I have a Browning auto 5 that I got for Christmas when I was 16. I am now 67. I have never had one problem with it, and it has been fired many thousands of rounds..
Probably my never-fired, once cleaned Rem. 11-87 12ga.; won it in a raffle. Mostly in to benchrest now. I did get to shoot my uncle's 12ga. Dbl-bbl in the 60's( probably made 20's-40's?). In high school we used to try both barrels at same time&see who would still be standing!!! Had to watch out for frt. trigger hitting your 2nd trigger finger!!
Beretta onyx o/u in 20 gage.
Browning sxs in 20 gage.
Although I do love my Benelli Montefeltro Silver in 12 gage.
Wouldn't mind a Franchi Fenice in 20 gage but my gun buying days are over. I have too many as it is. Been jonesing for an Omega Planet Ocean so I'm saving for that. Instead of having it locked in the safe most of the time , I can wear it all the time.
The nod goes to my Ithaca SKB 200E 12 gauge, an old one. Short barrels, open bores, and it fits me like some custom stockmaker had built it to my measurements. I've had it since 1974, and I don't plan to ever say goodbye.
My was a SKB 280E up until my last birthday when the wife and kids bought me a Franchi 48AL Deluxe POW. My scores at the range improved, now just waiting for it's first hunting season.
I started with a plain Jane 870 that is still a favorite for use in foul weather and for hunting. But I shoot trap and sporting clays now, mostly because my son through 4H got hooked on it. He shoots a Lanber O/U and I've really enjoyed my CZ 712T. I shoot only 400-500 rounds of ammo a year through it, and though it's not a Beretta or Browing, it has been reliable and more than accurate enough to shatter the birds.
I went through several shotguns over the years until I was finally able to locate what really liked at a priced I could afford. An English style side lock side by side, made by Grulla Armas of Spain, Model 209E 12 gauge.
Shotguns are the most "personal" of all guns, IME. Either I connect with them, or I don't. Several have come and gone but I have two that I've had for many years, they fit me like they were made for me, and I've worked up custom loads for a variety of applications to maximize effectiveness in various shooting scenarios.
Remington 3200 26" w/ Modified and IC chokes
Savage Fox Model B 20 gauge, 26" w/ Modified and IC chokes (not a high-end gun but one of most satisfying I've ever owned)
A few years ago I picked up a Browning Auto 5, cut the barrel back to 18.25", replaced the lengthy factory recoil pad with a shorter one, had the chamber polished, forcing cone lengthened, and Sporting Clays screw-in chokes installed. Shortening the barrel transformed the gun handling wise, and the Auto 5 quality is evident every time you handle it. It has become a favorite lately because it's versatile and just fun to shoot.
Mine is my passed down by my Grandfather 1926 Winchester model 12, 24" barrel with polychoke modified after he returned from the Pacific in WW2, 12 gauge nickle steel barrel without a doubt. It makes my beloved early 870 Wingmaster feel cheap! From birds to deer to home defense, all areas are covered with 8 pounds of steel. Gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling
Mine is my passed down by my Grandfather 1926 Winchester model 12, 24" barrel with polychoke modified after he returned from the Pacific in WW2, 12 gauge nickle steel barrel without a doubt. It makes my beloved early 870 Wingmaster feel cheap! From birds to deer to home defense, all areas are covered with 8 pounds of steel. Gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling :bthumb:
That's easy. My Dad's, now mine, LC Smith 16 ga. re-stocked, for all upland game.
Rem 11-87 trap, over 100,000 rounds through it and still going strong.
Rem 1100, skeet B, 20 ga.
Browning Grade IV sporting, 12 ga.
Bob
the gun i'd never part with is my fathers Ithaca 1975 m37 executive grade.
however if i'm going hunting, my go to gun is a 1941 m37R with a polychoke
if shooting trap i'll use a 1918 Ithaca victory grade SBT
for skeet an Ithaca m51 semi
Al
we deployed from K-3 Korea to Atsugi in 1955. Had to build much of our area. Was on the East Side. Remember my engraved M94? That was bought on the Navy Side px then got it engraved near Zama.
Wow, from 1955 to 1983 and all the changes. Wooow. Have done a google earth and could hardly recognize it.
Yamato, Sagami otsuka, Yokohama, Zama .... big smiles
Rocky
I knocked off a few of the planted rainbows at Zama in my free time. Caught Shimagatzu fishing 800' down in the ocean for something to do while on the economy while the wife did her thing as a crow corpsman at Atsugi. Did 28 day on Maui for our honeymoon and scratched a marlin off the bucket list. Made some GI and JN friends there too. :thumb: Quite a 9 mo visit.:harry:
Shooting left handed had Benellis of years until last fall when I handled a Beretta A400 Explor lefty. The best handling lowest recoil 12 ga had ever shot, so much so purchased 3 1/2" version too.
Right now my current favorite shotgun is the KSG from Kel-Tec it is so small and packs quite a punch and has always been a hundred percent reliable great Zombie Slayer and a lot of fun at the range
I only have 2 a 870 magnum wingmaster that was my first gun that I bought myself back in 85, ive used it on everything. And a fox sterlingworth 12 gauge.
Remington 1100. Jack West adjustable stock Ken Rucker's Bump Stop recoil system. 30 inch barrel ported center bead 4" forcing cone tapped for chokes. Clay busting smooth shooting trap gun. AKA Remington Competition on the cheap
Grouse: ithaca 37 12 ga
Pheasant: Browning BSS 12 ga
but have available on a whim,\
rem 1100
ithaca 300XL
Browning A5 (2 of them)
browning B2000
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