Which DBBL?

[grewal]

Amit, no Im yet to buy one! Actually still deciding on the barrel length & manufacturer.

Can you give some more inputs

with so many suggestions already poured in you can write a Theseus on "Gun Buying Tips"

[.32]

with so many suggestions already poured in you can write a Theseus on "Gun Buying Tips"

No, still a long way to go!

Btw, checked Guns in your town today. Visco is the preferred choice of dealers.

Also saw a Khurmi manufactured Gun.

Shaktiman was another one available there.


How good are 22/24" barrel guns with conventional butts?

[Sakobav]

.32

Grewal has a point but dont rush into a decision..check the following from amit357

Re: made in india over/under

Postby Amit357 » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:18 am
Hi Msandhu the Mehar Singh you are talking about,please check the year of make,if its early 90s to 2001,hold on to it,old man Mehar Singh God bless him wherever he is had made these guns in EN 9 Steel which he had imported from Czech,in the late 80s,these were mainly s X s,but i have seen a cpl of O/Us in this,the guns must be 25 years old but their ejectors are still so crisp and everthing works perfectly.He had a passion for making guns,sadly the same didnt continue.

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[jaz]

hi grewal ji,
I think .32 paa ji should go straight forward and buy 26" modern o/u that's best option for Mr.32. ( this is my conclusion of thesis). Rest all of you my seniors are there for more valuable inuts.

regards.
jaz

[mannvikram]

i was going to say 28' though,

[ravineet]

Any idea where are Modern OU available and for how much?

[.32]

NGrewal, so should look out for an over-under now!
Modern is retailing ~ 28K. The gun is pretty heavy though.

The main emphasis now is in selecting the correct barrel length.
Choice varies from 22" to 26", nothing more.


Jaz, I've also liked the over-under but as I said found the gun a little too heavy. Specially comparing to Visco!


Folks, first things first, help me selecting the best barrel size.
Choice is amongst 22, 24 & 26".

Keep in mind, the Gun should be carry friendly(Car) & have good range.

[TwoRivers]

Why worry about range when the gun is going to be used for self defense? There is no difference in "range" between 20",22", 24", 26", or 28" shotgun barrels. The larger the shot, the longer the range. A longer barrel gives you better "follow through" and thus makes it easier to hit a small moving target at longer range; but you won't be shooting flying birds. A shorter barrel is a bit quicker for a snap shot at closer range. So decide what you need more, and go for it. Cheers.

[.32]

Thanks, it shall be serving a dual purpose, self-defense + some bird shooting.

Choice is limited between 3 barrel sizes - 22", 24" & 26".

Btw, is it unanimous that a short butt be avoided?

[winnie_the_pooh]

.32

This is getting a bit tedious.You have all the information that you need.

One question,"Do you even have a license?"

[sa_ali]

.32

This is getting a bit tedious.You have all the information that you need.

One question,"Do you even have a license?"

Birds out of question with Hockey Stick.

arnt u trying to extract too many things from 1 poor shot gun

[Risala]

.32

This is getting a bit tedious.You have all the information that you need.

One question,"Do you even have a license?"

....why is he looking for a shotty when he already owns one....or claims to own one

http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... 655#p70655

[grewal]

I am sure he has a license .
His curiosity is but obvious .
Every one is reluctant in the beginning .
So don't worry 32 .
We are there to help you

-- Fri Mar 26, 2010 15:16 --

Prabhdeep Singh Grewal

[hamiclar01]

Jaz, I've also liked the over-under but as I said found the gun a little too heavy. Specially comparing to Visco!


Folks, first things first, help me selecting the best barrel size.
Choice is amongst 22, 24 & 26".

Keep in mind, the Gun should be carry friendly(Car) & have good range.

I'm afraid you yourself will have to decide your barrel length....

Mount a gun, swing it. Then mount it and follow the edge of the ceiling. Mount it and aim at a point on the wall in front. Do this quickly, then slowly. See how you feel. Barrel length determines swing, and is in turn based on your height and arm length. To be honest, nobody here can suggest your ideal barrel till we see you mount and shoot.

That said, I shoot both 32" and 28", and manage well with both, though find the 28" faster to mount, while the longer 32" pulverises clays. Personally, unless you are sub 5 feet tall, or intend to shoot skeet, 28"-30" is a perfect compromise between ease and pointability. Why I have a 32" is a long story, complicated by the fact that it is my favourite gun.

The single most important thing is to be familiar with whatever you buy, such that mounting and shooting becomes reflexive.

Any bog standard shotgun can be carried broken down in a case. Luparas to carry in trouser legs are banned by law in most countries.

All shotguns have almost the same range. I would have suggested multi choke if you want versatility, but cannot think of any Indian version.

There is no single key to fit all.

[.32]

One question,"Do you even have a license?"

Do you think Im an idiot running a thread & returning to it every now & then!

Or do you want me to scan it for you!

-- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:44 am --

Birds out of question with Hockey Stick.
arnt u trying to extract too many things from 1 poor shot gun

Yeah pretty much, that means one can't point & shoot the hockey butt!

Im spending the buck, if I can manage to get the best of both the Worlds, why not!

-- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:46 am --

@ Sanjay, had one earlier but sold when I was a teen-ager.
Why does it bother you, I guess this is your 1st reply to the thread, hope you could have added something useful.

-- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:49 am --

I am sure he has a license .
We are there to help you

Many thanks for that, your replies have been extremely helpful & knowledgeble.

Actually Guns are a one time buy, latter on changing or swapping is a tedious process. I thought its better to research well & get the right thing.

-- Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:00 am --

Mount a gun, swing it. Then mount it and follow the edge of the ceiling. Mount it and aim at a point on the wall in front.
The single most important thing is to be familiar with whatever you buy, such that mounting and shooting becomes reflexive.
All shotguns have almost the same range. I would have suggested multi choke if you want versatility, but cannot think of any Indian version.
There is no single key to fit all.

Will try the mount & point technique.

After I have the Gun, constant usage will make things familiar. Obviously its no rocket science!

Regarding the range, are you sure all barrel lenghts have the same range? If yes, then it shall help me in deciding.

That's right, there's no single key but one could find a key that fits most locks!

A question though, if a Hockey butt is pointed at shoulder level & fired, can the recoil hit the face of the shooter?


OT: I've asked a genunine query, am an inquisitive person, why the question asking is snubbed like a teachers do?
Isn't the main aim of the Community to share knowledge?
Those who are not interested in answering or find this useless, please resist posting on this thread.

I would like to thank all the IFG'ians who have helped me so far on this topic & the numerous other threads I read elsewhere in the forum.