Recent content by RalphJ

I have also been looking for a an O/U. I'm an older guy, but new at the sport. I also like the look and feel of the gun. Some old timers at the Sporting Clays course where I shoot advised me to stay away from the Cynergy. I'm still not sure whether thats just old "old school" or if there is...

I really don't think how others do should matter to you at this time as long as you enjoyed the experience. I'm really new at this too but I don't think that finding out how others did their first time is any indication of how good you did. My first time I was about 38%, two months later I'm...

I keep reading that the longer, 30" or 32", barrels are better for the clay sports. But it seems to me that a 32" over/under has an overall length of either a 28" or 30" semiautomatic. I assume that the barrel length is really not that important. Isn't the overall length the important...

I was reading the entertaining Old School/New School thread and Dave impartially mentioned the Benellis as "new school". What do experienced people (I lean towards old school) think bout the merits of the "Inertial System"? I know the usual answer is that inertials kick more, are simpler, and...

Once again, thanks to everyone who offered an opinion. I appreciate your response. The Berettas seem to be highly recommended. Does anyone know anything about the Beretta White Onyx Black Matte. I haven't seen it on Beretta's website. A local gun shop is selling it for $1200. It has very...

Old School - Investing in America New School - Bailing out America

My family has really gotten into recreational clay shooting activities. We are now shopping for a 12 guage O/U in the $1.2K-$1.8K range. We would like to purchase a sporting model in either a 28" or, more likely, 30" model. Obviously, the ultimate decision will be based on personal...

Thanks everyone. Both models were in "as new" condition. I think I will hold out and at least try shooting a 30" or 32" barrel. The dealership had a White Onyx Sporting in a 30" barrel, but they also wanted $1,900 for it which didn't represent as good a value. Fred, I'm sorry to hear of your...

My son and I recently began shooting sporting clays and we bought an inexpensive O/U. I'm looking to buy another O/U. I have been searching my local gun shops. I recently visited one store that had a Browning Citori Grade 3 and a Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon 2. Both guns were used but appeared...

My son and I bought a 12 guage Condor a couple of weeks ago. Our thumb lever is also aligned to the right. We put over 300 rounds through it last Friday and Saturday at a sporting clays course. We shared the gun so our shots probably came in closer sequence. We had no problems. At times our...

Again, thanks everyone. We switched gears a little and bought a Stoeger Condor. We found a great price at Dick's, $280. My son and I both like the aesthetics of the O/U. We thought it might be more appropriate for Skeet, Sporting Clays, etc.

Thanks everyone. I'll let you know which gun we buy.

My first post ... and I'd like to thank many of you for teaching me a lot. My 18 year old son and I would like to buy our first shotgun. Initially, it will be used primarily for skeet shooting. Hopefully, it will not have to serve much of a role in home defense. We are primarily...