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Sidelock
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I'm just guessing that the German Merkel workers aren't going to be inspired by this acquisition of their company to increase quality of the guns.
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Even with threats of beheadings? Poor bastards, just a few years out from behind the wall too.
"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble
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They are both just assembly line shotguns. I prefer Beretta but that is my eyes telling me the Beretta is better looking. My mind tells me that either one could be a shining star or problem child. I would find out which one has the best dealer reputation in your area, weigh the price difference and see which makes good sense to you. I am sure you will make the best choice for you.
Good luck,
Ron
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As one who has to wait on hold for over 45 min to order Beretta parts, I know their service simply isn't! Their cooporate attitude is one which also leaves much to be desired.
Regarding Merkel, from a gunsmiths point of view they are well engineered and designed, typically Teutonic. I do like the Greener crossbolt as well as the double underbite. Unfortunately I too think the change in ownership may well be simply another example of the rich buying a good company to milk it dry.
Merry Christmas to one and all. Dr. Bill
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Id have to say Merkel as I have 2 of them [12 20] , but thats not saying the Berettas not a nice looking SXS...
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For me.......neither. The Merkel is probably the better gun, but if I were going to buy a Merkel, it would be an older one. Then you would probably have the better gun. The new Merkels remind me of a Baikal. Sturdy but rough and crude. If I were to buy a new Beretta and had problems, I would just take it to Jaqua's and let them handle it. They are one of the bigger dealers in my area. I have two 686 Beretta trap guns which have about 20K rounds through each of them without a hitch. You probably won't put that many rounds through a hunting gun in a lifetime.
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Thank you for your ideas.
Personaly I'm trending to the Merkel.
I hope I will do the right choice.
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Sidelock
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The simple act of opening and closing a Merkel can be a beast.
They need to polish-up their innards.
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Dear Lowell Glenthorne
what do you mean? Do you have a doubt about its internal finish?
Is it from your own practice?
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The internals on Merkels are very well finished. They are very stiff when new but loosen up with shooting.
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