gemini52 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Picked one up last week,i had one about three years back using it mainly for clays,but like many guns before got bored and sold it,this time around i will keep this one,its nice and light and comes up well for me,i had a teknys gold before the sx3 and at around nine pounds in weight found it a lump to lug around,will give it another go on the clays at the weekend,anyone has one if so whats your opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Really like mine. I use it for everything The silver pigeon does not see the light of day very often 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yeah I love mine, light, durable, reliable, pointable and looks good... Win all around I think 👍 Enjoy it! Which variant have you gone for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yeah I love mine, light, durable, reliable, pointable and looks good... Win all around I think Enjoy it! Which variant have you gone for? ^ ^ All the above plus in comparison to other S/A's they are not overpriced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy07 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have the 20g version and it's great, I think it's just under seven pounds so good for walked up game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I got a black shadow field version in 12g in February very light compared to my miroku 3800 I've put about 500 cartridges though it all at clays so far mixture of hull super fasts and nsi prima no problems and dead easy to strip and clean love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Ment to say brand new £700 5 year warranty bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Maybe six years in? On mine - will run it on till it dies beyond repair. Thus far I haven't changed a part and those are six years of fowling very regular. Foxing and general vermin and walked up game. Chucked into the truck hardly ever in a case and mostly in the wet and mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yeah I love mine, light, durable, reliable, pointable and looks good... Win all around I think Enjoy it! Which variant have you gone for? Hi its the black shadow in three half inch chamber,i used it sunday on clays,it shot fine as usual missed some,hit some,i find it a tad low in the comb so will have to look at changing the shims,a mate has a benelli he shoots really well with,he had a dozen or so shots with the sx3,never missed one,i need to put my silver pigeon away and shoot the sx3 and get used to it.Up to now its all positive,its had around 250 cartriges threw it not had a single miss feed as yet so hopefully will serve me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I've raised the comb on mine also I've had mine for about 5 years and it's never jammed on me apart from once where I thought I'd see what happened with a 21 gram load it will serve you well mate👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've raised the comb on mine also I've had mine for about 5 years and it's never jammed on me apart from once where I thought I'd see what happened with a 21 gram load it will serve you well mate Yes hope so,i have raised the comb a bit will b going on the clays with a couple of mates tomorow,see if it makes a difference, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Sounds good mate! Enjoy👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi its the black shadow in three half inch chamber,i used it sunday on clays,it shot fine as usual missed some,hit some,i find it a tad low in the comb so will have to look at changing the shims,a mate has a benelli he shoots really well with,he had a dozen or so shots with the sx3,never missed one,i need to put my silver pigeon away and shoot the sx3 and get used to it.Up to now its all positive,its had around 250 cartriges threw it not had a single miss feed as yet so hopefully will serve me fine. Exactly the same for me ... I've put about 500 -600 through mine now and not a single misfeed/jam ! So easy and light to pick up in the hide and very easy on the shoulder! Was torn between this and a Beretta A400 Xcel but would never sell this Winchester now or question getting the Beretta. Best gun for the money I've ever owned. But its all personal preference at the end of the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Mine has always had an odd refusal to cycle on light loads sub 28 grams - but only about one in hundred mostly less than that Had a few remmington super mags not fit through the port but that's remmington making them too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Mine has always had an odd refusal to cycle on light loads sub 28 grams - but only about one in hundred mostly less than that Had a few remmington super mags not fit through the port but that's remmington making them too long Put four boxes of kents through it yesterday on clays,not a problem,in fact i found it more accurate than my silver pigion,up to now all positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 I have used the sx3 for the last six weeks or so,i have to be honest its the best semi auto i have ever owned,cant find anything to complain about,it must have had well over a thousand shells through it with not a jam or miss feed,and the bonus is my shooting has improved no end,so anyone thinking of buying one.go for it.in fact i was toying with the idea of later on in the year buying the one with the red action,it comes with long chokes and a nicer finish,lets hope the gods will shine on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Great to hear you're getting on well with your SX3. It will serve you well I've no doubt. Throughout my years with mine, I can honestly say that, everytime I've taken it out the cabinet to use, whether that's on clays, pigeons or wildfowl, the worry or thought of my gun jamming has never once entered my mind...I have full confidence in the gun. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Waiting for mine to arrive, and from all accounts I will not be disappointed from what I gather. The one I tried fitted like a glove and much less recoil than the Russian Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Don't mean to hijack thread but is there a big gulf of quality etc between the sx3 and m2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thread say's SX3, from what I see the BIG GULF is that he M2 is twice the price, read the review's. They both hit with the same force if using the same cartridge, one's from the USA/Belgium the other's from Italy. GT40 beat's Ferrari come's to mind. You pay your money you get your choice. Enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thread say's SX3, from what I see the BIG GULF is that he M2 is twice the price, read the review's. They both hit with the same force if using the same cartridge, one's from the USA/Belgium the other's from Italy. GT40 beat's Ferrari come's to mind. You pay your money you get your choice. Enough said. As I said, I didn't want to hijack thread but after being in the market for getting an auto and having an m2 secondhand and a new sx3 at top of list I was just curious if it's worth paying 2-300 more for a secondhand m2 after reading all good reviews on the sx3. Didn't mean to disgruntle anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I try them for fit. I had a SX3 and it was a great gun but didn't fit me very well regardless of how I shimmed it. Yet my M2 fits great, as for shooting the SX3 is softer to shoot being gas operated. The M2 needs very little cleaning compared to gas autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Yep figgy try before you buy. One last question, What about handling of loads? Thanks for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I try them for fit. I had a SX3 and it was a great gun but didn't fit me very well regardless of how I shimmed it. Yet my M2 fits great, as for shooting the SX3 is softer to shoot being gas operated. The M2 needs very little cleaning compared to gas autos. The main reason I switched over to an M2 was the cleaning. Gas operated are a pain to clean, especially if you're like me and insist on cleaning it after every outing. M2 is spotless apart from the barrel, and has very few moving parts compared to a gas operated. Love my M2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 The main reason I switched over to an M2 was the cleaning. Gas operated are a pain to clean, especially if you're like me and insist on cleaning it after every outing. M2 is spotless apart from the barrel, and has very few moving parts compared to a gas operated. Love my M2! Im the opposite and not massively religious in cleaning so maybe the m2 is the one ha. I like simplicity in things anyway and the m2 is better looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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