But, even the 12 gauge is no heavyweight at 7 pounds, 3 ounces. The 3200s safety is unique. Gun Review: Mossberg International Silver Reserve II Over/Under Shotgun, those classic old photos youve seen of hunters, Silver Reserve II Field model with 28-inch tubes and extractors, New From Black Aces Tactical: Vintage Line of Refurbished Remington 1100 Shotguns, Burglary Victims Clueless Neighbors Say He Shouldve Shot Him in the Foot, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. The Mossberg Silver Reserve II is a beautiful shotgun thanks to its black walnut and classic embellished silver receiver. CZ finally seems to be doing it with their newer guns, but it is a challenge. Hopefully the supply issue is resolved and their cs team found some pms meds. All of the barrels and chambers feature a cool chrome lining. With these problems, its important to think about how you plan to use the gun. I was given several gift cards and was thinking about getting this or a Stoeger Condor Supreme in 20ga. I've learned so much from my dad over the years, and I hope you can learn and enjoy following my blog! The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. The low weight of the Stevens555 makes catching up easier. The black walnut stock looks good and the overall effect is stylish. The Mossberg International Silver Reserve II Field is a reliable, and value priced over/under shotgun that's perfect for upland bird hunting, informal sporting clays, or a all-round shotgun. If the birds arent flying, you can always look down and admire the fit and finish of your Citori. I asked for a set of firing pins to keep in my safe and the sent them as a courtesy. Is there a steel insert in that aluminum receiver? But CZ also makes a complete line of rifles, plus Dan Wesson handguns and other firearms-related products. He loves shooting it.He has cleaned and oiled it 3 times. Jan 27, 2018 #1 H. hpeeler Member. Ive also see newer versions of this gun sell for under $1,600, too, which is still a great deal when you consider how well the 101 is made. Mossberg Silver Reserve II Field 28 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun with 26 inch Barrel and $797.00 $539.99; . Suggested retail prices range from $693 to $1,042. How about the 12-gauge in Mississippi at one of Nash Buckinghams favorite waterfowl haunts? They said they could have the firing issue fixed by next weekend but they werent sure on the stock. We were also told thats the barrel he should be shooting from. The extended choke tubes have silver finishes and knurled grips in Skeet, I-C, M, I-M, and F. There's an optional adjustable-comb . Length of pull (14 inches) is a little short for big boys, but nothing a shooting pad cant fix. Another problem lies in the firing pin and hammers. Since Ruger took some of the weight out the old model, the forcing cones were lengthened by 2 inches and the stock pad was upgraded to dampen recoil. You can, however, find Field models in the $750 and up range and you might be able to find some used varieties around $500 and under. I have been shooting skeet with my 28 gauge Silver Reserve for close to 6 years now and have no idea how many rounds I have through it but it has yet to have one single issue. Barrel Type: Vent Rib Great rifle fits in original 10/22 takedown bag my 50 yr anniversary came in. But at the shoulder it remains equally as pleasant and responsive. 7.5 pounds. The only reason I let mine go was to buy an Italian-made autoloader because I was spending less time in the uplands and more in the goose pit. Some shooters note that the gun collects grit very easily and this effects the receivers ability to function. These would be the likes of Krieghoff, Kolar, Perazzi and others. I had a customer last year with a Mossberg O/U that would double when fired. Includes 2 Sport choke sets and shell extractors. 410 with 24 inch barrel . These are more expensive than the basic Citori, but the ensuing paragraphs are devoted only to the Citori. This is perfect for you if youre an outdoors person looking for a new break-action gun for hunting. You can also get this Turkish-made over-under in a 20-gauge rendition. I have shot a few rounds of sporting clays with one and it also worked as expected. Please bear with us while we transition to the new look and new upgraded software. Features: Extractors Vent Top and Mid Rib Fiber Optic Sight Single Selective Trigger Chrome-lined Chamber and Barrel Engraved Receiver Turkish Walnut Stock and Forearm High Gloss 3 Beretta Style Choke Tubes (IC, M, F) Capacity: 2 #75478 Mossberg International Silver Reserve $820.00 Gauge: 28 Gauge Barrel Length: 26" Capacity: 2 #75479 Mossberg International Silver Reserve $820.00 Gauge: .410 Bore Barrel Length: 26" Capacity: 2 #75470 Mossberg International Silver Reserve - Eventide $756.00 Gauge: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 28" Capacity: 2 Since I was a little boy, hunting has been my favorite things to do. The embellished silver nitride receiver probably helps with that too. Otherwise patterns are too tiny, especially at regular upland distances. The time it would take to close the action, shoulder the gun, aim and fire would pretty much guarantee a miss. It is still a $400 O/U. It has a classic deep blued finish. .410 Mossberg 500 Shotguns (says Browning Invector on barrel) Interchanges with Carlson's Long Invector (Browning Invector Plus) style threads Click to see .410 CHOKE TUBES chokes for these shotguns .410 Mossberg International SA-410 Shotguns Some will interchange with Carlson's Beretta/Benelli Mobil threads. Further, there are Citori models with a steel receiver and those with an aluminum alloy, the latter offering almost a pound in weight reduction this one dubbed the Citori Superlight. All the links were worked out in the re launch. 529. Whether out for a day of wingshooting or busting clays, you cant go wrong with one of these sure-to-be popular Silver Reserve over-and-unders. Rubber recoil pad and backed with a five year mechanical warranty. Theres no need to follow your spent shots around like a dog on a walk because ejectors come standard in all Mossberg Silver Reserve II varieties. . Every option offers your choice of gauge and barrel length. There arent too many hunters, upland specialists and waterfowlers who wouldnt love to see a nice double gun in their gun safe as well as be proud to carry one come November. Early models were recalled due to a defect in the top action tang that caused a crack in the receiver. The new value of a MOSSBERG SILVER RESERVE shotgun has fallen ($23.64) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $631.51 . The safety on the SR is manual so you wont miss any birds live or clay. The 12-gauge Reb Label has 28-inch barrels and the receiver is stainless, though the initial offerings had a blued receiver. On the other side of the coin, aluminum isnt as durable as steel and it has a much lower melting point. I know those come from Turkey. Either way, I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Mossberg Silver Reserve II Super Sport with Shell Ejectors 12 Gauge Over/Under-Action Shotgun, Raised Comb, Satin - 75451. In fact, you have 5 different models to choose from depending on your needs and each of those models offers a broad range of gauges and sizes all 4 standard gauges and lengths 26- to 32-inches. Very good, especially for the price point. Orion, as well. Mossberg is pleased to introduce an extensive line of field and sporting over-and-under (O/U) shotguns: the Mossberg International Silver Reserve Field and Mossberg International Gold Reserve Sporting Series of shotguns. With the Mossberg Silver Reserve II, youre getting what you pay for: a very high quality over-under for the price. I just decided to roll the dice and see if saving a couple of hundred bucks with the Tristar will be worth it in the long run. Less than 300 rounds through it and both barrels had a crack on the end. Ergonomics: * * * * I am a big guy so YMMV. True Price: $ 558.99 Base Price: $558.99 Tax: - In Stock Price Recently Lowered $49.00 redliontacticsvip.com Buy Store MOSSBERG SILVER RESERVE O/U 12GA 28" BARREL VR CT-5 SYNTHETIC BLACK Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. The Grade 1 was the first Citori I ever owned. Not by a long shot. One of there people called him and asked what was wrong with it. Is it the best over-under out there? If that is the case, I would certainly expect it the SRII . Well see how it goes wish me luck. Both the 28 and the .410 come only with 28-inch barrels (probably CZs most popular length in all four gauges). Oh, and forgive my ignorance, but I have never seen anyone carry their gun breech open until a bird is flushed. Thus, Prince of Wales style on that grip. LOP: 14 inches Chambers are 3 inches in the 12, 20 and .410, and 2 inches for the 28 gauge. Nick Sisley was a frequent contributor to Gun Digest and was widely recognized as one of the leading experts in shotguns and the shotgun sports. He was an avid outdoorsman, and even competed professionally in sports.I am here to share everything he taught me about the outdoors, so other people who also love the outdoors as much as I do can become the best outdoorsman and even compete professionally. Field Model. Mossberg Silver Reserve Bantam 20GA 26. Your gun can make or break your performance, so it's important to get it right. Some shooters argue that the gun cocks too stiffly the firing pins end up breaking because of this. Mossberg has seriously upgraded its Silver Reserve and Gold Reserve shotgun lines for 2021. This article is an excerpt from Gun Digest 2018 available at GunDigestStore.com. This series of over / under configured shotguns uses a standard box-lock with double under lugs. These are the types of guns grouse and woodcock hunters seem to like because they want to carry their upland ordnance in a ready, somewhat port arms position full time or at least for hours on end. Weight is a factor in day long hunts over rough ground. Some shooters wonder how much grit has accumulated in areas they cant see or reach. Its features include most of the things I look for in an over/under shotgun. A barrel selector on the safety switch allows choice of the top or bottom barrel. Personally, I like the Mossberg Silver Reserve II Over/Under, particularly the 12-gauge sporting configuration one. Editor's Note: Elwood Shelton contributed to this article. I have worked on 100-year-old shotguns that had auto safeties. The 12-gauge 101 handles much more like a sub-gauge, which makes it easier to shoot and carry afield. Whoever ground on the end of the barrels had less skill than a 6 year old kid with a grinder. Weight in the 12 gauge runs an average of 7.7 pounds, depending a bit on density of the walnut. I ended up taking it apart and supergluing the pendulum in the rear position. I oiled the heck out of half-round cuts in the barrel lug and the round hinge pins inside of the receiver and still too snug. sounds like your almost better off with the regular SR? So, you can rely on a Citori to hold up long term whether it's new or used. The Silver Reserve II Field is light and trim enough to carry comfortably in the field all day, yet rugged enough for high-volume shotgun sports. You must log in or register to reply here. The standing breechface is mostly polished and the inside faces of the receiver not at all. Barrels of both the CZ Sharp-Tail and CZ Redhead are black chromed on the outside (great for corrosion resistance), and inside there's full-length chrome protection. From $904.99 in 4 stores. The Mossberg Silver Reserve is a highly reliable shotgun with a logo-engraved receiver. Silver Reserve II Field Side-By-Side - These traditional double guns are available in 12, 20 and 28-gauge with shell extractors standard on all models. The first generation of this gun was a bit clunky and didnt have the feel of a quality-made over/under, but the Silver Reserve II turned out to be a damn fine field gun for under $900. Silver Reserve guns have a bit more selection, coming in 12-, 20-, 28-gauge and 410 bore, but the Gold Series covers a majority of shooters with 12, 20 and 410 options. Took it out and fired 25 rounds and it double fired 2 times so it isnt fixed. The Lightning model Citori is offered in 12 gauge and on a smaller, lighter receiver in 20, 28 and .410 all three smaller gauges based on the 20-gauge receiver and thus of similar weight. Its an amazingly balanced O/U that has a weight system integrated into the stock that you can adjust for a custom fit. but maybe I misunderstood what was being stated. The 7.5 pound gun mounts easily, swings smoothly, tracks naturally and busts clays whenever I do my job of putting the bead on the (clay) bird. The Mossberg Silver Reserve II features a standard set of 5 flush-fitting, screw-in field choke tubes, which enhances its usefulness to fit multiple hunting ranges and needs. For shotgunners who crave walnut and blued steel, Guns & Ammo obtained the new Gold Reserve Sporting in 12 gauge and .410 bore for review. Anyone have any experience with the Mossberg Silver Reserve II o/u? Right you are Dan , been there , done that. Tight re-curve pistol grips are more suited to an already-mounted gun as in clay target busting. The competition-oriented Gold Reserve includes shotguns chambered for 12- and 20-gauge as well as .410-bore, while the hunting-oriented Silver Reserve has all three plus 28-gauge. With a 28-inch barrel, the 20 gauge goes 6 pounds, 9 ounces. In terms of quality, youd be hard-pressed to find an over-under shotgun for a similar price. The problem was, the biggest cost in producing a shotgun is in the barrel(s) and a decent over/under or side-by-side field gun cost more than a lot of hunters wanted or were willing to spend. But with Automatic 12 gauge shotguns are a popular choice for a wide range of activities, from hunting and home defense to competitive shooting. Get the latest news and reviews from Gundigest.com. Thank you, Dr. John Pacheco. The Mossberg International Silver Reserve II Field Combo (seen above) is the second-most expensive model in the lineup. A set of 5 flush-fitting, screw-in choke tubes comes with each gun, enhancing its versatility (F, IM, M, IC, C). Id rather be responsible for engaging and disengaging my own safety. It.He has cleaned and oiled it 3 times wont miss any birds or. Old kid with a grinder, but I have worked on 100-year-old shotguns that had auto safeties pin hammers. 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