Rizzini BR110
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I have a BR110 Light Luxe in 20 ga. I bought it last summer and, between last season and the first month of this season, I’ve taken it out in the field on 5 occasions. A couple of those hunts were well after the snow fell last year and one was before pheasant releases began this year. There were no birds to be found on those days, so no shots were fired.
The bottom line is that very few shots have been taken with this gun with which to evaluate its performance. I can say that the gun is well built - it doesn’t feel flimsy like some do. It snaps shut with the solid feel of a Mercedes and without looseness or vibration. The fit and finish are what would be expected from a quality firearm. It shows no defects in form or function. It is a handsome piece with figured walnut that wouldn’t embarrass even the most discerning sportsman.
It came in a fitted synthetic case with 5 chokes and a wrench.
For me, the verdict is still out on this gun. It hasn’t had a fair trial as yet, but my early instinct is that possibly it doesn’t fit me quite right. Also, single triggers on double guns are not my typical configuration.
I hesitated to respond to your post because, even though I have a BR110, I lack meaningful experience with it as yet. Also, the Dakota is a different version, some with a lower grade of walnut, some with the Optiwood treatment.
The bottom line is that very few shots have been taken with this gun with which to evaluate its performance. I can say that the gun is well built - it doesn’t feel flimsy like some do. It snaps shut with the solid feel of a Mercedes and without looseness or vibration. The fit and finish are what would be expected from a quality firearm. It shows no defects in form or function. It is a handsome piece with figured walnut that wouldn’t embarrass even the most discerning sportsman.
It came in a fitted synthetic case with 5 chokes and a wrench.
For me, the verdict is still out on this gun. It hasn’t had a fair trial as yet, but my early instinct is that possibly it doesn’t fit me quite right. Also, single triggers on double guns are not my typical configuration.
I hesitated to respond to your post because, even though I have a BR110, I lack meaningful experience with it as yet. Also, the Dakota is a different version, some with a lower grade of walnut, some with the Optiwood treatment.
Thank you, I just got mine and love the quality. Question, does your shotgun have a slight little bit of extra play at its full most open position? My gun is tight but as soon and it gets to the full open position there is like a MM of play, photo attached is to show which why I’m talking about, it’s like the action is stiff for 99% of the stroke until the bottom there’s a mm of loose, wondering if it’s by design?
Also do you have this marking on your chamber face? Think it’s from the breech pin (photo attached)
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You need to improve your understanding of how O/U's work. When you open the gun are cocking the hammer(s), and the ejector(s). Once cocked, the action will feel more free. Have you shot the gun yet? Have you lubed the gun?
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The Rizzinis are nicely finished guns but be aware that the Dakota has low grade wood that is… shall we say “enhanced” to look better. It’s kind of like what Beretta was doing a few years ago to reduce costs and some of it looks ok and some doesn’t.
The Beretta stocks could not be refinished if the wood if it gets worn or damaged but im not sure about the Dakota wood.
The Beretta stocks could not be refinished if the wood if it gets worn or damaged but im not sure about the Dakota wood.
Yes, there is a 1 or 2 degrees of rotation at the full open position where the action seems a touch looser than the rest of the stroke. This is normal. It's probably a result of the cocking action being slightly shorter than that needed for the shells to clear the receiver. The part of the stroke that feels more stiff is actually the extra effort needed to c0ck the locks.
And, yes, there is a tiny dent on the chamber face corresponding to where the spring release button on the breech face contacts it when the barrels are closed into battery. This is also normal. This dent should be minor. If it's pronounced, the spring release button may be sticking, which is neither normal nor acceptable on a new gun. Yours looks normal.
