Vic Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Just started shooting and I'm looking to buy my first gun, probably a Berretta (silver pigeon? although I prefer the look of the white onxy, I'm not sure I need a multichoke). I've been having lessons at the Purbeck school of shooting which have been good and they've shown me a second hand multi choke silver pigeon (£850) which to my untrained eye looked brand new. This still seems a bit pricey given I've seen new fixed choked versions at £900! Any thoughts? Given, I'm a bit clueless at the moment are there any other good gun suppliers in the area? I've been to Lambert and Wiltshire in Ringwood and spoke to Geoff, who seemed to talk sense re buying a berretta and it holding its value etc. In essence, I'd like to buy locally, have it fitted and have good after sales service. Any recommendations would be gratefully received. Could also do with some people to shoot with. Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_0787 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Lambert and wiltshire are ok delt with them in the past. Graham up at Purbeck was probably who you were dealing with and hes a good bloke. It might be worth paying a visit to John march i'll dig up his details. Hes a gunsmith and from what ive heard really knows his stuff with regards to fitting. Im actually about to pay him a visit regarding getting my 686 fitted. Tom John March (Firearms) Ltd. 26 West Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JS Tel: 01202-888504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarms Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Sportsmans on the Yeovil road out of Dorchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks for the replys. I think I'm going for the silver pigeon, seems to fit fit me and I think I reached that epiphany that the "gun" can't make me a better shot, if my technique is pants. Hoping to get a few rounds in, keep a few lessons on the go to keep the constructive critism going and maybe join a rough shooting syndicate. Should have the license and gun by the end of next week. And Steve (my instructor) if you're watching (you probably are) I do appreciate the lessons. Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Tom I've also heard that John March is pretty good. I'll check him out . Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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