CEREALTHRILLER Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi guys, Further to my original thread "What gun to get my son"? I just found a possible gun for my son on the euroguns web site. It's an Escort youth 20g semi auto 24" barrel and a 13" stock M/C for £375. "Ideal for youngsters" they say! It looks good to me and it's a reasonable price what do you guys think? As usual your opinions are valued. Any replies are most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenlander Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi CT, it sounds a good gun for a youth to start out with,but for that money you could get a second hand Beretta semi,or other, eg, Remi ,it would maybe have to be a 12 bore ,but that wouldnt make much difference,apart from cheaper cartridges,although I should think if you look around,you could find a 20 fairly easy,if thats the way tou want to go. I'm thinking about what the Escort would be worth once your lad out grows it,and the limeted number of people that would be looking to buy such a gun, If you got a full size gun and had the stock shortend,and kept the off cut,you would'nt have to change his gun in a year or two,just stick the off cut back on. Just my thoughts , All the best Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 The 12b escorts with the synthetic stocks are pretty short anyway, and being gas-operated, the recoil from them isn't too bad. At least that way he'll be able to grow into the gun, you can always add spacers to the butt pad as he grows up. And, if he gets bored of it or fancies another gun, the 12b version will be easier to sell on than a 20b. Cheers Duster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 My son uses a 12g semi-auto and uses 28grms hull intercomps or victorys, both loads are fibers, he also actualy beats me at the clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 If you are teaching someone to shoot I would advise you to buy something that breaks open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 If you are teaching someone to shoot I would advise you to buy something that breaks open. Hi, Please could you explain why you would advise me this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 I think BSA make an O/U with a shortened stock. You get the offcut/extension with the gun and it's designed so that it can be fitted when he grows :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 WOW £375 for an Escort Saw a few this week collecting dust at local gun dealers 2nd hand at £195 like new. Once bitten ............................ Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 If you are teaching someone to shoot I would advise you to buy something that breaks open. Hi, Please could you explain why you would advise me this. Thanks. As George says, its alot easier and safer to teach someone with an gun that you can clearly see is loaded or unloaded. They are also easier and potentially safer to load and unload also for a novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I think you should go for a semi-auto or go for a smaller caliber, but if using a twelve bore stick to the smaller cartridge weights at first until he gets used to getting some sort of thump out of his gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon_pete Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 You could go for a cheap Baikal to get him started. You can pick them up for under £100, they are generally too short in the stock for anybody apart from gnomes and children and you can use them to bang in fence posts without damaging them. Go for a 12 bore and use a light load as the ammo is cheaper than a 20 or a 28. Once he has decided what he really wants then he can take the time to find something to fit him whilst continuing to shoot with Russia's Finest. I would echo what was said previously about buying a O/U or S/S rather than a semi as they are more robust, cheaper and "socially" acceptable at all clay grounds and shooting events. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I agree. :( :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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