wingy88 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hey Just bought my first gun and used the forum a lot for valuable info just wanted to say thanks. I tried a few second hand guns but just didn't feel right , wasn't what I was looking for it or out of my budget. Ended up getting a bettinsolli diamond as it felt good and looked good to. Cheers for all your help so far ( I'm sure I'll need plenty more) Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good luck with your new shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThought Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'll follow this with interest. My ticket is due to arrive soon and I'm looking at a similar part of the market. I know the stock response of the forum is to get a second hand Beretta/Browning/Miroku, and not without justification I'm sure, but as an absolute beginner I do worry that I could be unwittingly sold something that's seen 100k cartridges without knowing what to look out for. That's where a new gun really appeals. Enjoy your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingy88 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 See that was one of my issues to as I couldn't tell a good gun from a poor one apart from the estetics of it. And didn't want the hassle of it went wrong or the cost of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Glad you found what you where after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Deep Thought-you need to take into account the fact that, due to design and materiel quality, most Brownings, Winchesters etc will shrug off 100k rounds and, if looked after, will come back for more. If you buy wisely you will pick up a quality used gun for less than a low/medium quality offering and it should retain its value. My first gun was an early Lanber and it shot loose in less than 2000 shells despite very meticulous care-on the other hand my Browning 525 is nearly 5 years old and would pass as almost new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'll follow this with interest. My ticket is due to arrive soon and I'm looking at a similar part of the market. I know the stock response of the forum is to get a second hand Beretta/Browning/Miroku, and not without justification I'm sure, but as an absolute beginner I do worry that I could be unwittingly sold something that's seen 100k cartridges without knowing what to look out for. That's where a new gun really appeals. Enjoy your purchase. And if you buy a Miroku/Browning/Beretta thats seen 100k carts it has hardly been used and good for another 100k, might cost you £100 for pins/springs and a service rather than several hundred in depreciation..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingy88 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Haha but who can resist something shiney and new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 My Beretta 303 is some 25 years old but looks like it has just come out of it's box. It has had a lot of use BUT no abuse ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThought Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well now I'm confused, in some threads I've got people telling me that today's cheaper guns are really well made due to modern manufacturing techniques, in others I'm being told they'll shake themselves apart in a couple of years. Anyway I think this is a conversation that needs its own thread, I don't want to kill OP's buzz, he's just got himself a new gun after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 you bought what you thought was right for you and good for you , hope you enjoy it as much as i do my first a Lincoln no 2 game That was 30 yrs ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingy88 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Deep thought - I'll let you know how I get on I'll be shooting tomorrow. And update you later on in the year if it's gotten to loose. Cheers madman I am really enjoying shooting great sport to get into wish I had done it in my teens And also should I do anything to it before I shoot with it or should it be good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ignore the Daniel Doomsayers. You have chosen well and the gun will last you many a year. Enjoy your shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You may change it later, we all do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) it still surprises me how many people buy something and are already thinking about what they will get for it when they sell it. buy a gun for what you feel you need it for and that suits your budget and just use it for what its intended and enjoy it. if when the time comes and you fancy something new, then go for it, but as long as you have had your moneys worth from a gun anything you get for it when you sell is a bonus. its not a house after all that's my feelings anyway Edited December 13, 2014 by belly47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Deep thought - I'll let you know how I get on I'll be shooting tomorrow. And update you later on in the year if it's gotten to loose. Cheers madman I am really enjoying shooting great sport to get into wish I had done it in my teens And also should I do anything to it before I shoot with it or should it be good to go? I would just give the barrels a quick clean with the bronze brush, just in case there is any grease inside them. That will also make sure they are clear. Remove the chokes if it has multi chokes, give them a THIN coating of oil or grease and replace, following manufacturers instructions on how tight to make them. A wipe over the outside of the metalwork with an oily cloth and you are ready to shoot and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk4sport Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 a little bit of copper grease on the choke threads will help also, all the best and enjoy your new toy,p.s shoot safe and merry xmas even though it sounds as if santas allready been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacotawas Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Congratulations on your purchase. I join with others in wishing you much pleasure from it. Like you, I've much to be grateful for from the kind and generous people of this Forum who, whatever their advice, have your best interests at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You bought the one that suited you and no other opinion need be sought. A decent gun which should serve you well. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiver XXV Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 You bought the one that suited you and no other opinion need be sought. A decent gun which should serve you well. :good: Well said Sir ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Congratulations on your new gun. Safe shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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