Shwmae (hello) from me 👍

[John Griff]

New Welsh member saying hello to all.

Been shooting a few months, majority of sporting clays, hoping to get my SGC this month and looking forward to the minefield of buying my first gun. I live in the Bridgend area and hoping to learn more about this sport and enjoy what’s turning into a brilliant interest.

looking forward to getting to know you and the forum, and some good advice on which gun to start with and how to improve!

Best wishes.

john.

 

[No Bunny]

Hello John and welcome.  

 

[westley]

New Welsh member saying hello to all.

Been shooting a few months, majority of sporting clays, hoping to get my SGC this month and looking forward to the minefield of buying my first gun. I live in the Bridgend area and hoping to learn more about this sport and enjoy what’s turning into a brilliant interest.

looking forward to getting to know you and the forum, and some good advice on which gun to start with and how to improve!

Best wishes.

john.

Hello and welcome  !  

If you think buying your first gun is a minefield, WAIT until you ask on here  !      :fie:

 

[John Griff]

Cheers No Bunny and westley! 

As for a gun, I’ll be bold and say I’ve got my eye on a Miroku mk70, 30” with beautiful wood (now that’s a combination of words I’d ever thought I’d say ). I’ve heard they’re excellent guns, reliable, long lasting and worth the money?? Any thoughts.........?? (Stands well back and waits to see what happens).

 

[shortlegs]

Shwmea John croeso :hi: to the forum  :thumbsup:   

 

[schmokinn]

Welcome John 

Just buy an MK38 and save thinking about it h34r:

 

[John Griff]

Welcome John 

Just buy an MK38 and save thinking about it h34r:

Cheers schmokinn. 

Quick and obvious question, why the 38 and not the 70?

Ta, John

 

[schmokinn]

Cheers schmokinn. 

Quick and obvious question, why the 38 and not the 70?

Ta, John

Cheaper in most cases and more choice being a more popular gun,could equally be a 3800 if you could find one.

Chances are that within a short period of time you will want to change/upgrade and you will likeley get what you paid for it,any Japanese made Miroku/Browning is a good shout as long as it fits......cue the Beretta crew  :lol:

 

[John Griff]

Cheaper in most cases and more choice being a more popular gun,could equally be a 3800 if you could find one.

Chances are that within a short period of time you will want to change/upgrade and you will likeley get what you paid for it,any Japanese made Miroku/Browning is a good shout as long as it fits......cue the Beretta crew  :lol:

Thanks for the info. I’ve used a mk70 which is for sale, it’s 2003 I think, coded as MX on the serial number. It looks to be in very good condition, no obvious dents, dings, wood damage etc, comes with 5 chokes. Private sale the guy won’t take less than £1200. Very detailed wood, looks more patterned than other grade 1’s I’ve seen. Is that too much to pay? Instructor I’ve been too says it fits me well (he’s not the seller BTW).

or I could go and buy a Yildiz or ATA for far less brand new?  

If this is anything like golf clubs all hell could break loose over what’s best (even though the vast majority all use basically the same materials?).

cheers

john.

 

[schmokinn]

Thanks for the info. I’ve used a mk70 which is for sale, it’s 2003 I think, coded as MX on the serial number. It looks to be in very good condition, no obvious dents, dings, wood damage etc, comes with 5 chokes. Private sale the guy won’t take less than £1200. Very detailed wood, looks more patterned than other grade 1’s I’ve seen. Is that too much to pay? Instructor I’ve been too says it fits me well (he’s not the seller BTW).

or I could go and buy a Yildiz or ATA for far less brand new?  

If this is anything like golf clubs all hell could break loose over what’s best (even though the vast majority all use basically the same materials?).

cheers

john.

To rich on guntrader from 750 and i don't know how far these are from you https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/miroku/over-under/12-gauge/mk-70-grade-1-170802151616012 but that is a new one for £1275 being as most will be the standard fit i would be going with that if its what you want

 

[John Griff]

To rich on guntrader from 750 and i don't know how far these are from you https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/miroku/over-under/12-gauge/mk-70-grade-1-170802151616012 but that is a knew one for £1275 being as most will be the standard fit i would be going with that if its what you want

Wow, cheers for that. It’s about an hour and a half drive away. . Well worth looking at them for new. Thanks again, can’t fault you sir.

 

[schmokinn]

Wow, cheers for that. It’s about an hour and a half drive away. . Well worth looking at them for new. Thanks again, can’t fault you sir.

I would make sure you ring first as sometimes places don't clear their adds,there are others around the 1300 mark and cash is still usually king so always try to haggle a bit.

It may not get you a discount off the price but we all need gunslips,shells etc

I think realistically you don't want to pay more than a grand for a mint GR1 maybe you can use this as leverage for the other one...not our fault if he paid over the odds and as a rule you lose the vat 20% the moment you walk out the door.

 

[Les]

Hello John .... welcome to the Forum! 

 

[Martinj]

(answered in another thread)

 

[Stugun4]

Hello

 

[Adam17]

Hello and welcome.