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Mossberg Silver Reserve O/U Update
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Dave McCracken
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A US made pump shotgun is a veritable toolbox of guns. Great first shotgun. Get one and then as you mature, pick out and up other shotguns for more specialized missions.
New_geezer
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are you talking to me? if so i have a remington 1100 and all it does is jam. I would be using an overunder for mainly skeet and upland birds.
There are a lot of Rem 1100 owners who have trouble free operation - I think I would want to learn why you have so many jamming problems - I don't own one so I can't help but I know there are users out there.
RE: recommending a pump - Nothing in your post indicated you already owned a gun and your age suggested a first timer. Even so, I still think a pump is the best first shotgun to get simply because they are so versatile, inexpensive, and reliable.
But if you're set on an O/U, I have a Baikal IZH-27 20 ga, basically the same gun as the SPR310. Several thousand rounds with no problems. They aren't always the best looking but they are as tough as they come mechanically. Be patient and you might find a really good looking one as well.
JMHO - Stoegers seem cruder than Baikals to my eyes but most people I know who own them say they hold up well and at least in my area they are cheaper than the Baikals. For my money most Turkish makes still seem a little hit and miss qualitywise. However - If I was near an Academy Sports I would make a point of checking out the Yildiz. While it is another Turkish made gun, the reviews I've seen (and there have been many) at shotgunworld are consistently positive. YMMV
Native_omnivore
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another S/R review..
Purchased one about 6 months ago. It is in route to the "Service Department" of Maverick Arms for the second time.
I reeeally like it's feel and performance in the field and on the range. BUT...after approximately 2500-3000 rounds at the range, the upper fireing pin failed.(broke) Shipped it back to "Maverick" firearms, they supposedly replaced 'both' pins. After only another 2500 rounds, the lower pin failed.
A phone call to Mossberg (Maverick Arms) and they have offered to send a "drop ship" tag, so I don't have to pay freight again, and promised a "one day" turn around in their facility. Also said that "KHAN", the Turkish manufacturer, had "totally redesigned" the fireing pins.
They are performing all repairs under the warranty, but I'm not sure that that compensates for the shoddy manufacturing. They have already informed me that they will not refund my purchase price, nor replace the gun.No matter how 'dissatisfied' I am.
Purchased one about 6 months ago. It is in route to the "Service Department" of Maverick Arms for the second time.
I reeeally like it's feel and performance in the field and on the range. BUT...after approximately 2500-3000 rounds at the range, the upper fireing pin failed.(broke) Shipped it back to "Maverick" firearms, they supposedly replaced 'both' pins. After only another 2500 rounds, the lower pin failed.
A phone call to Mossberg (Maverick Arms) and they have offered to send a "drop ship" tag, so I don't have to pay freight again, and promised a "one day" turn around in their facility. Also said that "KHAN", the Turkish manufacturer, had "totally redesigned" the fireing pins.
They are performing all repairs under the warranty, but I'm not sure that that compensates for the shoddy manufacturing. They have already informed me that they will not refund my purchase price, nor replace the gun.No matter how 'dissatisfied' I am.
Hate to continue this thread but I need to know a couple of things about the SR
My wife bought me one for Christmas, got it a little early to go pheasent hunting in North Dakota. The gun worked fine and it feels pretty good. It was also accurate.
I am not having any dent issues or firing pin issues but am concerned that it takes quite a bit of effort to open the breech. The barrels seem tight in the receiver. When I slide the lever to release and break the gun open I have to shake the barrel to get it to open and then finish opening it all the way by hand. Its also very tight to close and is annoying. I know its not the quality of a Citori but I would think it should crack open a little easier than it does.
As far as accuracy and feel I have no complaints. It is however getting old fighting to get it open to reload. Please note that this is not a catch issue but a tight fit of barrel assembly to receiver...
My wife bought me one for Christmas, got it a little early to go pheasent hunting in North Dakota. The gun worked fine and it feels pretty good. It was also accurate.
I am not having any dent issues or firing pin issues but am concerned that it takes quite a bit of effort to open the breech. The barrels seem tight in the receiver. When I slide the lever to release and break the gun open I have to shake the barrel to get it to open and then finish opening it all the way by hand. Its also very tight to close and is annoying. I know its not the quality of a Citori but I would think it should crack open a little easier than it does.
As far as accuracy and feel I have no complaints. It is however getting old fighting to get it open to reload. Please note that this is not a catch issue but a tight fit of barrel assembly to receiver...
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