I am considering the purchase of a used Trap model shot gun. I am looking at a Pedersen model 1500 O/U trap or a Ithica SKB 600 trap model. Any opions on either gun are appreciated. Both are in similar condition in good condition with bright barrels.
Never heard of a Pedersen so that eliminates it. Where do you get parts when (not if) it breaks? I would not get the SKB either but that is me.
Buy a Citori that has a few more scratches, or save a little longer if you are set on getting an O/U. You will be happier in the long run and will be able to sell for what you paid for it when you move up. Parts for the Citori are also easy to get.
I highly recomend a Browing Citori very reliable and hold their value, when you sell it, if ever, it'll be worth more than you paid if you keep it in good condition.
Go with the Pederson as they were built as a custom gun for Mossberg. I almost bought one but the price was out of my bank account balance at the time. Use your judgement on condition and fit, I believe they are very well made and if the price is right you will enjoy many good memories shooting it.
Pete, I have 3 SKB's and have had very few issues. I own several other makes also. If those are your only two choices, go with the SKB and don't look back. Mike
The 605's are well built shotguns and I would have no quams about buying one to shoot trap. Service and parts are readily available. I have owned a couple of SKB's and have no issues with them.
Some of the Pedersen guns were a spanish copy (poor) of the perazzi, they loosened up pretty quick. Not sure about the 1500 model. The SKB/Ithaca were and are still a good gun. Nothing even close to that quality for the price. Parts are still available for the SKB.
I would stay clear of the Pedersen. The 600 would definitely be the better of the two. But your real close to what I've seen Citoris bring or darn close to it.
Neither gun has a company to back it any longer. I know the SKB has a skeleton crew of folks still actively handling service and sales of what new guns are still available for sale.......but that wont last after the rest of the new inventory is depleted. The SkB is an old platform though and many gunsmiths are very familiar with them and can maintain them until parts become a problem. Of the two, as others have said here, the SKB is far superior as SKB did a fine job of interpreting the needs of the American clay target shooter near the end of their tenure.
I'd suggest, however, that you take the advice of others here and buy a gun with a company behind it. The Brownings are good guns. Winchester American Select is a good entry level target OU too. Used Beretta OU's can be good, as well.
Shoot it before you decide to buy it. Buy the one that is user friendly and breaks alot of targets. HMB
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