Hello all, I'm new to your forum and looking for some advice... I've shot trap for about 4 years, 3-4 times per year. I'm currently averaging 21 out of 25 using a Mossberg 26" pump. I'm thinking that with a more suitable gun, some coaching and more practice, I might be able to compete. The wife says I can buy a gun, but she's certainly thinking more along the lines of my $200 Mossberg. So, that said, I'm looking for a gun under $1000 that will help bring me to the next level.
The pro shop at the local range has a used Browning Citori (1976,pre-type 1). It looks and feels barely used but it is a "sporting" model with fixed chokes and has a cracked but repaired butt stock. They're asking $550. I know I can have a Wenig stock made for about another $150. Would this be a good move?
I really like the simplicity and ease of maintenance with over and unders and pumps, but I'm not adverse to automatics. Would I be better off buying a used Beretta 391?
I've heard many people swear by their Remington 870, would that be much of an upgrade from my Mossberg?
Sorry for the long first post, and thanks in advance for any advice.
John Menke
The pro shop at the local range has a used Browning Citori (1976,pre-type 1). It looks and feels barely used but it is a "sporting" model with fixed chokes and has a cracked but repaired butt stock. They're asking $550. I know I can have a Wenig stock made for about another $150. Would this be a good move?
I really like the simplicity and ease of maintenance with over and unders and pumps, but I'm not adverse to automatics. Would I be better off buying a used Beretta 391?
I've heard many people swear by their Remington 870, would that be much of an upgrade from my Mossberg?
Sorry for the long first post, and thanks in advance for any advice.
John Menke