gsalmons Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Hi all My mate is looking at starting up - I've told him the fit is everything and recommended the usual browning / beretta However, he's seen the Yildiz at around £1500 for a new gun/warranty with exceptional wood! I've never shot one or seen one at my local ground, hence the question to the forum if it's something to consider, or follow my advice with a tried & tested maker Must admit, I've seen pics online and some of the wood puts my 725 black to shame! Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Yep my son has one. Loves it. Shoots great and no problems. Must have put a thousand through it. Terrific wood as you say. Seems to be mechanically just as good as his many other more expensive guns. I would certainly go for one but I prefer a lighter gun. I would say if it fits go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 If he buys one make sure that it is the latest model with the palm swell and adjustable comb. There are guns out there which are new but not the latest Pro Black, I bought one in May and found the build quality very good and the overall finish was excellent. But it kicked me a fair bit and I found that I did not like the grip so it went. Spares are cheap, I bought two extended chokes for it £20 each, through Malmo Guns which is where I bought it from. Old model https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/yildiz/over-under/12-gauge/pro-black-200110155950004 New model https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/yildiz/over-under/12-gauge/pro-adjustable-stock-grade-4-200710133609005 The angle of the grip is more like a clay gun on the new version, the older one is more of a game style grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I think it’s the Oxford Gun Company shooting school which rate Yildiz shotguns very highly for their pupils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I have shot the standard Yilditz o/u 410 now for four seasons and it has been brilliant. I looked at the top of the range model with all the engraving and posh stock at the Shooting Show and it handled exactly the same. Nice gun indeed but I decided I would spend the extra on cartridges and stick with what I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry2016 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I like the new one, almost identical to the perazzi in looks.. and a lot cheaper. They seem to have a good rating too.. I think from the turkish makers ATA, KOFS etc these are at the top by a long shot... To add my son has had a .410 for 10 years... nice gun, still working.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Shot a 30" version just before the lockdown started, very impressed at the Perazzi clone. Hope to try a 32" version soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 10 hours ago, Scully said: I think it’s the Oxford Gun Company shooting school which rate Yildiz shotguns very highly for their pupils. Hello, they did the same with Lincoln guns a few years back, 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, they did the same with Lincoln guns a few years back, 🤔 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Shot a couple very impressed a friend uses one with great success at ESP. I hope they my a 20 bore soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, welshwarrior said: Shot a couple very impressed a friend uses one with great success at ESP. I hope they my a 20 bore soon. To the OP. This is the guy to listen to!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 I have been eyeing one up for a while - some very nice timber on most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 hours ago, welshwarrior said: Shot a couple very impressed a friend uses one with great success at ESP. I hope they my a 20 bore soon. A 20 would be a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 I had a 20 and 28 bores which I used for instruction and they were still going strong when I sold them. Other Instructors that I know, bought a variation of other Turkish guns for the same purpose, suffice it to say they have all got rid of them for one reason or another. Those with the Yildiz guns, still have them. The local clay ground has a few that are used as 'club' guns and they have been trouble free after many thousands of rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Westley said: I had a 20 and 28 bores which I used for instruction and they were still going strong when I sold them. Other Instructors that I know, bought a variation of other Turkish guns for the same purpose, suffice it to say they have all got rid of them for one reason or another. Those with the Yildiz guns, still have them. The local clay ground has a few that are used as 'club' guns and they have been trouble free after many thousands of rounds. The pro sporter is a very different animal than the other Yildiz guns they are ok (I’ve got them in 410 and 28 bore for instruction) they don’t last as well as some brands but then cost considerably less, they are better built than others that cost the same. The pro sporter is a competition gun and will take the abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 12 hours ago, welshwarrior said: The pro sporter is a very different animal than the other Yildiz guns they are ok (I’ve got them in 410 and 28 bore for instruction) they don’t last as well as some brands but then cost considerably less, they are better built than others that cost the same. The pro sporter is a competition gun and will take the abuse. What's your thoughts on the build quality? Value for money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, button said: What's your thoughts on the build quality? Value for money? I know you are asking the question of Mr warrior but my son and I consider his Yildiz pro is mechanically on par with any other gun we own "Browning and Beretta" The woodwork is far superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, DUNKS said: I know you are asking the question of Mr warrior but my son and I consider his Yildiz pro is mechanically on par with any other gun we own "Browning and Beretta" The woodwork is far superior. Great, good to know Appreciate that Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, button said: What's your thoughts on the build quality? Value for money? I think they are bang on for the money please don’t expect a £1000 Perazzi etc but £1500 I’d say the couple I’ve looked at have be equal the over good new guns at that price. If they bring out a 20 bore I’ll be ordering one. Edited August 11, 2020 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 23 hours ago, welshwarrior said: The pro sporter is a very different animal than the other Yildiz guns they are ok (I’ve got them in 410 and 28 bore for instruction) they don’t last as well as some brands but then cost considerably less, they are better built than others that cost the same. The pro sporter is a competition gun and will take the abuse. Yes I know, I have handled one but never shot it. However they do not suit all shooters, judging by the used one that has appeared in the local gun shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Westley said: Yes I know, I have handled one but never shot it. However they do not suit all shooters, judging by the used one that has appeared in the local gun shop. I did note there is a number of s/h ones appearing, would hate to think of the p/x price that was given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 09/08/2020 at 18:50, BlaserF3 said: If he buys one make sure that it is the latest model with the palm swell and adjustable comb. There are guns out there which are new but not the latest Pro Black, I bought one in May and found the build quality very good and the overall finish was excellent. But it kicked me a fair bit and I found that I did not like the grip so it went. Spares are cheap, I bought two extended chokes for it £20 each, through Malmo Guns which is where I bought it from. Old model https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/yildiz/over-under/12-gauge/pro-black-200110155950004 New model https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/yildiz/over-under/12-gauge/pro-adjustable-stock-grade-4-200710133609005 The angle of the grip is more like a clay gun on the new version, the older one is more of a game style grip. Was it the original version that you had ,or the better stock shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsalmons Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks all, After all the comments he's going to check the local dealers to see if he can check fit etc. Will keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, matone said: Was it the original version that you had ,or the better stock shape? It was the latest version of the Pro Black with the newer stock shape, I've had a Kemen and a Renato Gamba which are very similar but I just did not like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, BlaserF3 said: It was the latest version of the Pro Black with the newer stock shape, I've had a Kemen and a Renato Gamba which are very similar but I just did not like it at all. Thanks for that,it looks a good shape but its how the whole gun comes together that matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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