Foriegn Shotguns Any Feedback

[hunter]

I looked at a couple of Stoeger doble barrel shotguns. Then another store had the Baikal doubles plus they still make a combo shotgun rifle over under like the old Savage model 24. The cost was between $400 and $600 at the store. There were some cheaper on line but there would be shipping and FFL fees. Now most of the bargain double barrel shotguns from Remington and Ithaca and CZ are coming from these countries plus Turkey. Does anyone own any of these? Any comments? Buy or keep saving?

[Doewhacker]

I just bought a Stoeger o/u a couple weeks ago, I like and it was cheap ($300 used). The biggest difference is going to be fit, finish, weight and last but not least cost. I handled a few real nice costly guns at a friends, yes they felt better but they also cost way more than a Stoeger.

[Doewhacker]

To add to my last post, check the want ad's, you may find a deal there.

[Early]

I would prefer to always buy American. That said, I do have three foreigh made shotguns, all .410's: a Stoeger coach gun...a Brazilian SxS...and a Huglu O/U. I have had great success with all of them. Have had offers in the field to buy the SxS for more than 4x what I paid for it. No deal....I won't part with it!

[Pygmy]

If you find any Ithaca SKBs ( made in Japan) they are very high quality and often a good price...

The CZs are excellent quality also..

[jusputtn]

I have had a 12 gu CZ Bobwhite (English stock, side x side, double trigger, extractors) for a couple of years. I like it a lot. It's functioned just fine. The action was very stiff when new, it's slowly loosened up a little.

My understanding is that Benelli is the parent company of Stoeger and Franchi.

[132 eight pointer]

I have a Remington spr 453 12 ga. which is actually a Baikal shotgun made in Russia.It is built to last,I have no complaints so far after 1/12 yrs.It is semi-auto up to 3 1/2 inch shells, came with 4 chokes and factory camo, cost me about $300.

[hunter]

Thanks for the input. I guess I'll pick one.

[hunter]

Well I bought a used Stoeger from another member and it's a beaut. Can't wait to try it out.

[Doewhacker]

Well I bought a used Stoeger from another member and it's a beaut. Can't wait to try it out.

Congrats! If its the one that was in the adds here you got a good deal.

[hunter]

It was and I agree. BTW somebody better grab the H&R on this site before I do and I don't need it, but it's a steal for that price.

[Grouse]

I have a CZ 28 gauge SXS that is a beautiful shotgun. CZ makes an excellent quality gun.

[hunter]

Grouse, I'm hoping that the new o/u will keep me happy for a little while but I will definitely look into the CZ for a SXS.

TY for the advice