What do you guys think of a Charles Daly shotgun? Reliable? Nice shooting gun? I am thinking of adding a CD tactical 12ga to my collection as a more practical shotgun then my 2 single shots. Let me know what you think!

 

-Scott

Good shotgun Scott. But most guys here use 870's and mossbergs in this role. If you can get a magazine extension for it, I suggest you'd be fine.

Just be aware that CD folded its tent recently, so if something breaks you are SOL. As far as alternatives, don't forget the Bennelli Nova or SuperNova...

 

 

...great guns at reasonable prices.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Good shotgun Scott. But most guys here use 870's and mossbergs in this role. If you can get a magazine extension for it, I suggest you'd be fine.

 

 

I was thinking the same thing, a few more rounds would be nice. I could always put a shell holder on the butt or the side to hold a few rounds as well. Thanks!

 

-Scott

Just be aware that CD folded its tent recently, so if something breaks you are SOL. As far as alternatives, don't forget the Bennelli Nova or SuperNova - great guns at reasonable prices.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I do know that CD folded recently and that has been something that crosses my mind. Thanks for the heads up!

 

-Scott

I love certain charles dalys o/u and sxs made in italy japan prussia .the hand guns are hit or miss on qc.I wouldnt buy it for two reasons ,made in turkey means made to break ,no warrenty work even if someone else picks up the cd name

I love certain charles dalys o/u and sxs made in italy japan prussia .the hand guns are hit or miss on qc.I wouldnt buy it for two reasons ,made in turkey means made to break ,no warrenty work even if someone else picks up the cd name

 

So all their shotguns were being produced in Turkey?

 

-Scott

FYI, T. R. Imports imports the Turkey shotguns.

FYI, T. R. Imports imports the Turkey shotguns.

 

Not busting your balls Paul - a real question. Are these Turkish shotguns or shotguns for hunting Turkey?

Why not try a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870? I just used a gift card from Buds gun shop to order a Maverick 88 shotgun. They have them for 200 delivered. It should be here by Tuesday. Ill post pics and let ya know how she shoots, Maverick is made by Mossberg and I read nothing but good reviews on them.

FYI, T. R. Imports imports the Turkey shotguns.

Not busting your balls Paul - a real question. Are these Turkish shotguns or shotguns for hunting Turkey?

If you weren't busting my balls, then the joke is on you. :naughty: I meant to say "shotguns from Turkey".

 

ETA: THE COUNTRY

The last Italian mfg was Sabatti about 3 years ago Remington started importing them and at the same time p/u the mausers from Zatavia that left CD looking for someone to build guns for them as they were never a manafacturer .the turkish examples I saw looked cheesy.If you want a home defence/ tacticle shotgun Remington Ithaca Mossberg ,benelli set the standard

Why not try a Mossberg

 

 

very happy with mine..

Thanks for all the info guys!

 

-Scott

My Charles Daly is great. A bit more of a kick then my brother in laws mossberg 500 but i just use it for fun and to scare the people next to me at the range. Also its great for newbies lol it really freaks em out.

Thanks...I think!

 

I checked TJ's tactical version out. I like the looks of it but it does seem a bit on the light side so I am sure it kicks pretty good. Also when you pulled back to charge/load it, the gun felt a bit flimzy. Gunna check out one or two more shotguns before I decide. Also waiting on a gunsmith to checkout my two Ithaca's to see what its gunna cost to have them up and shooting correctly. We will see what happens in the future.

 

-Scott

I got the Maverick 88, it shoots great for a 200 dollar shotgun. Its also light and kicks like a mule, But so far so good.

Seems like a nice gun, but Remington and Mossberg setups are more common, easier to come by parts and accessories, and have a long reputation of quality. You can get a barebones Mossberg 500 for about $250 or an 870E for $320. Even cheaper if you go used. I've seen used Mossberg 500s in the $150 range used.

Seems like a nice gun, but Remington and Mossberg setups are more common, easier to come by parts and accessories, and have a long reputation of quality. You can get a barebones Mossberg 500 for about $250 or an 870E for $320. Even cheaper if you go used. I've seen used Mossberg 500s in the $150 range used.

 

+1, what that guy said.

Just wanted to update this old thread....

 

I had to go against all the recommendations for other brands and stuck with the CD because of the great deal that Tony at TJ's gave me!

 

I like the gun a lot but I am sure she is gunna kick since it is pretty light. I havent shot it yet but hopefully sometime this weekend. Thanks for the help guys and thanks again to Tony!

 

-Scott

Just wanted to update this old thread....

 

I had to go against all the recommendations for other brands and stuck with the CD because of the great deal that Tony at TJ's gave me!

 

I like the gun a lot but I am sure she is gunna kick since it is pretty light. I havent shot it yet but hopefully sometime this weekend. Thanks for the help guys and thanks again to Tony!

 

-Scott

 

 

You do know that we will want pics..

Busy today but hopefully when I take it out to the range I can get some pics. Cant wait to see how she shoots.

 

-Scott

I recently purchased a CD tactical - different model then yours. I have had it at three different 3 gun shoots and done some clay and paper shooting with it. I have put low recoil bird shot and 3 " buck and slugs through it and many things between. I have not had any problems with it. No malfunctions and the sights are right on. I'm very happy with my purchase. I hope you will be as well.

Which model do you have? How many rounds does it hold?

 

-Scott

Scott:

I have the field tactical in 12 ga. It has an 18.5 inch barrel and holds 5+1 in 2 3/4 inch shells.

Wow that sounds like a nice setup. Mine is 18.5" as well but I guess they used different magazine tubes because mine is 2+1 setup....a bit disappointed by that. I thought is was 4 or 5+1 but didnt check the gun or the box prior....oh well it is still a badass looking gun! I hope to shoot it tomorrow since I didnt get a chance this weekend.

 

-Scott

Scott:

I have the field tactical in 12 ga. It has an 18.5 inch barrel and holds 5+1 in 2 3/4 inch shells.

 

This one?

http://www.impactguns.com/store/092786729718.html

Wow that sounds like a nice setup. Mine is 18.5" as well but I guess they used different magazine tubes because mine is 2+1 setup....a bit disappointed by that. I thought is was 4 or 5+1 but didnt check the gun or the box prior....oh well it is still a badass looking gun! I hope to shoot it tomorrow since I didnt get a chance this weekend.

 

-Scott

Some SGs ship with a plug that restricts the tube to 2 rounds per hunting regs. Check it out. There may just be a piece of plastic limiting the capacity. Just pull it out and you'll be GTG.

Thanks! This is my first new shotgun so I didnt think to check that. I will have to take it apart tonight and see.

 

 

-Scott

Scott. I don't know how much you know about shotguns so if you have knowlege disregard this message. Most shotguns hold more then 2 + 1 but have a block in the magazine tube limitin them to 2 + 1. Your shotgun will probably hold more with the removal of this item. For CD shotguns unscrew the barrel retaining nut at the end of the mag tube, as if you were goon to remove the barrel. There is a black plastic ribbed piece that pushes into the magazine tube and rotates then it can be pulled out, it is under tentiom form the mag spring and always ensure the gun is unloaded. Once this is out you will see a grey plastic stick inside the spring. Remove this thing and put the gun back together you should now have increased mag capacity.