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In my autos I. have Beretta 303's, 390's, a 391, and an A400. I also have an Benelli SBEII. I have had Remingtons, Franchis, and Brownings. I prefer the gas operated guns because of their weight, it helps with my follow-through. The Benelli, although a fine gun, seems like I am waving...
I was a Home Depot manager for 10 years. Although we are not talking apples for apples, this sort of thing happened many times. You would have got it for that price, our mistake. I had people come back and spend much, much more than I ever gave away! Consistently!
Went to the hospital and had incisional hernia repaired. Normally would be at Big Branch but teal season was pre-empted this year. No teal at hospital.
So here you have found the problem! Looking for a good, used Beretta or Browning can be frustrating because people like these guns and hold onto them. There are plenty on the used market but I would suggest that BS is not going to be a good source. If you were looking for a Mossberg or...
I would suggest the SMGA show (Southern Mississippi Gunowners Association). It's on Hwy 49 just north of I-10, a small show but a real gun show - Nuttin but pickups and rednecks! If you don't find anything you like there head down south on hwy 49 to Dad's Gun and Pawn. Always worth a stop...
From the expanded picture in Austin's post, I can't see a "cylinder ring". 686s are really hot right now but will they be in 5,10, 15 years? No ring, I say put it in the safe and get it out and clean it twice a year. A ring, shoot. Can't decide, find a whipped up one and shoot the hell out...