Big Mat Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi all, Does anyone use a Silma over under? I was looking at a new one in the shop the other day and was wondering anyone had anything good/bad to say about them? thanks mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moblies Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) I have an old multi choke Silma Supreme, a wabbitbosher bargain. No idea how old it is but lovely gun, well built and I can miss just as good as any other gun. Have to say I fancied a new one the M80 looks very nice. It is I think only 2 3/4 chamber rather than a 3inch but for clays wouldn't be an issue. Google found a couple of good reviews. The Yildiz was another contender, more expensive and Turkish but again some good reviews. Hopefully someone with a new Silma will reply as I still fancy a new one but the Supreme is a keeper. Edited November 24, 2015 by Moblies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 The one i was looking at in the gunshop was a 20 bore, 3" chamber, looked a very nice gun. New for £640 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 They are a run of the mill Italian made gun , nothing much wrong with them but nothing outstanding about them either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I had one that I bought about 25 years ago a supreme and loved it. I bought it from a proper old gun shop and paid for it with 3 post dated cheques. It's a basic gun but to me it was the best I could afford. It never failed me in the many years and shells I put through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 When I was looking for my Cogswell I did look around for other alternatives in the same price range (couple of hundred quid higher and lower) and I looked at Silma and ATA. The ATA just felt horrendously cheap and nasty. The Silma was better all round, but very plain on the action and the stock. It also didn't quite have the same balance as Berettas or the Cogswell and just felt a little numb. They look great guns for the money, but if you can 'push the boat out' a little on cost I think there's a good improvement to be had in terms of handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 When I was looking for my Cogswell I did look around for other alternatives in the same price range (couple of hundred quid higher and lower) and I looked at Silma and ATA. The ATA just felt horrendously cheap and nasty. The Silma was better all round, but very plain on the action and the stock. It also didn't quite have the same balance as Berettas or the Cogswell and just felt a little numb. They look great guns for the money, but if you can 'push the boat out' a little on cost I think there's a good improvement to be had in terms of handling. I did handle an ATA in the shop and i didn't like the feel of it, the Remington and Bettinsoli i tried didnt feel any better either. There was a nice Beretta, but the stock was very short. I'm not 100% convinced on buying an over under at the moment, just browsing really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I've tried a 12 bore on clays and didn't like it. Found it didn't shoot as well as it looked. Better guns can be bought second hand. If it has to be new I'd choose a Yildiz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog546 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ive still got my Silma that I brought new over 30 years ago,its never given any trouble,obviously is not as tight as it used to be. Ive put 10s of thousands of cartridges through and still take it when the weathers pants and dont want to drown my MK38. If it fits you it doesnt matter what make it is if it reliable,on clays Ive out shot some very expensive guns that people have brought with their hearts not their heads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I had one that I bought about 25 years ago a supreme and loved it. I bought it from a proper old gun shop and paid for it with 3 post dated cheques. It's a basic gun but to me it was the best I could afford. It never failed me in the many years and shells I put through it. I think that this may be the one that I bought from you rimfire? if so, I can honestly say that for the money they are a very underated gun. fit and finish was really good and it handled very well indeed. I only sold it as I had just bought a MK38 and it wasn't getting used. the new ones I have handled have been just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Let's face it show me a modern gun with poor metal fit and poor wood to metal fit. They don't exist as modern machining takes care of it. You can but a new Baikal for not a lot and it will last a lifetime. Personnel preference and parts availability if it should go wrong are the real factors in making a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 i bought a new silma m70 from wabbitbosher back in august , i find it very pleasant to look at and shoot , i cant fault it for the money it cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think that this may be the one that I bought from you rimfire? if so, I can honestly say that for the money they are a very underated gun. fit and finish was really good and it handled very well indeed. I only sold it as I had just bought a MK38 and it wasn't getting used. the new ones I have handled have been just as good. That's the one. Glad it is still giving someone service along the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 When i can i think i'll be buying the 20 bore version, just for clays and the odd bit of game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 That's the one. Glad it is still giving someone service along the line. the lad I sold it to was selling it on bookface a couple of weeks ago, I was sorely tempted to buy it back if im honest! alas, funds would not allow it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Well i've bought one, 30" barreled 20 bore. I shall give it a try on the clays next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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