Update on gun dilema...

[hobiecat]

Well, as I mentioned, I was thinkin bout a new gun. After much consideration, I decided I don't really have any call for a 3.5" duck gun. So, after fondling many new ones... I fixed the old Ithaca 51. I just didn't find anything (in my price range) that felt any better to me, so I couldn't justify it. I reckon I'll jus keep pluggin along wif it until I can get something that I REALLY want (ie. a new SBE or Gold), that ain't right now though wif the twins on the way... and such.

[GoGop]

Don't fix it if it ain't broke.

[hobiecat]

It was broke, til I fixed it. Now it ain't.

[Two Tall the Neanderthal]

Did you point a stoeger?

[hobiecat]

Yeah, it felt OK(as good as the Gold actually) and the price was certainly right ($475.00 camo-ed @ BPS), but it didn't feel any better than my Ithaca. The mistake I made was... I also picked up the SBE and SBEII. They both felt right!! That's when I decided I should wait.

[hunting170]

Benelli

[CuppedAndCommitted]

Hobie,
Glad to hear the gun issue is resolved. I was worried I was gonna have to share, and I don't do that so well. Just look at my grade school report cards. It says so. BTW, hows the boat progress?

[hobiecat]

Still procuring material.



As far as sharing... like I told ya, that's why I always carry two.

[Two Tall the Neanderthal]

SBE is where it's at. You just gotta drop the bucks.

[hobiecat]

I'll tell ya they are sweet!!! Normally, I wouldn't have had a problem droppin $1200 down and walkin out wif one. But since we got the twins on the way and Momma has quit workin to be a stay-at-home-mommy-of-three, now it takes a little more plannin.

[CuppedAndCommitted]

Here one for ya. What's your opinion on a Charles Daly autoloader. It's the Field Hunter VR-MC Advantage Hardwoods. A buddy of mine is offering to sell me his for $250.

[hobiecat]

They're junk. If ya want a nice gun for the money, like TTN said, the Stoeger 2000 is a good one. The only reason I didn't get one is I fell in love wif a Benelli and I already have a serviceable autoloader.

I think you could get a black synthetic Stoeger for around $400 new if ya look around. Also, Berretta has the A390 (Wally World special) in black synthetic that you can get for $525. I would suggest droppin the extra cash and gettin one of those.

[CuppedAndCommitted]

Wasn't really planning on getting a new gun this year. He just approached me, and asked if I would be interested in buying it. If I decide to upgrade from the cornshucker, I was thinkin' Stoegger or Benelli. Gotta save my nickles first.

[Daffy]

hobie just save your pennies and get the Benelli.

Like they say "Performance worth the price."

And they are not kidding.

Have a good weekend guys!

[GoGop]

Maybe you'll win a shotgun at the Delta dinner/auction on August 12 in St. Charles.