Left handed shotguns for about £1k

[Beagle boy]

Evening guys hope you've had a good Christmas

 

Got some money towards a new shotgun for Christmas, so I'm looking for decent left handed shotgun that fits me well. I'm not botherd about make or model as long as it works, I've read a lot on the bettensoli x trail which I have held but never shot and it seemed to handle well.

It will mostly be used a hide gun and occasional clay work

 

 

Cheers rob

[14Supersport04]

For 1k you can get a second hand Browning, Miroku or Beretta and plenty of these are left handed.

[grahamch]

I have a left handed browning b725 UK a super gun

[swotty]

If your going to get the gun fitted to you do you specifically need a left-handed gun? I'm left handed and have been shooting with right handed shotguns and rifle for 20 odd years with no real problems. I only say this as you'll get a better right-handed fun for less money.

Should have read right-handed fun not fun! That said it's still fun :-)

[psycho]

I have a left handed browning b725 UK a super gun

did it cost 1k

[Gordon R]

The OP would do well to get a second-hand gun - Miroku, Browning, Beretta etc., rather than get a new Bettinsoli.

 

There is little comparison in quality - these are streets ahead.

[HDAV]

You'll get a browning 525 lefthanded (cast on) from factory for £1k mine was £950 (5+ years ago) some dealers specialise in cast on guns I suggest you go to one of these rather than make do with a gun cast the wrong way........ Beretta orbBrowning available in budget so why a bettinsoli???

[Wb123]

I really struggled to find left handed guns. In the end i drove two hours to a 'specialist' planning to buy a silver pig or browning but they had neither in stock. A Turkish thing in their highly limited selection felt surprisingly nice and seemed to fit well so i bought that instead and have been very happy with it.

 

Dont get me started on finding anything second hand, that is even trickier.

[bruno22rf]

Where are you Beagle boy?

Edited December 27, 2016 by bruno22rf

[HDAV]

I really struggled to find left handed guns. In the end i drove two hours to a 'specialist' planning to buy a silver pig or browning but they had neither in stock.

Always best to phone first and check before setting off, I had the choice of both and more ( secondhand ) and a ground to try them at, so I too two from the shop to thenbpground tried them and then bought one!

[Scully]

Good advice above, being that a good secondhand Browning, Miroku or Beretta will be a much better buy than a new Bettinsoli. The latter have greater appeal, greater resale value, are much better made and will give much better service in my opinion.

[Beagle boy]

Cheers for the replys lads, I think I'll keep an eye out for a decent make/model knocking around.

If anyone knows of one please let me know

 

Thanks again rob

[HDAV]

Where are you?

 

I recommend a trip to the gun shop in rugby ring before travelling to check what's in stock and try and go on a day that the local clay ground is open (Barby sporting) as you can then try before you buy.

Edited December 27, 2016 by HDAV

[Wilts#Dave]

Bigger shops such as Avalon Guns stock quite a few left handed guns, just a matter of keeping an eye on the websites and checking stock periodically as obviously they'll not stock a left handed version of every make and model. I've never had a 'problem' finding them, bought a beretta 682golde brand new left handed model some years ago with lovely wood to boot, and a lefthand beretta auto just a couple of years back also new.

I'd agree with holding out for a beretta/browning over one of the cheaper guns if you're wanting to keep it long term.

That said, a Lanber bought for me nearly 20 years ago is still in my caninet and going strong although it only comes out once a year or so now for sentimental reasons.

[Guest]

Try guntrader - gunstar there are some on there sites