1886 Pedersoli or Miroku?

[sisyphus]

I am surprised you like your Chiappa 1892s so much, when they were introduced to the American market quite a few years ago they were routinely panned by all the Cowboy shooters. Perhaps quality has risen since.

reading forum posts before purchasing the first one, I ran into two things: several mentions of Chiappa quality issues, all from old forum threads, 2012 or earlier. Lots of positive feedback from owners who purchased their Chiappas in the last 5 or so years. It mad me feel ok about buying one, and I liked it so much I went and bought a second.

 

[SwampWolf]

I'm not finding the idea that Jap-made firearms are verboten just because the Japanese populace can't have them very persuasive or logical. With that mind-set, I suppose British-made Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and Rigby and Westley Richards firearms are off the table too. Like what Driftwood Johnson said, "...What the heck does that have to do with anything?" and what CraigC said, "...I really don't care about who it is that makes them and wouldn't deny myself the pleasure of owning them, based on such arbitrary reasons. Japanese gun rights are for the Japanese people to worry about."

I hunt with my Model 1886 rifle so I wanted it as light in weight as practical and I wanted it drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. I have no experience with Pedersoli firearms but I've found guns made by Miroku for American manufacturers to be exquisite in terms of finish and workmanship. My Winchester (Miroku) Model 1886 "Extra Lightweight" replica is perfect for the heavy cover I typically hunt in. It weighs 7.25 pounds and has a 22" long barrel. I installed a Williams "FoolProof" receiver sight and sling swivel bases on it.

Oddly, in my case, as much of an otherwise "traditionalist" in terms of appearance that I am, I'm not offended by the looks and/or function of the tang safety or the rebounding hammer.

 

[dieselchief]

it is a discussion board. not all of my opinions should be yours and vice a versa.