i thought were some nice s/s shotguns (but was a little dazed after work). More recently went to a shop in Minster, Thanet - got my cabinet from there. Don't suppose you know of him? Or the shooting club in Sturry, Canterbury? Thanks, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Dan, dont know the one in Thanet,, and as for Sturry you are refering to Greenfields, they do have a web site www.greenfieldsshooting.co.uk - had no experiece of them myself, but others on this Forum probably have. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Excellent, thank you very much. If you could give me the address that would be useful - have seen a few Essex way so may be tempted to go there - Parkford Shooting Centre, Essex Guns and International Firearms all seem within distance. Was hoping that it would be about the 'fit' of it. At least I can judge that for myself. Cheers its Essex gun, looks like you already have come across them, highly recomended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thanks to carl and suggs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thanks to carl and suggs... You have PM Dan. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 avoid the gunshop in biggin hill dan,way overpriced,bad attitude from the gunsmith/owner.i find it easier to travel to john forseys in dartford to buy my shells etc than grudgingly give money to my local rip off merchant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJS Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Cheers digger. Just found John Forsey's address on inet. Took me a while to find where Biggin Hill was - never heard of it before now! Will avoid. Thanks, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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