SirDread Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Morning all Currently exploring the purchase of a K80 pro rib sporter and had a session with one last week that really inspired me to make the purchase. Having come away to consider my options and potential configuration I got talking to a friend about it. He's a very skilled and experienced shooter and has assertively recommended getting the gun fitted by krieghoff for the sake of a weekend in Germany. Now I know Perazzi do a free fitting service if you go to their factory but I have found nothing in the same vain for Krieghoff. Any owners out there that have done just this and been to the factory for fitting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Have a look here - http://www.krieghoff.co.uk Also have a word with Alan Rhone - http://www.alanrhone.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 i know Krieghoff regularly run come and try it days, where you can work through all the different options and run through the fit there. Ed Solomons has a hand in organising them, quick google should get you in contact with him Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Don't do it. There are far better guns out there for far less money. As far your assertive friend - I would get a less assertive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Try your local Travis Perkins they should have some one skilled with fence posts. Did you know Kreighoffs are made from melted down Messchersmitts? I know a chap who had one that worked once, only the once mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 They aren't bad guns - merely way over-priced. As for going to Germany, spending cash on the strength of a fellow shooter's assertive opinion. Sorry, but it made me laugh. The money would be better spent on lessons and an adjustable comb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sir Dread, did you start this thread in the hope of finding people to convince of your wisdom in choosing a Krieghoff? OR to stop you from going down that route? The German engineering is marvelous, but they are not pretty guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Cant really see the point of a factory visit,most are adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Try your local Travis Perkins they should have some one skilled with fence posts. Did you know Kreighoffs are made from melted down Messchersmitts? I know a chap who had one that worked once, only the once mind you. was that the aeroplane or the 3 wheeler ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I think a trip to Wrexham all though not nice is at least in Gods country and mr Rhone has try guns and the import license for a well made but pug ugly gun. I agree it's overpriced for what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I can afford a Krieghoff and I can afford to take a pointless trip to Germany for a factory fitting - as insisted upon by a friend with less sense than knowledge, but why would I want to waste the money? It's a talking point, but in the real world - just a bit silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Cant really see the point of a factory visit,most are adjustable. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 look,If you tried one and got on really well with it,like the look of them and can afford it,if you have enough experiece to KNOW it's going to be a keeper.then that's enough of a reason to have it,I have seen a couple ,not shot but handled them,they are destintive and the weight seems nothing in the shoulder.as to if it's worth going to Germany???Yeah why not ,it's part of life rich experience.The recent Perazzi experience thread was well recieved,maybe you should do the same?guns are a personal thing,do what makes you feel good. I spent a small fortune on a Perazzi recently ,fitted,overhauled etc,couldn't hit a thing with it?It doesn't always yeald results.However I have just bought a Fabarm STL high rib off the shelf and it's going so well I can't belive it's me pulling the trigger.finding the right gun is more important than how much etc,and I think you need experience to know what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I spent a small fortune on a Perazzi recently ,fitted,overhauled etc,couldn't hit a thing with it?It doesn't always yeald results.However I have just bought a Fabarm STL high rib off the shelf and it's going so well I can't belive it's me pulling the trigger.finding the right gun is more important than how much etc,and I think you need experience to know what you need. Glad your sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDread Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Sir Dread, did you start this thread in the hope of finding people to convince of your wisdom in choosing a Krieghoff? OR to stop you from going down that route? The German engineering is marvelous, but they are not pretty guns. Hi Tightchoke I had but a simple question that after trawling the web could not find a simple answer to. I know Perazzi do a free fitting service if you go to their factory but I have found nothing in the same vain for Krieghoff. Any owners out there that have done just this and been to the factory for fitting ? I have had a try day over in Wrexham and shot very well with the off the shelf gun at Fauxdegla however the point my friend was making is why would you buy such an expensive gun and not have it fit properly. Potters sell Perazzi's all day long but recommend the factory fitting and I thought Krieghoff would do something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 S.D. If you are set on one then Alan Rhone is your man. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 or just buy a 692 and save yourself 10 grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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