peteri Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi One of the guns I really enjoyed stroking at the Shooting Show was the Rizzini Premier, it really surprised me in terms of fit/balance. Does anyone have any experience of owning Rizzinis? There don't seem to be many used out there, and I don't want to end up getting something that's a bit of a turkey Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I would seriously worry about resale values. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Which Rizzini ? there are two B.Rizzini and E.Rizzini , B.Rizzini makes some very nice guns , E.Rizzini are mostly entry level and can be picked up fairly cheaply second hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Couldn't get the parts for mine so sold it . I was told by 2 gun shops it was a b and they refused to buy it off me . It was a 12 g o/u fixed choke with a sticky trigger . I paid £180 for it and after 10 years and 1000's of cartridges through it I sold it for £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guiltyyapper Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 My mate brought one of the sideplate models earlier this year, they are a well built and well finished gun and nothing to do with the old E Rizzini's. You get a lot of gun for your money and shoot really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have a McNabb Highlander which is a badged B. Rizzini. After ten years & several thousand game loads it works perfectly. I have owned guns by Browning, Beretta & Miroku. The quality, I would venture, is similar to their lower grade offerings. However, I would never part with this gun because of the fit. No other has come close. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Avoid E Rizzini - my gunsmith refuses to fix them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 My first shotgun was a E , I got it when i was 16 and owned it for 9 years . It never let me down however it always tryed it`s hardest to rust away if it had not been incredibly well cleaned within an hour of use ! The gun was £320 new in 2000 and traded it in for £200 in 2009 , can`t really grumble too much at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks - this was is one of these : http://www.rizzini.it/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=41&Itemid=97 It's the resale values that worry me particularly P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks - this was is one of these : http://www.rizzini.it/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=41&Itemid=97 It's the resale values that worry me particularly P IF resale is a concern buy a used Beretta or Browning/Miroku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Beretta's do depreciate, to say they dont isnt the case ... Secondhand Rizzini, say bought for £300 .. 5 years later, minus 30% = -£90 = £210 Beretta, secondhand .. £900 ..5 years on would probably make it best part of 15 years old .. minus 10% = £90 ... = £810 Beretta's do go wrong, as does most mechanical devices! ... l like them, occasionally use my mates, its nice "his is not my favour model however, though still nice" .. l find there is a blind favouritism toward Beretta .. there isnt anything wrong with that, product manufactuers love blind loyalty. They are nice, but some people see not further than Beretta, and choose every reason possible to support their undoubted good common sense .. as they see it .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I would wager a "new" rizzini will loose alot more than 30% over 5 years. I didn't suggest beretta don't go wrong they do (that's why there is a good supply of parts) browning and miroku also go wrong my 2007 525 had to have the bottom pin reground after getting a few light strikes.... I just bought a 20 year old miroku which I expect may need a new bottom pin and striker in the next few years...... If it costs me £100 in parts and £50 in depreciation over the next 1-5 years I'll have lost less than I would in 3 months on a new rizzini.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks - this was is one of these : http://www.rizzini.it/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=41&Itemid=97 It's the resale values that worry me particularly P £3k new? http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/guns/526834/Rizzini_Premier_Sporting_shotgun_review.html Have you looked at Guerini? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Looked at one at Christmas for someone else and I could buy it for 1600 less than what it was being sold for at shoot show,it was brand new with dealer and round body,,,,,yes that is one thousand six hundred so if you fancy one I,all buy it and sell it to you for £800 less than you'll prob get quoted......we did not buy cause of resale issues..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 £3k new? http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/guns/526834/Rizzini_Premier_Sporting_shotgun_review.html Have you looked at Guerini? Thanks - yes, the new Invictus is calling me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks - yes, the new Invictus is calling me! Are you after a clay gun? Or a game gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Clay - current models of interest: CG Invictus or used Ellipse Evo Blaser F3 Competition Sporting (didn't like the weight of the Supersport) Maybe, maybe used DT10 I think I'll try and try a Rizzini Premier, since it did feel nice - but.... I currently have a Browning Ultra XTR - decent gun and shooting well, but I have an itch! (And want a slimmer fore end) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I know a number of people who have gone guerini and none have regretted it particularly going for higher ribs. Wish I had the money...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well there is that problem! I was very impressed with the CG at the shooting show, stock was a bit different to most of the others - in a good way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well there is that problem! I was very impressed with the CG at the shooting show, stock was a bit different to most of the others - in a good way have a read.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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