Snarlingiron
Member
Ok, I did it. I have been thinking of getting rid of my Remington 11-87 for quite a while. I have worked on it, and worked on it, and worked on it, and it still insists on failing to feed. I just got tired of screwing around with it. As I told my wife, I am trying to improve my shooting performance, not screw around with my gun every time I go out.
I took it to Bass Pro a few weeks ago. It is an 11-87 Premier that is very nice condition. I had the original box, the original papers, all the chokes, the wrench, etc. They made me an offer, but I couldn't decide. Today, I went back, and they honored the previous offer. I looked at the Beretta AL390, and the Winchester SX2. Both are on sale for $599.00. Both are great guns with excellent reputations.
In the time since I last visited Bass Pro, I picked up a used A390. I have put about 500 rounds through it. Boys and girls, I am SOLD. I have resisted the Beretta mania, but I now see why people love them. No problems, no failure to feed, no failure to fire, no failure to eject, no failure to anything.
So, bottom line, I bought the Beretta AL390. I walked out the door for $319.00, Tax, Title and License.
It has the matte finish, and synthetic stock and forearm. The bolt is black matte as well. I detail stripped it and cleaned and lubricated it. I did notice that it has a molded plastic trigger group. Not a big deal for me, because I have 2 Remington 870 express's and they have held up very nicely. It came with IC, MOD, and Full chokes (Mobil Choke).
Big surprise...while the box is marked Pietro Beretta, Brescia, Italy, the receiver is marked on both sides, “Made the USA”. For me, this is a plus. I like to think I am helping someone in Acoceek remain gainfully employed.
I plan to head for Elm Fork tomorrow at lunch, if I can get away. If not I have a sporting clays session scheduled for Sunday. I will report back, but I expect it to run perfectly.
The Bass Pro guy told me that they had just received 20 units, and had not sold any of them yet. I am thinking that Beretta is out to beat Remington at their own game. I.e. a reliable gun that will run flawlessly for a really good price. Frankly, I expect to see these on sale for $525.00 shortly before Dove Season (September 1, here in Texas).
I am not big on endorsing “Big Box Stores”, but I have to say the Bass Pro guys could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Great bunch of guys. Great service. Made me feel right at home, and I will be back.
Range report soon.
I took it to Bass Pro a few weeks ago. It is an 11-87 Premier that is very nice condition. I had the original box, the original papers, all the chokes, the wrench, etc. They made me an offer, but I couldn't decide. Today, I went back, and they honored the previous offer. I looked at the Beretta AL390, and the Winchester SX2. Both are on sale for $599.00. Both are great guns with excellent reputations.
In the time since I last visited Bass Pro, I picked up a used A390. I have put about 500 rounds through it. Boys and girls, I am SOLD. I have resisted the Beretta mania, but I now see why people love them. No problems, no failure to feed, no failure to fire, no failure to eject, no failure to anything.
So, bottom line, I bought the Beretta AL390. I walked out the door for $319.00, Tax, Title and License.
It has the matte finish, and synthetic stock and forearm. The bolt is black matte as well. I detail stripped it and cleaned and lubricated it. I did notice that it has a molded plastic trigger group. Not a big deal for me, because I have 2 Remington 870 express's and they have held up very nicely. It came with IC, MOD, and Full chokes (Mobil Choke).
Big surprise...while the box is marked Pietro Beretta, Brescia, Italy, the receiver is marked on both sides, “Made the USA”. For me, this is a plus. I like to think I am helping someone in Acoceek remain gainfully employed.
I plan to head for Elm Fork tomorrow at lunch, if I can get away. If not I have a sporting clays session scheduled for Sunday. I will report back, but I expect it to run perfectly.
The Bass Pro guy told me that they had just received 20 units, and had not sold any of them yet. I am thinking that Beretta is out to beat Remington at their own game. I.e. a reliable gun that will run flawlessly for a really good price. Frankly, I expect to see these on sale for $525.00 shortly before Dove Season (September 1, here in Texas).
I am not big on endorsing “Big Box Stores”, but I have to say the Bass Pro guys could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Great bunch of guys. Great service. Made me feel right at home, and I will be back.
Range report soon.
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