Citori-Talk me out of it.

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Ok, I'm a relative newcomer to O/U's and especially brownings. I would like to own an O/U and it would be strictly for hunting. Mostly, used for geese/ducks in the grain fields but perhaps some pheasants too.
I know some buddies swear by Browning when they shoot clays. Seem like solid, well made guns. I wasn't planning to buy soon but, as many may have seen, there is a deal being offerred by one of the dealers here on CGN that seems pretty good.
Please, if you can think of a reason I shouldn't ; reply (or PM me)
 
the only reason I could think of is that you would be getting it wet and muddy in the goose pits or duck blinds.... They usually have nice wood on them, be a shame to beat it up in the blinds, but hey, if it doesn't matter to you, then buy it. They make solid shotguns.
 
I've owned several Citori's. They are solid, well built guns. The only problem I've had were an overly stiff action release lever and some poorly calibrated screw in chokes (tighter than indicated) If the Citori fits you you will get good service out of it. With their underlug locking system, they are NOT low profile guns, and in 12 ga they are not even close to "svelte". But as a waterfowl gun they do good work.
For a dedicated duck/goose gun, I'd suggest you go for the 30" barrel model vs. shorter, and stay away from 3.5" magnums unless you like dislocated shoulders and detached retinas. Those things should not be shot from a anything but an autoloader.
 
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I'd be a poor person to talk anyone out of buying a Citori , I have a barely used (had it out 3 times) 625 sporting in my safe , but it will see lots of use on the range.
 
Things to ask for on the Browning, backbored, ported, 30" barrel and manual thumb safety with barrel selector. I enjoyed the one I had!
 
In my opinion you should look at other guns too. Not necessarily because they are better, but because you get better value for the $ with Beretta, Fabarm etc. Consider that your Browning will cost about the same or maybe more and come in a cardboard box with only the 2 choke tubes. Most other reputable manufascturers will also include a case and complete set of choke tubes.
Also fit is important and you may find other guns fit better without alteration.
 
I have a Browning Superposed Lightning (predesessor to the Citori) in 12 ga. It still works flawlessly and fits nice. I use it for trap and skeet now.
It was new in 1950. Inherited it from Dad. I still have the warranty card.
Brownings don't wear out they wear in.

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If you are only going to use it for hunting, it is far too much gun for that. A 28 inch 12 gauge Remington 870 will do the trick quite adequately.

Browning Citories are designed to shoot thousands of rounds a week. Hunting, you won't shoot a thousand rounds in a life time.

If you want to up the ante a bit, get a Beretta 391. They are lighter, can stand the punishment, and won't punish you with 3 inch magnums.
 
Doug The Canuck said:
If you are only going to use it for hunting, it is far too much gun for that. A 28 inch 12 gauge Remington 870 will do the trick quite adequately.

Browning Citories are designed to shoot thousands of rounds a week. Hunting, you won't shoot a thousand rounds in a life time.

If you want to up the ante a bit, get a Beretta 391. They are lighter, can stand the punishment, and won't punish you with 3 inch magnums.
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I know what you are saying. I really don't want a pump or an auto. (I've got a pump BPS) I want a gun that will last a lifetime or more and looks decent. Not worried a recoil, I'll be using lighter loads much of the time and I'm not really recoil sensitive.
Thanks for all the replies, I've actually just ordered by sending 'SakoAlberta' a PM. Seems like a decent place to deal with too.
 
Doug The Canuck said:
If you are only going to use it for hunting, it is far too much gun for that. A 28 inch 12 gauge Remington 870 will do the trick quite adequately.

Browning Citories are designed to shoot thousands of rounds a week. Hunting, you won't shoot a thousand rounds in a life time.

If you want to up the ante a bit, get a Beretta 391. They are lighter, can stand the punishment, and won't punish you with 3 inch magnums.
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Handle a few different makes and see which one you prefer. Get what you like! Don't let anyone tell you it's "too nice" to hunt with. Life is too short to hunt with an ugly gun.
 
kevin1797 said:
which dealer has the citori for a good price
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This is not mine. I just sclipped it from 'SakoAlberta'!!!
SakoAlberta said:
We can get these shotguns in October. We may or may not have them for inventory but we are accepting orders now. Price will be $1466 plus GST and $17 shipping anywhere in Canada. If you order, with a $200 deposit, we will have one for you sometime in October.
Specs:
12ga
3.5" chamber
28" barrels with invector plus chokes (comes with Mod, Imp Cyl, and Full).
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citori or???

The brownings are a great shotgun.. I would consider Baretta and Franchi (now a subsidiary of Baretta) They are both well made and shoot forever.. but pretty hard to beat Browning parts availability over the Italians... Anyone telling you to use an 870 over a decent over and under has not a lot of shooting mileage... 870's...the wingmasters are a great old carry gun and entry weapon..way out of the citori and Italian O/U ballpark... and by the way, if you are in a good blind, you will be shooting a LOT!!!! enjoy..
 
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