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elgaupo, Thanks for the help and the video. It's time for my yearly eye exam and I will talk to the Doctor about that. Thanks for the video I will practice that drill. warpspeed, Like I said the 32" just seemed awkward to me. I never shot one just handled one at the LGS. Thanks

I mount the gun on my right shoulder. For lack of being able to come up with the right term I will say that I am barely right eye dominant. I shoot with a piece of tape on my left lens.

I have had my first appointment with a gun fitter. He wanted me to practice my mount and shoot some before he makes any adjustments. I have done a lot of reading on gun fit and am aware of it's importance. I am anxious to get all that out of the way so I can really start shooting. I purchased a wheely bird trap w/remote to get some trigger time in. Its a cool machine. I can hit 99% from the rear of the trap and about 95% with the clay traveling from left to right but when I try to shoot the clay traveling right to left I MISS probably 95%. I don't know why. I plan on getting some help. I took a lesson right after I got my A400, before I ever fired a shot out of it. My shotgun experience was next to none and I feel I got nothing out of the lesson. I think after some trigger time and fitting a lesson will help more. All that said I am having a lot of fun with these shotguns. Thanks

Thanks for the tip practical_man. That is where I need the most practice. I tend to lift my head. Wood on wood will be my new go to phrase. Thanks elguapo, the 32" just seemed a little awkward for some reason. I am not planning to shoot competitively and even if I did I don't think a 32" gun over a 30" gun will hurt me at this point. Thanks

I have had chance to shoot my A400 and love it, but I still couldn't get the Silver Pigeon out of my head. I found a 686 SP1, 12 gauge, 30" sporting on sale and Beretta was giving a $150.00 rebate on top of that, so now I have both. Just need to learn how to shoot them and all will be good.

Thanks a lot.

Thanks. Any suggestions on a rod to use?

Does anyone know if the Wilson 13# 5" flat wire recoil spring will work on the factory guide rod? PPQ Q5 Match. Thanks, SR

These are great tips. I am just starting to shoot clays. I have taken one lesson and just had my first fitting appointment. Luckily the gun (A400) fits pretty well right out of the box. The smith said maybe a little cast off if anything but wants me to practice my mount and shoot at least 500 clays before he adjust it. I bought a Wheelybird 2.0 trap and finally got to go out yesterday and do some shooting with it. It's awesome. Never thought I would hear myself say this but I am going to the skeet field on Sunday instead of the USPSA match.

No they were the 70 series colts. I have no experience with the newer colts.

Got my A400 Xcel and I really like it. Had my first fitting appointment Friday and he said that all I should need is a little cast off, should be doable with the provided shims. He wants me to practice (get more consistent) my mount and shoot at least 500 birds before he actually does anything with the gun. He seems to know what he is doing. It's kinda scary pointing a gun at someone's eye.

There are out of the box 9mm 1911's that are 100% reliable. I had a S&W Pro Series shot lots of rounds through it and never had a malfunction, same with an STI 1911 9mm, never a malfunction. Every Colt I have ever owned had all kinds of malfunctions, but with work you can make them 100%. Get good mags to start with, like Dawson or McCormick.

Thanks I am picking up my PPQ Q5 match today.

I brought home my A400 last night. I am glad my lesson kept getting pushed back due to weather, so now I will be using my own gun. Weather looks good for this Thursday.

Thanks, I have it listed on the classifieds

Yes PCC and prouduction. I think I will stick with tite group. I just thought if I could use it I would.

zzt. I will try loading shorter. I was thinking more 135ish PF. Ofishl1. I was using it for major in my open gun but I quit shooting open. Thanks a lot

There is not much on the VV data chart. Only 2 loads with 130 gr bullet. I have a lot of it, had it sold but found out I can't ship it, so would like to use it if possible. Thanks.

No, I did not get the Kick Off. From what I read these guns don't have an uncomfortable amount of recoil as is.

That's the plan. Thanks

I have an A400 Xcel Sporting on the way. Thanks for all the help.

Any input on the Walther for Carry Optics? I was thinking of this or an M&P Core or any other suggestions. Thanks, SR

Thanks. I shot a browning O/U the other day and it did the same thing on my cheek and figured it was fit. It had a recoil reducer on the stock so not really a fair test. I have a decision to make. I need to make it soon before my brain explodes. The person that has the guns for me to shoot is an instructor so I will get a lesson in as well. He had me pick up 2- 100 packs so I should get to shoot plenty. Will be a good test on the shoulder. I have shot a total of about 30 Clays in my life, so brand new at it. Thanks again, SR

Supermoto, I will be trying some different ones on Thursday. I had just about decided on the A400 but still have that SP1 on my mind. I like the idea of 2 different chokes for sporting clays and not chasing hulls. Is the recoil manageable with the SP, that is my main concern along with fit? I shot my friends SP 20 ga. and really liked it but I am wanting a 12 ga. Thanks for the help.

I am going with an A400 Xcel Sporting 12ga. 30" if I can get it to fit. The guy that sells them from the range also fits them and I have an appointment on Thursday. I hope it works well for me, I really like that gun.