Citori What model citori is it, is it a field or sporting clays gun? The sporting model (525) has mechanical triggers instead of inerita meaning that with the mechanical trigger you must completely release the trigger for the next barrel to fire that is the very reason i bought a berreta sporting clays model. Has anyone else had the same problem and what have they done to correct it. I have the same. Remember that Brownig took over the Miroku line and called it Browning instead of Chjarles Daly.
Hey, guys -
Unfortunately, I've run into my first problem with my gun. The bottom barrel will 'light strike' the bottom shell every 10 shots or so. When I remove the shell on a misfire, I can see a mild indentation on the primer.
Upon inspecting the firing pin, I noticed that there was a small chip. I have no idea how this happened. Aren't firing pins supposed to be more durable than the primer it's striking?
For reference, I have about 3,000 rounds through my gun. I use a mix of Rio, Estate and Winchester AA shells.
Are firing pins designed to be replaced this frequently? I am no gunsmith and I'm not looking forward to paying for labor and a new pin with any type of frequency.
Also, if anyone has any suggestions for a good gunsmith in north Jersey near Manhattan, please do share.
The 725 series ...like its predecessors ( 625, 525, 425, etc ) ....all have 'field' combs ...with a fair amount of drop at the comb and heel...making them a non-parallel combed gun ...( even with an adj comb ) ...the angle of the comb does not change to parallel ...the adj comb is cut to the same angle as the base comb ---- and the amount of drop at comb and heel on this series of the Citori ...makes 'Fit' an issue for a lot of shooters.
None of them will 'Fit' me ...and I had a 525 series ..and the face bruises to show it. ....and I shot a demo gun, before I bought it ...and was enamored with the engraving, the general look of the 525 ...at the time, the first production series Browning with a lot of engraving on it .../ but when I actually had it in my hands...and took it to competition ...it was a big mistake. When I got rid of the 525 / bought a few of the Citori XS Skeet models ...and really got my 'Fit' down ...I actually started winning a few tournaments...
I'm not saying you shouldn't be seduced by the 725 series...it may be a great gun for you ...just be cautious. I will continue to say ...that a parallel comb gun ...will 'Fit' 99.9% of the shooters out there...like the Citori XS Special or the Citori XS Skeet ...and while you have a lot of experience, and are qualified to pick a gun that 'Fits' ....many, many shooters can't do that....
Just be cautious ....shooting 25 rds with a demo gun is one thing...but shooting 400 shells a week for practice is something else.../ but I hope it works out for you !