Imperfection Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I know im setting myself up for a ripping here,but my certificate dropped through letterbox this morning so off i went to buy a Hatsan semi Escort plus everything else i needed from local gunshop. I bought:gun,slip,250 clay cartridges (he also gave me 50 game carts for free),glasses,ear defenders,safety tag,cleaning kit and cartridge bag.Got the whole lot for £430 which wasnt too bad. So tommorrow morning-im going to local clay shoot to christen it! ps.I said no laughing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninj Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Nowt wrong with a Hatsan mate. If you shoot well with it, it owes you little if you bust it and it comes with a good warrranty, what does it matter? Good luck with it, hope you get on well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 no probs with the Escort mate. ive got one in my cabinet !!! takes all the **** you can throw at it and still asks for more !!!! enjoy it shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninj Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Im sorely tempted by a camo one for the hide, like you say, perfect for chucking about and not really minding when it gets wet, muddy, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I had one, they are great guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Phew! Cheers lads! I'll be honest here-it was the price which attracted me to the Escort so im hoping it'll be alright tommorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ2 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Good gun, the Escort. When I bought mine the dealer said "You can bury this thing, dig it up a year later, hose it down, and shoot it". I reckon he could be right. I've got the cammo version, and it's spot on for the pigeons. That third shot has proved priceless at times, and I've had quite a few left, right, and centres. On the subject of semi-autos, a chum of mine has an East European model (I'm not sure of the make) which is chambered for 3.5 inch shells. Obviously the magazine is 7 inches long to take the two reserve shots. He's found that if he uses short cartridges i.e 2.25 inch, it is actually capable of holding 4 shots. Needless to say he never does this, as it would be illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Everyone can luagh as much as they want, as long as you are happy thats all that counts! I don't think people would luagh though...Well done mate, enjoy your new toy! Above all else shoot safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 you will always remember your 1st gun. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 you will always remember your 1st gun. enjoy Hopefully for good reasons! I havent fired one in about 3 years,but i guess they havent changed that much..! Fingers crossed i dont make a complete t*t of myself tommorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbald Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 On the subject of semi-autos, a chum of mine has an East European model (I'm not sure of the make) which is chambered for 3.5 inch shells. Obviously the magazine is 7 inches long to take the two reserve shots. He's found that if he uses short cartridges i.e 2.25 inch, it is actually capable of holding 4 shots. Needless to say he never does this, as it would be illegal. I have an escort with 3.5"chambers which will fit 3 normal shells in the magazine, I questioned this with my flo and he said that this is known by the authorities but they can,t really do anything about it except trust you,"just dont get caught with 3 shells in the mag." I agree with whats been said they are a great gun and very reliable,although some have had problems with them but the same could be said about much more expensive guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I got one,jammed alot but now i use 70mm carts and now it is shooting well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 iv got one and it works well, throws out 28 gram carts,enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Doh! I checked the clay shoots fixtures list last night and they run fortnightly...so cant christen it until next week! I know patience is a virtue,but what bad luck for me to pick this weekend! Edited September 28, 2008 by Imperfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 My RFD told me they had alot of trouble with them so that put me off getting one, although I have read ALOT of good reviews about them on his site and am now considering one lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 My RFD told me they had alot of trouble with them so that put me off getting one, although I have read ALOT of good reviews about them on his site and am now considering one lol! Well this morning,i shot an entire box of 28g plus nine 32g cartridges with no problems.Im going clay shooting tommorrow so needed to know it would cycle properly-which it did.I just kept loading-firing-loading-firing until the box was empty then switched to the 32g also with no problems.I cant fault it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 what price is the escort now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 got mine second hand, black synthetic---it is literally brand new--only had 50 shells through it and i paid £200 for it !!!! from Bondy,s in preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninj Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 what price is the escort now? They vary depending on colour and chamber, 3 shot or FAC. My local dealer is quoting me £370 for a new model 3 shot 3" chamber in Shadowgrass. They can be had in black for as little as £280ish, the newer model with the adjustable recoil pad slightly more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 what price is the escort now? Mine was £314 new,but next nearest gunshop (20 miles away) sells them for £300 so there is a price difference.It also has adjustable recoil pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nice gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomleatel Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nothing wrong with them at all. I have an Escort, and it is my first gun also.. You do get a few looks as it is an auto, and there is no fancy engravings, but they shoot well Have Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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