berreta semi auto

[lurchers 2,754]

i have been thinking of getting an hatsan escort but ive just been offered a berreta semi auto for £250,is this worth it or should i go with the escort still many thanks.

[rizla1 122]

what model is it mate

[lurchers 2,754]

i think he might of said something like 310 but im not sure.

[rizla1 122]

do you mean 301 if so £250 sounds resonable if in good working order, berettas much better quality that the hatson,

[clint 45]

Any Italian gun is better than Turk 301 bomb proof, last forever.Russian also very strong - bakial

Edited October 10, 2010 by clint

[lurchers 2,754]

im new to the shotgun game so dont no whats good and what will last but the escort comes with a 3yr warrenty so i thought they must be good to offer that.but some say berreta are good to.what will last me yrs if yous can help,cheers

[matt_hooks 188]

Looked after properly, they'll all last years. The berettas I've heard very good things!

[Mastiff 7]

I'm no expert but the Italians seem to do two things well...

 

Food and shotguns.

[stubby 175]

beretta I would Imagine are the better of the two, saying that, I own a hatsan, its a catch 22 really, as if your new to shotguns, the hatsan bought new from a shop, will not only give you peace of mind with the warrenty, but also as a customer, you'll be able to ask the shop 101 questions as if its a decent shop, you'll be a valued customer, will you get any aftercare with the beretta doubtful, unless its a shooting buddy

[dave1372 83]

I would say give the Beretta a go for £250. Worse case scenarion with a name like Beretta you can always sell it easily if you are not happy and most likley you will not lose any money. :thumbs:

 

 

[clint 45]

When come to semi-auto Italian or Russian Bakail. You no regret.

[activeviii 8]

Beretta have been around for years and have stood the test of time. hatsun have to offer the 3 year or no one would buy them. i dont know anyone with one that hasnt had a problem or two with theirs.

 

buy the Beretta and if no good then sell it on for the same, if not more, than you paid for it.

 

 

Phil

[lurchers 2,754]

i no with the hatsan they had teething probs with them jamming but that is suposed to be sorted now,but i thought if they can offer a 3yr warrenty they must be decient to offer that or they would lose out surely.i can have the cammo escort for £350 from the shop.but with the beretta its sold as seen,plus i wouldnt say it looks like new.

[andyf 144]

Go with the Berreta, I have a 1980's vintage 303 with a 26" mutichoke barrel, I've owned it for about 10 years and shot

1,000's through it, it's never misfired and is light recoiling even with Magnum shells.

A couple of people I know have Hatsans, their ok and are just about a copy of the Berreta anyway i.e. my shooting buddy has

an unrestricted (FAC) Berreta Extrema and he has a Hatsan extension mag tube on it as it was about 1/3r'd the price of the

genuine Berreta part, but I have seen a broken spring, also the quality is just not a good as the Berreta.

Just give the Berreta a good 'look at' the wood should be good nick, the metalwork blueing not worn or rusty, and all the screw

slots should be un-marred.