What do you think?
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Topic: What do you think?
Posted By: Wing master
Subject: What do you think?
Date Posted: 07 October 2003 at 16:52
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I won a barretta 391 semi auto at the Friends of the NRA banquet last spring. I havnt even put it together yet. I am having a hard time deciding if I should shoot it or not. This is a really nice shot gun. I have seen it at stores anywhere from 800 to 1000 dollars. Also rumor has it that this model has been discontinued. What do you guys think? Shoot it and enjoy it. Or put it up and dont think about it for 20 or 30 years. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
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Posted By: Spot shooter
Date Posted: 08 October 2003 at 00:05
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Wing, 391's a good gun, they can take 2 to 4 boxes to break them in. I don't like the forearm, and I think that matters most - How does it fit you. I pick a spot on the way, close my eyes and shoulder the gun. If it's on nearly all the time, It's passed the first test. How does it shoulder, balance, and fit ya? Spot |
Posted By: The_Mountaineer
Date Posted: 08 October 2003 at 03:08
| If it's a gun that you wouldn't buy even if $$$ wasn't a concern I'd trade it off or put it in storage. If it is go ahead and use it. If unsure, I'd see how it fit like spot shooter suggested and then go from there. |
Posted By: Rob1
Date Posted: 08 October 2003 at 12:25
| Congrats on the win. I'd shoot or trade it off if you want something else. |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 08 October 2003 at 16:22
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I dont know how it fits because I have not even put the barrel on it yet. Ill try that and see. I have only got rid of 2 guns in my life. I have been kicking myself ever since. I dont think I should trade this one because I know I will regret it some day. I have always thought I would like to have something new that was 30 or more years old. When they came out with the 30'th anniversary Camaro I thought If I only had that much money to burn I would put one in the garage for a minimum of thirty years. Tough decision. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: CB900F
Date Posted: 25 October 2003 at 14:22
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Wing; Keep da gun. 900F ------------- Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!! |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 27 October 2003 at 08:13
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I think you are right CB. Unless a nice auto-5 sweet 16 shows up somewhere..... Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 29 October 2003 at 07:15
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Trade it on something your want and will use. You could even trade it on a 30 year old or older classic. You should be able to get a Winchester model 12 in 16 guage perfect for less than the $1000 you mentioned. Maybe a Browning reproduction of the classic Model 12 in 20 guage! When guns are unloved and unused they rust out of spite. BEAR |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 29 October 2003 at 17:06
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OOO, yea. Winchester model 12. Ok maybe a trade wouldnt be so bad. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: CB900F
Date Posted: 30 October 2003 at 14:20
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Wing; Up here in the G.F. Mt. area, a model 12 can be found for around $400.00. These are working guns, not safe queens in NIB condition. 900F ------------- Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!! |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 30 October 2003 at 16:43
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As you probably know CB, I dont live in a shot gun friendly part of the country. When you find them they are usually reasonably priced. But their are not very many on the used racks. Casper is the same way. I bought 2 Wing masters in really good shape from Dean's in Casper for $120 each. Have you seen any A-5 Sweet 16's lately? How much were they? Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: CB900F
Date Posted: 02 November 2003 at 04:31
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Wing; Haven't seen any A-5's, but then I haven't been looking either. I know that they have a loyal following, but I'm not one of the followers. However, I'll start keeping an eye out for one. 900F ------------- Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 02 November 2003 at 05:29
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Wingmaster, I'd still go for the Model 12 'cause I'm a pump guy. but checkout the condition in the pictures of this A-5 lightweight 12. Seems like $600 well spent. **********************************************************
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Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 02 November 2003 at 17:42
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That looks like a really nice one. I see alot of light twelve's but very few Sweet sixteen's. I wonder how the prices compare? Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |