Been to the local Gunroom (opinions?).

BushYakker

This morning (Friday) I went to have a look at a local Gunroom. Very Happy

Unfortunately my Certificate hasn't arrived yet so it was a case of just 'browsing' but I was there about an hour and had a good chat with the owner who was very helpful.
I will definitely be using this gunroom when my Certificate arrives. Cool

I am rather interested in a left-handed Bettinsoli Sporter (new). Razz

I handled a right-handed one and quite liked it. I've read all I can find on t'internet and it appears to have a good reputation.
Another option is the Browning 525 which is also a fine gun but there is quite a price difference between the two.

Does anyone here have an opinion on Bettinsoli?

Very Happy

monkeyboy · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:37 pm Post subject:

I think most of the Italians guns in the Bettensoli price range seem to be getting good write ups, I know a while back Rizzinis had a bit of a reputation (there's more than one Rizzini making guns as well!!).

I've always been a Browning fan, the 325, which has been replaced by the 525, was a really well made gun, no doubt the 525 is as well.

My personal preference would be to have a look round for a good used 325.

Is it The Gunroom at Barthope you've been to? You can have a look at York Guns stock on line as well.

Andrew

JohnW · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject:

Trouble of course is that if you are looking for a left handed gun then the possibilities second hand are going to be rather limited.

The daughter of one of our guns has a problem because she is right handed but left master eye. Her sister is ok because she is also right handed but has a right master eye.

Regards, John

BushYakker · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks Andrew. Very Happy

It was the Gunroom at Wykeham. Davey and son.

I've looked at Barthorpe, York and Northallerton on the web and this one at Wykeham is as good price-wise for new guns but doesn't have many second-hand.
I was quite taken by Bettinsoli and I'd prefer a new gun for my first one. Razz

Wykeham is ony a few miles from where I live and is easier to get to than the others. I want to become a 'regular' then I can get some good deals. Wink

I also saw a very nice left-handed semi-auto there. Cool

BushYakker · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject:

monkeyboy · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject:

Dummy · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:25 pm Post subject:

BushYakker · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:38 pm Post subject:

Dummy · Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject:

You know you want to join the dark side Bob Twisted Evil

Bettinsoli, beretta , and even rizzini do s/b/s Wink