GJUK Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hello all I have submitted my SGC application and I am currently awaiting contact from the police regarding this . Assuming that I get a SGC, what gun would you suggest I went for please. I require a gun that fulfils the following: I would like a shotgun that I could use for clay shooting and pigeon/rabbit/crow bashing. I would also like to buy a second hand gun, which, should I require to sell it will hold its value reasonably well. I need a shotgun that I don't need to 'upgrade' two weeks after I've bought it because it "not good enough"... I think a 30", multi choke, 3" chamber, U/O shotgun is what im after. Something liek a berretta 686 ? Help! Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jon I am also new to the sport, having only just got my SGC a couple of weeks ago. So I am by no means giving experienced advice, but I have just gone through what you are now.... there is lots of advice on the forum (in previous posts.... as this is an often asked question from what I can see, so you may not get a deluge of replies from the experienced guys). i only shoot clays, but the advice I was given is to spend around the £650 to £900 mark.... as the 1st gun you get will most probably not be the gun you'll still be using in 1 yr's time (either you'll need to change cos you bought wrong & as you have got more exp. fit etc is a little more obvious........ or you'll just be so addicted that you'll want to upgrade!). so you don't want to go too overboard...... plus if you buy new, you straight away would lose the 17.5% VAT pretty much on re-sale. I bought a 2nd hand (approx 10-15 years old) Beretta S682 12g O/U 28" multi choke (went for 28" as I tried a 28" niko & a 30" browning during lessons & I just preferred how a 28" swung) for £750. I was quite lucky & the gun shop allowed me to borrow the gun via my coach for a lesson. Fitted well. everything I had read said try to afford a multi choke gun, cos even though you may not change what's in there..... at least you have the option, & you don't know what type of shooting you may prefer when you get more experienced. Hope that helps..... & hope you get some replies from the more experienced. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 well I just got my son a Bettinsoli Super Sport it is actually a very good gun, there is alot of stuff floating around about bettinsolis, such as firing both barrels at once because of a trigger mechanism fault. But I have not experienced this as bettinsoli are supposed to have recalled all of the guns back to be fixed. Steve P.S. but a 2nd hand browning or berreta are very good choices or a semi-auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jon, thanks for the reply. The gun club I've joined have said there is a local gun shop who will lend me a gun for 48 hours to try for free (s'hand guns for sale) so that looks like a good choice. Even if I pay a little bit more, at least I can try it. I have been told guns are a bit like shoes - they don't all fit. *shrugs* ! Steve thanks for the comments mate Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean c Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Jon, My first shotgun after getting my cert was a 686 with 28" barrels which i still have its a great gun and from what i understand do hold there value. I've also got a 391 semi auto and thats another great gun you wont go far wrong with either. Sean. PS. Which shop is it that they told you about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Jon, My first shotgun after getting my cert was a 686 with 28" barrels which i still have its a great gun and from what i understand do hold there value. I've also got a 391 semi auto and thats another great gun you wont go far wrong with either. Sean. PS. Which shop is it that they told you about? Not sure of the details on the specific shop, I beleive its one in Arnold if i recall correctly. Carl at the Nottingham gun club mentioned it to me - no details im afraid. Cheers. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner2785 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 hi i just upgraded my gun to a beretta 687s its 15+ years old but absolutely fantastic to shoot and the wood looks first class. really happy with it for the price. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Whats the difference between an 686 and 687? Price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwoods Green Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 If i were you i would try to visit a Shooting Ground that has a gunshop onsite, that way you can try a couple of guns there and then and maybe even with some tuition. Not all guns fit all people and gauging what has been done to a secondhand gun is not always easy as some modifications are not easy to see. I would go to Doveridge or Kibworth and that way you can compare both new and used guns of similar types before you take the plunge. I have visited both places and for me the facilities at Doveridge are first class but Kibworth is well worth a visit to. Good luck :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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