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If you had a grand... #5902021 08/29/15 06:45 AM
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And you were wanting to buy a shotgun... something that would be an heirloom piece. Semi auto or o/u. What would you buy? New or gently used. I have a couple Remy 1100's already so not that particular shotgun. 20 or 12 gauge is what I am looking for.




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My personal preference would be a lightly used Beretta 303, 390 or 391 in 20 gauge if for hunting...they don't show up often but when they do they are usually less than a grand . For target use I waited patiently for the right Rem. 3200, finally found one in new condition in the exact configuration I wanted and at a price lower than all the 'well used' ones I found. Patience is key for a buy like you are describing once you decide what you want.

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I sold a Beretta A303 yesterday for $406 out the door. It had been hunted with, but was mechanically sound as could be. I like Benelli's, myself.


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Ruger Red Label.


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I'd go with a nice Browning or weatherby



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nice solid used Beretta 391.

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Citori 20ga.


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Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Ruger Red Label.


What Quit Shooting said, Ruger Red Lable. It's a sweet shooting gun.

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Or a used benelli montefeltro



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Originally Posted By: RedRaider13
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Ruger Red Label.


What Quit Shooting said, Ruger Red Lable. It's a sweet shooting gun.


I thought he was joking... The Red Lables that I have had experience with were sweet shooting... but not sweet at ejecting. Shells would get caught under the ejectors. Very common problem with the Red Label. Not to mention that Ruger has dropped them from the line up, again...

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no real heirlooms here (maybe the Citori)but all good suggestion for a nice shotgun. for your $K , a Benelli Super Black Eagle II. Arguably, The perfect do it all shotgun.


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[quote=TXHOGSLAYER]And you were wanting to buy a shotgun... something that would be an heirloom piece. Semi auto or o/u. What would you buy? New or gently used. I have a couple Remy 1100's already so not that particular shotgun. 20 or 12 gauge is what I am looking for. [/quote

Since you said "heirloom piece" and semi-auto is in the mix, I have to go with what I know and love. You can find a very nice Browning A-5 from mid-50's to late 60's (pre-Jap manufacture) for well under that price and have money left for a nice custom case. A well cared for Belgium made A-5 is seldom outclassed wherever it's pulled out. It may be out-shot, that's up to the shooter, but it'll seldom be outclassed.


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Great option Slow Drifter, those "real" A-5's are really nice and will always draw a double take from an old gun guy like me!!


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One word, three syllables; Cynergy!
Great shooting guns and beautiful to boot!

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16 gauge Citori

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I'm interested in reading the responses on this one also. My thread about semi-autos was intended to be a similar idea. I want something that can be an heirloom. Doesn't need to be the nicest shotgun of all time, but just a reliable semi-auto from a big name manufacturer (Benelli, Beretta, or Browning preferably) and I wouldn't even mind some fancy trim or engraving.

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Since you mention engraving... How about a really nice Model 12 (yes, not an OU or semi), definitely an heirloom piece and plenty of room on left side of receiver for your name and the names of future owners. What grandchild wouldn't dream of the day their name is added!?


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Originally Posted By: cyphertext
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Ruger Red Label.


What Quit Shooting said, Ruger Red Lable. It's a sweet shooting gun.


I thought he was joking... The Red Lables that I have had experience with were sweet shooting... but not sweet at ejecting. Shells would get caught under the ejectors. Very common problem with the Red Label. Not to mention that Ruger has dropped them from the line up, again...


I had not heard of the issues with the ejectors. I just always thought it was a good-looking classy gun and you don't see that many of them so it kinda fit the 'heirloom' idea.


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Originally Posted By: patriot07
and I wouldn't even mind some fancy trim or engraving.


Franchi Fenice maybe?

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Some great suggestions. Thanks everyone. I have always liked the look of the A5. I think that might be the one for me this go around.




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If I had a grand I would save another one and get a Beretta 686


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Or 3 more and get a 692


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Or 3-4 more and try to find a King Ranch edition 686


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or 4-5 more and find a K-80

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