sishyplops Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What are the long term views on these guns, was looking to splash out on a nice used gun, Same money for a new maxum as a used EELL Any views, they look great but what are they like are they HP steel proof, any warranty claims , concerns etc Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I owned one from new for a short time. Very similar handling to Beretta 682E Gold. It looked better finished internally than the Beretta and better wood to metal fit. I regret getting rid. No problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Not sure on the long term view as I've only had my apex for a little while but they are well made and handle well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Had my magnus for around a year, still good as new with plenty through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I upgraded from a silver pigeon to a Guerini Maxum best move I made. It fits me better so shoots better and quicker. I to was looking for a secondhand EELL but found a secondhand Maxum in as new condition for just over £2000 saving me at least £1500 on a EELL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 My concern is new the maxum is £2k under a EELL , the pedigree of the beretta is well know, but I love the look of the maxum, I guess the actions are all the same just side plated, I believe the beretta EELL is made in a different factory to the silver pigs etc, I'm just wondering how they can do it for 2k less, or is the beretta overpriced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think they are overpriced. I look at Perazzi and Krieghoff and wonder where they get their prices from too. At the end of the day, it's whatever shooters are prepared to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Kudos I guess Gordon Thanks for your input I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 There are a lot worse guns than C&G but also a lot better and the eell is one of them. As with all things in life you get what you pay for quality costs. I have a eell that has had around 150k cartridges through it and it is as good today as when I first bought it never been in for service or repairs just cleaned after every outing.If you have your heart set on one then buy one you will not be disappointed but if you like the feel and look of the c&g then go for that.at the end of the day as long as you are happy with what you buy nothing else matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootthepigeon Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 For me they are a great gun, although I have recently put my maxum up for sale regrettably (see private sales), but its just not gettin used (young family and all that) it is by far the best gun Ive had or shot, and also supprised a few old boy non believer's at the clay ground's. I will have no hesitations of buying another when time allows. I have only heard of one warranty claim where someone bought a secondhand maxum and found a defect in the stock which looked like a crack in the stock, it turned out to be where the laser which cut the chequering had run over, it was returned through a local rfd and replaced with a new one a week later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 cant comment on the maxum, but i have been looking at the summit LTD sporter with the case hardened action. what an absolutey beautiful gun! build quality is good, as is fit and finish. CG are getting it right, and for the right money too imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've changed my views on CGs. So much so that I've just bought a used Challenger and after 3 outings I don't miss anything about the Prevail I was shooting before. I really liked the Prevail - and said so to anyone who'd listen - but the CGs are simply in a different league when it comes to build quality, fit, finish and attention to detail, plus which it shoots better for me. It's heavier at 8lbs 3oz, has much nicer triggers and just feels like more gun in the hands. The comb is a bit higher too which gives a better view over the rib and targets like crossing and quartering targets seem easier to hit. Are they overpriced? No more so than most others. I've had 3 Berettas and I wouldn't swap the Challenger for a similarly priced 692, MK38 G5 or Ultra XS. I've owned or tried all of those and for me the CG leaves them standing in several ways so IMO they aren't overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinFerNan Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have two CG's, a Challenger and a Tempio. I've owned Berettas and Brownings in the past, but I can't think of a single reason why I'd ever swap away from Caesar Guerini. Lovely guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) i went for a new maxum last year and its spot on in every way, just ordered a new invictus sporter on a wim so fingers crossed its as good as the maxum Edited January 14, 2015 by RAMMER BURT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruster Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have had my eye on an invictus as soon as one comes up close enough to me I will be right there to try it out and most likely buy it, I like this thread since I have been looking at Caesar guerini for a bit now trying to decide which model to go for and from the ones I have seen they all seem to be finished very well and from what I have heard thier customer service is second to none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Customer service is great. I even went to the importers in sollyhull to choose which one I wanted and that was hard to do as there were 6 to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I had a Maxum 20 bore game gun 30 ins barrels solid rib for roughly three years Brilliant VFM I bought it new and at the price point there was nothing comparable. Way better than the Beretta equivalents at the time. Life moved on and I traded it for a Perazzi MX12L which is in a different league but then it should be for the tenners i peeled off. Edited January 14, 2015 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) cg will never be up to the standard of a beretta, Miroku or browning !!!! Edited January 14, 2015 by jmoz82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinFerNan Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 cg will never be up to the standard of a beretta, Miroku or browning !!!! Explain............ Actually no, don't bother because you're kind of right. A slight clarification edit if I may "CG will never be at the same standard as Beretta, Miroku or Browning" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 cg will never be up to the standard of a beretta, Miroku or browning !!!! What makes you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinFerNan Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 What makes you say that? Why bother asking? Don't feed the troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruster Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Because CG won't drop thier standards to match is what I guess they are saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinFerNan Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Because CG won't drop thier standards to match is what I guess they are saying That's what I'm saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Why bother asking? Don't feed the troll difference of opinion = troll?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Explain............ Actually no, don't bother because you're kind of right. A slight clarification edit if I may "CG will never be at the same standard as Beretta, Miroku or Browning" Beretta, Miroku and browning have a proven pedigree it is to early to put cg in the same standard !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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