sidelock vs boxlock is one better?
You're saying that a Merkel side lock is not all that? I'm starting to get the side lock bug and was considering a 447SL. Would that be less than an AYA or Grulla side lock? I have a lot to learn about these double shotguns.Oldgunner said:There are far more junk boxlocks out there than sidelocks, just because you can get lots of boxlocks for less than a grand and no sidelocks (not that all boxlocks that are less than a grand are junk). On the other hand, comparably priced sidelocks and boxlocks are of like quality, with perhaps the edge going to boxlocks.
At the high end (like Purdy), there is really no comparison, literally (at least I am not aware of any boxlocks at that price).
But if you look at Merkel boxlocks and Spanish sidelocks at $3,500 - $6,000, they look close to a toss-up to me.
They sure are!! I own a AyA 12ga SxS boxlock & a Emilio Rizzini 12ga O/U sidelock with very nice English scroll & leaf engraving on the locks. Is one better than the other,maybe I can not say for sure. I have read & been told you will have less stock problems with a boxlock. My O/U so far has not shown any signs of problems with the stock & it gets a good work out with sporting clays.EyeMissum said:I'd have to agree with BP on the boxlock. But, them sidelocks shore are purty to look at.![]()