New shotgun advice

[oldypigeonpopper]

On 27/11/2024 at 08:16, Tricky78 said:

Thanks for the advice, a local gun dealer used the same first car analogy when talking with him. 

 

He suggested an ATA

Hello, There are true left handers with ATA and adjustable stocks but the weight for the game models might be to low if your using a lot of cartridges pigeon shooting but ok if game shooting, the 30 inch Sporter maybe better if you are happy using a shotgun over 3 Kg , with 2 year warranty

[Tricky78]

25 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

Hello, There are true left handers with ATA and adjustable stocks but the weight for the game models might be to low if your using a lot of cartridges pigeon shooting but ok if game shooting, the 30 inch Sporter maybe better if you are happy using a shotgun over 3 Kg , with 2 year warranty

Hi, thanks for the reply. 

 

I've actually gone for the ATA SP sporter left hander. 

9 hours ago, Whitester said:

Personally I’d buy new . Go for either the beretta or browning models that you mention and pick the one that fits you the best.

i say this because if you start off with a new good one then you’ll have it for years and not want to change. Changing shotguns can be detrimental to your shooting success and the longer you stick with one the better you will be with it.

the beretta SP or B525 are pretty bomb proof ,  they are good choices .

 

i’m a left hander and went with a B525 seven years ago and love it. The beretta has more of a left hand cast and is lower in the Combe where as the browning is relatively straight even in left handed and higher in the comb.

Thanks for the reply, I really liked the 525, it was solid. 

[oldypigeonpopper]

11 minutes ago, Tricky78 said:

Hi, thanks for the reply. 

 

I've actually gone for the ATA SP sporter left hander. 

Thanks for the reply, I really liked the 525, it was solid. 

Hello, Ok , I presume your happy with the weight, although if you get on a good day pigeon shooting a few hundred cartridges the weight will help, When I looked at the ATA there was no Auto safety as with my Yildiz game model, Let us know how you get on ??

[Whitester]

22 hours ago, Gordon R said:

Guns aren't like cars, with a limited life. A used Browning or Beretta should last a lifetime, so why buy new? Not sure why buying new as opposed to used would make anyone not want to change.

Just my opinion but a new gun will have less chance of going wrong than a used one.

[old'un]

15 hours ago, Whitester said:

Just my opinion but a new gun will have less chance of going wrong than a used one.

Just as much chance of a new gun going wrong as a 2 or 3 year old gun.

[London Best]

6 hours ago, old'un said:

Just as much chance of a new gun going wrong as a 2 or 3 year old gun.

2 or 3 years old IS a new gun! 
For better quality start looking at guns made 40 years ago, minimum.

[enfieldspares]

On 26/11/2024 at 23:21, ditchman said:

go for the cheapest lefthander you can.....and learn the shoot with it...and in time you will have a better understanding what you really want/ need.........

This. 110%. Unless of course you get offered a true left hand Holland & Holland self-opener for £1000 or the O/U equivalent!