which shotgun better to buy, over/under or side x side,also what make and model is well made and inexpensive?

Question

I am someone who can't afford to pay $500 for one.

Answer 1

I have 3 doubles. 2 O/Us and a S/S. The S/S is a Stevens 311 16ga. The O/Us are a 12ga. and 20ga. They are both imported by EAA. The model number is IZH27 and they have a single selective trigger and interchangeable chokes. They were about $379 each and they both shoot fine. They aren't as nice as my dad's Brownings but they shoot just as good and I don't have to worry about scratching them while quail or pheasant hunting. I also use them for trap and skeet and they have held up to thousands of rounds. As for the O/U vs. the S/S, I shoot them both with the same accuracy.

Answer 2

It is really a matter of personal preference. Many folks like the over/under because both barrels are in the same sight plane.

I prefer a side x side double, to me, they feel handier and point better than an o/u.

The bad part is that for under $500.00, you won't find a new good quality gun of either type. If you are lucky, you might find a good condition Savage M-311 sxs, or an old Fox Model B in the under $500.00 range on the used gun market, but that is about it.

If you want good quality in an inexpensive shotgun, you will have to go with a pump shotgun, and IMNSHO, Mossberg's M-500 is the best of the breed.

Doc

Answer 3

I very own 2 Stoeger element-by making use of-element shotguns that are made in Brazil. One is a 28 gauge uplander and the different is a 12 gauge coach weapons. They sell for greater or less $350 while on sale in the autumn. great fee in a shotgun. I even have had no problems with them.

Answer 4

Over/under vs. side by side is far anad away a matter of personal preference. I personally greatly prefer a pump model--a Remington 870 is a quality firearm; durable and inexpensive. I purchased mine for well under $200 at a local Wal*Mart when I was younger.

Answer 5

it really depends what you want to use a shotgun for bird-hunting, rabbit-hunting, trap/sporting clays etc. but side x sides are a little old fashioned i would suggest an over under gun or even an autoloader if you want a great shotgun i have a beretta 303 which is an autoloader and it is a fantastic gun i use it for sporting clays and pheasant hunting but sorry i dont have any specific shotgun models to recommend to you i hope this is somewhat helpful

Answer 6

I would highly recommend the Remington Model SPR310 Over/Under which retails for about $490, or the Remington Model SPR210 side x side which retails for about $400. Both are build very solid, are very reliable, and point well. I have shot both and my preference is for the SPR310 Over/Under. That being said, it is really a personal preference as both are very good choices. If you plan to do a lot of clay bird shooting, I would recommend the Over/Under because it has less kick.

Answer 7

There is none better than the Remington 870 pump shotgun, which has been around since 1950, and is the standard by which popular shotguns are judged.

Answer 8

Buy a good used one and you will be able to buy the one you like the best.* A new gun does not shoot any better than a used gun & you save $$$$$.*

Answer 9

I prefer my side by side L.C.Smith but it doesn't matter , it's just what you would feel comfortable with, there are many companies that offer both types at a resionable price