let's talk O/U's

[CowboyTuff]

looking to get into the over unders and am looking for a solid gun. what makes should i be considering? and what are the top issues i should be considering?

[laportecharlie]

A lot depends on what you are going to use it for. For a hunting gun that goes out four or five times a year, just look for something that fits you. For a target gun that may get shot 100 to 200 times a weekend, durability becomes a big factor. Very hard to go wrong with Browning or Beretta. For those on a bigger budget, Krieghoff, Perazzi, Kolar, Blaser and others provide proven reliability and performance. Be ready to spend over $6,000.00 for one of these.
Several guns have been introduced in the last few years that seem to focus on appearence rather that quality of internal parts. In other words the money gets spent on the outside and not on the inside. Caesar Guarini comes to mind as one of these.
Ask around, see what other people shoot and how they like it. I think you will see some patterns begin to emerge.
When in doubt its Browning or Beretta!!
Charlie

[waxthis]

A lot depends on what you are going to use it for. For a hunting gun that goes out four or five times a year, just look for something that fits you. For a target gun that may get shot 100 to 200 times a weekend, durability becomes a big factor. Very hard to go wrong with Browning or Beretta. For those on a bigger budget, Krieghoff, Perazzi, Kolar, Blaser and others provide proven reliability and performance. Be ready to spend over $6,000.00 for one of these.
Several guns have been introduced in the last few years that seem to focus on appearence rather that quality of internal parts. In other words the money gets spent on the outside and not on the inside. Caesar Guarini comes to mind as one of these.
Ask around, see what other people shoot and how they like it. I think you will see some patterns begin to emerge.
When in doubt its Browning or Beretta!!
Charlie

Agreed, grab yourself a used Browning Citori from the early to late 80's and your set, I think you will be quite happy. I have one in 12 and 20 and love em!!!!

This might help ........ http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=32

[coloradoEMT911]

If Budget is not an issue Perazzi is the way to go but with a good used one costing usually $5000 and a new one $10,000 or more it is an investment but will last forever, but Browning would be my second choice and much cheaper

RJ