Got the itch again now and started looking into guns. My first thought was go with the Ruger or Browning but couldn't really justify the price to start something I had not done in so long. But then I saw the Mossberg Silver Reserve. I thought this is such a good looking entry level o/u for $499 I could get the 12-ga and for some versatility, (and the wife) I could justify getting the 20-ga also. So i did. I'm still in my 10-day waiting period here in Ca. So I've had a lot of time to read gun forums. A lot of people seem to have great tips and advice and seem very knowledgable about their favorite guns, ammo and chokes. As well as being very opinionated about the ones they would never own. Which is great but when it comes to the MSR's I've read so many negative things about this particular gun (not sure wether they shot one or not) that I'm wondering if I should bail on them before I take posession.

I think it started with "It's a mossberg...needless to say it's a lemon" And on about broken firing pins, Dents in the lower chamber seemingly caused by improperly retracted firing pins (guns fault?) Crude turkish manufacturing processes etc.

I understand that it is not actually made by Mossberg but imported from "Khan" and looks basically like the Arthemis Model which was rated as one of the top guns of 2003 by American Rifleman magazine! So whats the deal?

I would love to hear from some people who "Actually" own and/or fired any of these Khan's or MSR's . Any serious problems. Would you buy one again? Thanks for your input. Dan

The gun as you know is not MADE by Mossberg so maybe that is not totally applicable. But the point is that argument should be meaningless to you.

I think the bigger issue is that the Silver Reserve can be expected to function as well and as reliably as any O/U in the price range. So if your choice is to opt out of the Silver Reserve and get a Condor or Spartan (or similar priced import)instead... the same good/bad press and opinions can be had for any of them.

If you like it and it fits what you can justify for your budget, then go for it. Seems to me its 6 to one half dozen the other.

Shoot the Crap out of it.

Shoot it some more.

Report Back.

We all want to know.

Thanks for your help!

Chaz

As far as good gun lubricating products, can I expect to find everything I will need in a good cleaning kit? Or will those need to be purchased in addition.

Any product or kit suggestions? I've seen the cleaning kits that have a vise to hold the gun. Do these work well for O/U's Thanks

BobK

It is http://www.trulockchokes.com I have not used this brand but think I will try them. This is the only site I have seen that lists choke tubes for the SR specifically by name.

I have also seen somewhere on a post that the Beretta/Benelli style tubes are interchangeable with the SR’s but I cannot confirm that.

Hope this helps

However, there may be a problem with the air quality at my local Skeet/Sporting Clays Club. It seems like the air may be responsible for directing the shot away from the target, which resulted in several missed targets.

I also realize that three boxes is not a test. Again, so far-so good.

KH

However, there may be a problem with the air quality at my local Skeet/Sporting Clays Club. It seems like the air may be responsible for directing the shot away from the target, which resulted in several missed targets.

I also realize that three boxes is not a test. Again, so far-so good.

KH

Maybe it was the Air Quality at your range ;-)

Just Kidding KH

The 930 was great.

Yeah Mossberg.

That's it in a nutshell.

"I have owned a U1 model for several years. DeHaan has provided really good service on it also. The first problem involved regulation on the barrels, which means that top barrel shot about 12 inches higher than the bottom. He replaced the gun. The second problem involved the side ribs coming off the gun, which was sent back to the factory. The gun came back better looking than original because they blued the barrels. They have pretty good value for the money and have recieved good reviews from the gun experts on SC Magagzine and another European magazine, which I can't recall the name."

Sometimes the owners themselves say it best...once a Huglu always a Huglu...I know I said I had quit trying to enlighten the impassioned budget gun owners but this is just too classic.