Cimmaron, a question for you.

[tomoshenko]

Cim,
Whats your opinion of Traditions shotguns?
There was a used , very clean target o/u at the local shop for $550.
Thanks,
Tom

[cimmaronkid]

I have never owned one, but have shot them and like the way they handle. Traditions has their shotguns made in Italy by Fausti Stefano company which is one of the older, more reliable companies. Their factory is in the Bresica area which is literally covered with shotgun makers. Here is their web sight:

http://www.faustistefanoarms.com/fucili_lusso.asp

There are probably as many gun makers in Bresica as there are escort services in Vegas and they are all intertwined with each other and the workers will go from factory to factory and build guns for the different company as I believe that Fausti Stefano makes parts for Rizzini and Guerini which is a big $$$ maker. Basic types of actions and engraving and known usable stock dimensions are common to the companies and all use them. These are some of the better lower/middle range guns and because Traditions imports these, parts aren't a problem. At that price, if it fits you and feels good, buy the gun. I think you will be very happy with it.

Interesting side note is that if you ever go to Italy and get away from the cities, there is a definate lack of birds flying around. One of the biggest arguments you can start is that Perazzi builds a better comp gun than (pick a maker from the pool) Beretta, Zoli. Gamba, Marocchi, Guerini, etc. Be prepared to back up your claim on a Trap range.