Hubbertspeak Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 A friend of mine feels she's ready to purchase her first gun. She's only ever shot with a 20 bore and I see no harm in sticking with that as a starting point. She's really only a clay shooter, although one day I might tempt her out into the field, but, for the purposes of this advice, we can stick to clays as being the intended target, so it will probably be O/U. Fit will be the ultimate determining factor, but she would really like an attractive gun - she knows it won't help her shoot any better, but she's not worried about that - what she wants is something that looks... well... I can't think of a better word than... pretty . I reckon she'd be happy to spend anything around 2.5K. Can you lot suggest say 3 guns that she could try? A lateral thought might be a gun with a plain action that she can have engraved perhaps...? Hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 beretta silvr pigon lamber of some desscription or a bensoli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Don't overlook Lincolns, I have a Jubilee 20 bore and it is a very nice gun indeed for the money. This is the only picture I could find, mine looks better than this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 My girlfriend and I both have a 20b Silver Pigeon. She bought hers as it's the most elegant 20b available. I bought mine may years previously, as it is the most refined off-the-shelf twenty. It handles like a dream. I have an SKB 20b as well, which shoots well but is a bit more utilitarian in appearance. For Beretta money, you may be worth looking at Caesar Guerrini too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 i love the berrreta silvver pigeon i borrow on of my mate every chance i get nice light goodlooking and not to hard on the wallet what more could you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Have a look at the McNab highlander range, they produce pretty guns within her range and it would definately be something a bit different (so she wouldn't have to worry about going to a shoot as someone with the same gun ) Jeese i really should be a women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III 20gauge RRP £1785. Available >>here<< @ £1630 and worth giving Neville a call for a quote @ >>Essex Gun<<. More info >>here<<. Biggest problem most women have is Gun Fit, so don't rule out 12guage guns yet. Beretta, Bettinsoli, Laber, Miroku, Browning, Fabram and many more do adjustable stock/combe guns. And using 24g instead of 28g cartridges won't kick any harder than the 20gauge 24g carts she's probably using now, so gun weigh would be the only issue to think about. 20gauge cartridges are also more expensive (around 15% - 25% depending on manufactorer) but has she has a £2.5k budget, this may not be too much of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not sure if they do this in a 20g but......... http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/f...amp;type_id=289 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbertspeak Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not sure if they do this in a 20g but......... http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/f...amp;type_id=289 :lol: I can see where you're coming from Sprinter! Thanks for the suggestions fellas. We'll make a short list and see what happens. Hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Don't forget the Fabarm Axis 20g cracking little gun that stands out from the crowd :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Another vote for a Beretta SP 20g... save a few quid from 2.5k too, there are plenty of other things shooting related to spend it on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 The Lincoln is indeed a great gun and if "pretty" is wanted, how about this one? 20g Jubilee. I have one for sale if its of interest. Clayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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