You could have a good used Citori for just a couple hundred more.

 

You could have a good used Citori for just a couple hundred more.

:lol3: :lol3:

You beat me to it!

AT go with the nothing option. :clapping:

I have cheap O/U Biakal. I use it every once in a while. I have never had a problem with the selector. B ut double triggers would be bad ass!

 

You could have a good used Citori for just a couple hundred more.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I've waited 42 years, I suppose a couple more won't matter! What about the triggers, for you o/u guys- is it just because I'm not used to it, or are double triggers quicker? Sure seems like it to me- my old Fox sxs has doubles, and is much quicker than a pump or o/u I've shot with selectors.

 

Given a choice with everything else I wanted in the SxS or O/U I do like double triggers BUT...they are a bitch with gloves on.

 

Given a choice with everything else I wanted in the SxS or O/U I do like double triggers BUT...they are a bitch with gloves on.

Good point. Normally I only hunt my sxs during rabbit, and don't wear gloves (the walking keeps me warm). When ducking , I usually wear thin brown jersey gloves- might be a good idea to go out in the yard and pull the triggers a few times with the gloves on. Never thought about that. While browsing around, I saw a lever action 12 guage, and thought that would be quite unique in the duck marsh!

 

I'd look at a condor and 2 carlson's tubes for 450 before the CZ for 5. I have a few double trigger guns, I much prefer a single. I also use 2 of the exact same tubes in the top and bottom, so a selector wouldn't matter.

 

I shoot a Stevens model 512 Goldwing. $550. Great gun in my opinion. They are made in Turkey, come with all the chokes.
Single trigger, selector and lifters, not ejectors. Check them out before you make a decision. I use one in .28 for upland, love it.
If this is to be a duck gun, let me say this. I bought a Ruger Red Label, all camo for a duck gun. For me an O/U is a pain in the butt in a blind with tight quarters when reloading. Auto loaders/pumps make life much easier.

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

Don- doesn't the selector slow you down? I suppose you may get used to it, just seems like I'm much faster with two triggers. Like you, I plan on having both bbls choked the same.

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

Don- doesn't the selector slow you down? I suppose you may get used to it, just seems like I'm much faster with two triggers. Like you, I plan on having both bbls choked the same.

Dumb question.

Why would the selectors slow you down :huh: The gun cycles to the next barrel each time the trigger is pulled. If you choke both the same the selector is worthless anyway.

Did I miss something in the OP?

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

Don- doesn't the selector slow you down? I suppose you may get used to it, just seems like I'm much faster with two triggers. Like you, I plan on having both bbls choked the same.

Dumb question.

Why would the selectors slow you down :huh: The gun cycles to the next barrel each time the trigger is pulled. If you choke both the same the selector is worthless anyway.

Did I miss something in the OP?

You don't have to thumb the selector after firing your bottom barrel to the top.

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

In a really tight blind maybe. But I find it an easy work-around and SWITCHING shells is a LOT easier. Not sure if you switch out or not in your hunting. I'm pulling up on birds after I switch - my Benelli buddy is checking to make sure he has all his fingers and picking shells up off the floor.

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

In a really tight blind maybe. But I find it an easy work-around and SWITCHING shells is a LOT easier. Not sure if you switch out or not in your hunting. I'm pulling up on birds after I switch - my Benelli buddy is checking to make sure he has all his fingers and picking shells up off the floor.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

Don- doesn't the selector slow you down? I suppose you may get used to it, just seems like I'm much faster with two triggers. Like you, I plan on having both bbls choked the same.

Dumb question.

Why would the selectors slow you down :huh: The gun cycles to the next barrel each time the trigger is pulled. If you choke both the same the selector is worthless anyway.

Did I miss something in the OP?

The only ones I've ever shot have been full/mod, and full/IC, so I was switching. It was painfully slow for me, compared to a pump. If I ever did shoot different chokes, I would rather have 2 triggers. Just me, though.

 

The only ones I've ever shot have been full/mod, and full/IC, so I was switching. It was painfully slow for me, compared to a pump. If I ever did shoot different chokes, I would rather have 2 triggers. Just me, though.

I'll comment again mostly cause ALL I shoot anymore is an O/U.

I choke IMP/MOD 90% of the time. I might go Mod/Mod (Steel) in late goose season.

Using IMP/MOD I tend to believe my first bird wants a wider open spread being closer and the second bird might need a tighter pattern because it will 'likely' be on the reaction and maneuvering away.

May also stack a #3 (IMP) and #2 (MOD). I certainly stack a 6/5 pheasant hunting wild birds.

About the ONLY time I find myself 'selecting' barrels is being stacked 2 & BB and I switch to the BB on a goose.

 

Never thought about reloading. That may be a pain. Only ever done it in a layout blind, but I can see how a staionary blind might be a pain.

Don- doesn't the selector slow you down? I suppose you may get used to it, just seems like I'm much faster with two triggers. Like you, I plan on having both bbls choked the same.

Dumb question.

Why would the selectors slow you down :huh: The gun cycles to the next barrel each time the trigger is pulled. If you choke both the same the selector is worthless anyway.

Did I miss something in the OP?

The only ones I've ever shot have been full/mod, and full/IC, so I was switching. It was painfully slow for me, compared to a pump. If I ever did shoot different chokes, I would rather have 2 triggers. Just me, though.

That's what I missed.

 

Not your fault- I didn't post it. The consensus seems to be that the double triggers don't matter near as much as i thought. Which is good, since it opens up a whole lot more possibilities.

 

My cheap ass Biakal, which I actually like a lot, came with a set of tubes. I think it cost $350 or so.

I always thought it more valuable to have #4 in the first and a #2 in the second. Also, as stated easy to break open and switch into geese loads.

 

You can usually pick up a used Franchi in good shape for around $600-$700.
Great guns for the money.

Search gunbroker for "Alcione".

CZ and Dehaan are perfectly good rigs too.

 

You could have a good used Citori for just a couple hundred more.

:lol3: :hammer:

 

Most selectors, like on my fixed choke franchi falconets, are a push up to the right or up to the left. Its like shifting into 3rd or 5th out of 4th gear. It flows either way, you just have to chose the gear. Most times, if you do want to switch, you have time to slide the selector over well before hand. The gun fires the 2nd shot without any other motions, just another squeeze. I rarely use it because it switches from the more open choke to the tighter one, leaving your second shot more open on animals that are likely only getting further away.

I also agree with extractors, not ejectors. Damn ejectors on my Franchi's pop shells 10 feet over my shoulder and behind me. That sucks for clean up time.

 

Most selectors, like on my fixed choke franchi falconets, are a push up to the right or up to the left. Its like shifting into 3rd or 5th out of 4th gear. It flows either way, you just have to chose the gear. Most times, if you do want to switch, you have time to slide the selector over well before hand. The gun fires the 2nd shot without any other motions, just another squeeze. I rarely use it because it switches from the more open choke to the tighter one, leaving your second shot more open on animals that are likely only getting further away.

I also agree with extractors, not ejectors. Damn ejectors on my Franchi's pop shells 10 feet over my shoulder and behind me. That sucks for clean up time.

Mine eject - I pop 'em right into my left hand, hell...you can aim at a pile if your want.