browning123 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Why are there so many Escorts always up for sale? And sellers always stating hardly used! I was interested in buying one myself but I am a bit suspect of their reliability. As my local Gundealer refuses to take any in part-exchange unless they test them first. I would be interested in comments from other PigeonWatch members who own or have owned these semi-autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 As the owner of a B125 and a Beretta Xtreme, you obviously appreciate that you get what you pay for. I'm mystified why you'd (stoop to) consider an Escort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 it seems to be mixed, some have no problems some a lot of trouble, i suspect its cartridges when they load from the carrier if you can afford it buy a beretta both mine totally reliable even my 303 which has had 1000's of rounds through it my 391 even cycles 21g 21/2" cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yes I am the proud owner of a B125 and a Beretta Xtreme - owning the B125 for over 21 years. The reason I was asking about the Escort is that I require a knock about gun for foxing etc, and don't want to damage my other guns. Incidently I have had three replacement stocks on the B125 due to no fault of my own, this was caused by cracking around the semi pistol grip - the first stock replaced on guarantee during the first twelve months of owning the gun, I had to pay for the other stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean76 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I got one and have had no probs with it. Didn't even read the manual to take apart or put back together. Shoots great and goes to the shoulder well too. And I hit things with it! If I wanted a Beretta or a Browning, I would have bought one. The key to any gas-operated semi is to give a good thorough clean after use. Make sure the 2 tiny ports are well cleaned so that it cycles each time. Dunno why there're so many for sale. Perhaps people get tired of the stigma they carry and move on to something with more street cred to keep their pals happy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 That's surprising to learn about the cracking on the B125 stocks - has your gun had an inordinately tough life? I have had no such trouble with the pistol-grip stock (and replacement roach belly version) on my B125, nor on the semi-pistol grip stock on my B25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samw Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I got one and have had no probs with it. Didn't even read the manual to take apart or put back together. Shoots great and goes to the shoulder well too. And I hit things with it! If I wanted a Beretta or a Browning, I would have bought one. The key to any gas-operated semi is to give a good thorough clean after use. Make sure the 2 tiny ports are well cleaned so that it cycles each time. Dunno why there're so many for sale. Perhaps people get tired of the stigma they carry and move on to something with more street cred to keep their pals happy?? well said ean mate i just became an owner of an escort semi and i have had no probs with it not had the chance to try prop on the pigeons but will get round to it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 No, my 125 has only been used on driven shoot days - a maximum of 12 days a season, and I am carefull with my guns! The model is a 125 "C" Grade with a highly grained stock, I believe this is maybe the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 With the Hatsan Escort, just make sure the choke is tight before every use. :look: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=86320&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 No, my 125 has only been used on driven shoot days - a maximum of 12 days a season, and I am carefull with my guns!The model is a 125 "C" Grade with a highly grained stock, I believe this is maybe the problem! Very mysterious, to have it happen three times. And the wood was oiled regularly, and stored somewhere with normal and consistent humidity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Proberbly the most talked about self loader on this forum ,definately a marmite gun . I suspect quality control is the main problem with hatson escort . I have a beretta self loader and its faultless . No body posts on here to say their beretta dosent work . I think that says something about the quality issue . You gets what you pay fore . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 My escort has perfromed faultlessly and is fantastic value for money. but you must make sure you get one with a curvy butt plate :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think the early ones had reliability problems and wouldnt cycle properly,but the later ones seem ok on 28gm cartridges and above.There does seem to be a stigma about them which might be cos they're a budget gun,but i personally dont give a hoot.Yes,a Berreta or Remmington etc will be worth a heck load more if you sell it in say 10 years time,but when they cost this little to start with-who cares and you still get the 3 year guarantee too.If you want a gun to pass onto your children then opt for a Remmy etc. I bought an Escort because i wanted a brand new gun for secondhand money which wouldnt mind getting knocked about a bit.It always performs perfectly,puts shot where i want it to go and dont mind being abused.The only negative points i can think of are cleaning cos a full strip takes a while and the distance spent cartridges are ejected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent36 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi, I've had an escort semi for about 5 years with no problems. I got it as a low cost day to day 2nd gun that I can put in the mud etc and not worry if it get scratched and knocked. The only things I have done in that time is replace the fore-end gas o-ring a couple of times and removed the trigger action for a deep clean. Plus I can hit targets with it!! I would buy another any time! regards Agent36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 well said ean mate i just became an owner of an escort semi and i have had no probs with it not had the chance to try prop on the pigeons but will get round to it lol yea u just miss :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Without a doubt a value for money gun . You could buy three escorts for the price of a latest berreta self loader and they may outlast the berreta . May be . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samw Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 yea u just miss i dont miss all the time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I think there are always a few for sale as many people buy them as their first gun to to the great price. Once they decide shooting is for them they move on and chop em in or sell them. Usually without losing much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 i had one and had no probs with it .. great gun for the money and at that price you could afford to bin it after the 3 years warrenty is up .. if ur after a very cheap semi u can knock about with and dont care about the way it looks etc then u cant go wrong with one ive seen these 2nd hand for sale for £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 ive seen these 2nd hand for sale for £200 Paid £160 for mine, performs faultlessly with no damage or marks on it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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