Over Under Trap Shotgun Advice Please

[Mark8252]

I would like to ask all of you what you think is the best affordable over under shotgun for trap purposes? I usually buy all my firearms in used but very good condition to help offset the cost involved. Plain and functional is what I am looking for. Currently I am using a Remington Model 1100 trap version and would like to try an over under style shotgun.
Advice is most welcome
Thank you.

 

[MacPelto]

I love my Ithaca/SKB for skeet, and I know they made a trap model. They don't seem to hold as much resale value as many of the 'Big B' names, but it's a wonderful gun that can be found used in the price range of the combloc guns. It is waaay more gun than the russkies, though.

 

[Red Label]

I have a Ruger Red Label that I use for skeet and sporting clays. It works very well for me in that area but I still prefer my old Winchester M12 for trap. The Rugers aren't as cheap as some of the newer Russian imports and for some reason have gotten a bad rap on the internet, which I do not understand, because mine has been completely trouble free and fits me like a glove. This is just my 2 cents worth. If there is a club near you most guys will let you borrow a gun to try. Then you can see which one works best for you. You may however find the people with the "B" guns will not leave you alone and tell you that anything less is just not socially acceptable. Ignore them. If you find that a Verona or a Stoeger works for you, buy it!

 

[45auto]

Beretta or Browning would be a good bet. Buying used will save you a lot of money. There are lot's of them around and it's hard to really "beat" them up unless someone "fooled" with the bbls, etc.

Either one is good, just look around, try some if you can, and decide which one you like better.

Good Luck

 

[Smoke]

Gotta go with 45 on this one, although saving "lots" of money is questionable. These things hold resale value pretty well.

I bought a Browning Citori and am very pleased with it. Ended up buying its little brother in 20ga.

Beretta's I have handled seemed like good guns as well. I've admired the Rugers but never had a chance to shoot one.

Fit should determine which one you buy more than brand name or price.

Smoke

 

[rust collector]

I love the Berettas, but my 686 onyx wasn't working very well for me on clays and I got tired of being whacked in the face. Don't care much for the glossy Browning treatment, but my Citori special sporting seems to mash the birds better and my face less, so it's what I shoot now.

Try lots of em before you buy. If it fits and you're comfortable with it, don't be dazzled by the cosmetics. All it has to do is work. Although the Khans and others look appealing, I have to wonder if the parts will be around years from now.