silver pigeon or 525

[kabar 14]

I am about to buy a new 12g and I am considering either the Silver Pigeon or the Browning 525, has any one got any advice to sway me one way or the other?

[mattydski 560]

I am about to buy a new 12g and I am considering either the Silver Pigeon or the Browning 525, has any one got any advice to sway me one way or the other?

 

I have a Silver Pigeon, 28" M/C Field. Good looking gun, handles supperbly. However, after a heavy month of nearly 1000 rounds on Clays and Vermin, started missfiring. Went back to dealer, 48 hrs later was returned as ok, i have only put 500 rds through since, and has been ok.

Great wood, well made, but time will tell with reliability. Not thinking of changing it though.

[kabar 14]

cheers.

[Radders 0]

Just had a look at both in the shop today -2nd hands

I'd have gone for the silver pigeon but it's 28" and I need 30".

The wood on the Browning felt too shiny but the fit for me was much better.

 

I'm now trying to decide between a 2nd hand or getting a new cheaper brand.

 

I will hopefully have my SGC by the CLA game fair time so might try and find a bargain there.

 

P

[kabar 14]

Thanks but impatience got the better of me and I ended up with an 868 e.