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#21 ·
If it’s the best 12 ga you’ve ever shot then keep it. You will regret selling it.

I was at a stage a while back where all I wanted was subgauges. They are very seductive in the hand and they surprise you with their firepower. But now I primarily own 12 gauges because I’m constantly finding great deals on used ones and I’ve accumulated so many wads and hulls that people have just given to me that it’s probably cheaper for me to reload 12 gauge despite larger payloads. And at the end of the day nothing will outperform a 12, period (ok maybe a 10 gauge).
 
#22 ·
He who dies with the most toys is dead. And he burdens his wife with a safe full of useless steel.
He who trades his unused shotguns for a better shotgun gets to carry and shoot a better shotgun.

If it's just sitting in the safe, and I have two shotguns I like better, #3 moves along. That's the theory at least. I mean.. you need a couple 12s, a 16, and a couple 20s. If you go down the sub-gauge road.... maybe one really nice 28 and a .410.
 
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#23 ·
Jaspo01 said:
Keeping it for a year is probably best.
I won’t think about buying another shotgun until next year unless I get an offer I can’t refuse.
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That's You're better choice, as long as there's no real hurry. I suspect You'll find a use for it sooner than You think. Regrets can be a tough pill to swallow, and, it appears You've taken a shine to that SPl, 12ga.
Shoot well
Bob
 
#25 ·
As I have stated in an earlier post, I thinned the heard a lot, so my family won't have to deal with too many long guns. All I have left are the ones my so and son-in-law want after I croak. The SP1 12-gauge uses 1-ounce loads, and my SP1 20-gauge shoots 7/8 and 3/4 loads depending on if I shoot Sporting or Skeet. Then there are only 4 other shotguns that I use occasionally for hunting or clay shooting. Almost all of the rifles have been sold while I am still in good health. I am 75 years old and closer to dirt than fresh air.
 
#26 ·
My vote is keep the 12 gauge. Ammo is the cheapest so you save there. There will be times you want one and it's the most versatile. If you sell it and buy one later, it might not be as good as your SP1 and its already paid for I am assuming. Just save up for the sub gages. I shoot sub gages much more than 12 but I just shot 12 this past weekend and got a 25 in skeet on Sunday, also if you ever want to teach a newbie you have a spare and they can supply ammo.
 
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I don’t need to sell for another.
It’s doubtful I will have much use for it.
I shot 7/8 and 3/4 oz only through it and do the same with my 20 ga.
I never shot 1 or 1 1/8oz. with the 12 ga. SP1.
So what’s the point in having it?
I might have more use and fun with a Beretta .410 for Skeet instead.
 
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Jaspo01 said:
I don’t need to sell for another.
It’s doubtful I will have much use for it.
I shot 7/8 and 3/4 oz only through it and do the same with my 20 ga.
I never shot 1 or 1 1/8oz. with the 12 ga. SP1.
So what’s the point in having it?
I might have more use and fun with a Beretta .410 for Skeet instead.
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All valid points as well as reasoning. Sounds like you probably should have passed on it in the first place. Sell it.
 
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Klayzshutr said:
All valid points as well as reasoning. Sounds like you probably should have passed on it in the first place. Sell it.
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I usually question everything but followed common thought when I bought it. I don’t regret it and am on the fence about selling it. I wanted to use it as an all around. It is very good for that.
The county range where I live only has skeet and trap. I was primarily a Trap shooter. But since I got the 20 ga. I have returned to skeet in a big way and am having lots of fun shooting skeet I never had with the 12 ga. I am now more than ever of the belief American Skeet is a sub gauge game and I will never shoot a 12 ga. for it again. 3/4 and 7/8 oz through my CXS 20 ga. is just as soft as through my 12ga. SP1.
I will probably keep the SP1 for now. No big rush or reason to sell it now. I will see how I feel about it next year.
Maybe I will make the 50 mile drive up to Markham Park in Broward County on a Thursday evening and give FITASC a go.
Who knows. Maybe I will get addicted to that.
Yeah. I will just keep the SP1.
 
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With many toys if I am not using them, they get sold.
 
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Jaspo01 said:
I usually question everything but followed common thought when I bought it. I don’t regret it and am on the fence about selling it. I wanted to use it as an all around. It is very good for that.
The county range where I live only has skeet and trap. I was primarily a Trap shooter. But since I got the 20 ga. I have returned to skeet in a big way and am having lots of fun shooting skeet I never had with the 12 ga. I am now more than ever of the belief American Skeet is a sub gauge game and I will never shoot a 12 ga. for it again. 3/4 and 7/8 oz through my CXS 20 ga. is just as soft as through my 12ga. SP1.
I will probably keep the SP1 for now. No big rush or reason to sell it now. I will see how I feel about it next year.
Maybe I will make the 50 mile drive up to Markham Park in Broward County on a Thursday evening and give FITASC a go.
Who knows. Maybe I will get addicted to that.
Yeah. I will just keep the SP1.
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A good decision to keep the 12; you won’t regret it.
 
#36 ·
Jaspo01,
Good decision to keep the gun, a man can never have too many fine guns or great Bamboo Fly Rods.
Later if you decide to purchase another higher quality gun, you can always use it as a down payment. I seldom if ever sell any of my guns, I have regretted selling everyone I have ever sold.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man
 
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If you don't shoot your 12 gauge anymore pure Logic says sell or trade the gun. In the Event you decide you want to trade it off I would suggest contacting Joel Etchen Guns and consider trading it for a 30 inch Beretta Silver Pigeon III Sporting 28/410 Combo gun. Below is a pic of one of mine. Once you have shot one of these you will fall in love with the 28 and the 410. I'll also note that the 410 is the least expensive caliber to load and it's wonderful for Skeet practice because it will force you to refine your precision and the recoil won't build a flinch.

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scooter123 said:
If you don't shoot your 12 gauge anymore pure Logic says sell or trade the gun. In the Event you decide you want to trade it off I would suggest contacting Joel Etchen Guns and consider trading it for a 30 inch Beretta Silver Pigeon III Sporting 28/410 Combo gun. Below is a pic of one of mine. Once you have shot one of these you will fall in love with the 28 and the 410. I'll also note that the 410 is the least expensive caliber to load and it's wonderful for Skeet practice because it will force you to refine your precision and the recoil won't build a flinch.

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I have been on the verge of buying this combo for the last year, and relevant to this thread I’ve been considering trading in a Beretta 12ga O/U to fund it. I’ve found as I’ve gotten older and no longer shooting sporting clays competitively, I rarely bring either of my 12ga sporting guns out of the safe any more.
 
#39 ·
Since my May 14th reply, I gave my son the Beretta SP1 20-gauge a little over 3 weeks ago and enjoy shooting my Beretta SP1 12-gauge at Sporting. I shot the 20 gauge mostly with 7/8 ounce #8's, or 3/4 ounce #9's (for close targets) at Sporting. I found out that I shoot my 12-gauge 1-ounce #8's better than the 20-gauge I wanted to love. The 12-gauge was mainly for Trap which I like shooting the best.
 
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