Are you looking at 12, 20, or 28 ga ?

Will he end up shooting more trap or skeet or sporting clays?

Would you be interested in a good used Browning?

Let me know and I'll check on Browning availability. What specific models of Caesar Guerini and Beretta? I'll get a qualified opinion on those as well.

Good questions!


Skeet and trap... since the range here offers both - but mostly skeet.


I'd like him to shoot 28 because then I only need to stock cases of that -- but he's a macho man and will want to shoot 12 gauge.

Funny thing about kids.... I shot 19 of 25 with my 28.... he put down 17 of 25 with his 12... I'm throwing about a 1/3 of the lead he is down range... but he still doesn't get that his Daddy is a better shot than he is by virtue of accuracy.


Caesar Guerini -- I like the Maxum Sporting -- 30"


After looking over the wood quality and fit and finish of the higher end Berettas --- I don't think I could own one. The craftsmanship just isn't there.

They have a Browning Superposed at Silver Creek that would make a nice "mate" to mine...


http://store.silver-creek.com/Browni...n-p/lel-20.htm


Originally I was just looking to get him a Browning Citori.... But the more I think about it -- I'd rather shoot heirloom quality guns over just ordinary stuff.

Sieg ---


This is the other Caesar Guerini I am interested in:



http://www.gueriniusa.com/gun_models...t_Impact.shtml

I believe this is the gun available but with case hardened receiver and upgraded oil finished lumber. Not sure on adjustable comb stock or rib options.

http://www.gueriniusa.com/gun_models...ent_popup1.jpg

This receiver without the gold.
http://www.gueriniusa.com/gun_models...Ltd_popup1.jpg

I would consider their DTS trigger system valuable due to the length of pull adjustment which is standard on the Summit Ascent model.

http://www.gueriniusa.com/gun_models...mit_Ascent.pdf

More info in a couple days..........

Hey Sieg -- thanks for the input and the call the other day!

I ended up driving to Boise - a gun shop there - Boise Gun Company... it was only a 5 hour round trip and I had nothing better to do. They are Caesar Guerini dealers -- and get this -- the owner told me they had 6200 guns IN STOCK!! Trust me -- this is one heck of a gun shop. I've never been in one that was so packed -- with guns AND customers! WOW!

Anyway -- he had a CG Challenger Impact 12 ga in stock --- it's an absolutely beautiful shotgun -- heirloom quality stuff -- so I bought that.... AND the coupe d gras..... I casually ask him if he ever gets any Wilson Combat stuff in.... OH YEAH he says with wild looking eyes! I got one last week! Out of 6200 guns he has ONE Wilson Combat in. It is the Professional --- 4" barrel --- .45ACP... all black... and yes, that's mine as well.

Sadly -- they had to send it to Seattle to a FFL dealer because while I have Washington and Utah CC --- that won't get ya a handgun in EyedeeHo. I'm dying to shoot this bad boy!

Late to the show here.........the rib on that Challenger is going to be a little tall for you isn't it? :underchair:

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prem.../128333-08.jpg

When you're passing through we should take a "range break" at the Baron's Den on I-5.

http://www.thebaronsden.com/

I'm envious of that Wilson Combat! Never shot one, but have always wanted to see if they live up to the hype. Hope you'll share a review once you get a chance to put a few rounds through it.

Congrats

Some day I will have a Wilson Combat myself. Have a Les Baer PII and a SA Trophy Match, both nice 1911's that make me look good at the range. Personal protection is a Glock 19 and a Mossberg 12 gauge.

Geez, I better watch what I say...

Ditto on both.. you're a big dude so I am kinda surprised the G19 fits your hand unless you have a mag extender?

Hopefully you have an "assault" rifle too as backup. :lol: