BigGunsMoreFun
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Does anybody have any experience with the cheap, Chinese made shotguns being sold by Century Arms?
I am thinking about picking up one of the SPM-410 Coach Shotgun, 410 Ga. models. My grandson is 12 years old and wants a double barrel shotgun. He is an experienced shooter with a handgun and a rifle but has never done any skeet or trap shooting. He wants to try it out and he picked this gun.
I figure for $180 NIB, I can't go wrong. Even if it is a junker, were not talking the need for any great accuracy here since he will be learning to shoot clays. I figure once he learns and decides he is going to stay interested then I will buy him a nicer gun.
For the price of one of these I don't see how I can go wrong. If it lasts 6 months to a year, I've got my moneys worth out of it. I'm probably going to go ahead and buy one, I just want to know has anyone had any bad experiences with them.
Is it an okay shooter? Does it have any problems like not firing everytime or blowing up in the shooters face because it is cheap Chinese made metal?
Any comments, constructive criticisms, good or bad experiences are more than welcome. I like to hear from unbiased shooters, gunsmiths or just parts changers like me. Please all you wise guys that want to knock everything that does not cost over $2000 or knock it just because it is made in China, give me a break and hold back on the hand waving and spittle flying heh?
What I'm looking for here is good, honest opinions without the snobbery and bias I see on many threads just because a gun is not made by a great brand name company and does not cost thousands.
All constructive feedback will be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe
I am thinking about picking up one of the SPM-410 Coach Shotgun, 410 Ga. models. My grandson is 12 years old and wants a double barrel shotgun. He is an experienced shooter with a handgun and a rifle but has never done any skeet or trap shooting. He wants to try it out and he picked this gun.
I figure for $180 NIB, I can't go wrong. Even if it is a junker, were not talking the need for any great accuracy here since he will be learning to shoot clays. I figure once he learns and decides he is going to stay interested then I will buy him a nicer gun.
For the price of one of these I don't see how I can go wrong. If it lasts 6 months to a year, I've got my moneys worth out of it. I'm probably going to go ahead and buy one, I just want to know has anyone had any bad experiences with them.
Is it an okay shooter? Does it have any problems like not firing everytime or blowing up in the shooters face because it is cheap Chinese made metal?
Any comments, constructive criticisms, good or bad experiences are more than welcome. I like to hear from unbiased shooters, gunsmiths or just parts changers like me. Please all you wise guys that want to knock everything that does not cost over $2000 or knock it just because it is made in China, give me a break and hold back on the hand waving and spittle flying heh?
What I'm looking for here is good, honest opinions without the snobbery and bias I see on many threads just because a gun is not made by a great brand name company and does not cost thousands.
All constructive feedback will be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe