Anyone here own a Yildiz shotgun?

know a couple guys that have one. triggers aren't great and the action is very sticky when they are new, but as you said its $1500 cheaper so...

You get what you pay for

2 of my brothers own them and are very pleased with them. They're comparable in quality with the Stoeger at the same price point but the Yildiz is a little fancier.

Overall the reviews online are very positive and the general consensus is if you're not going to spend $2000+ on an O/U then the Yildiz and Stoeger are your best bet.

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Could you recommend a good start O/U under $1000?

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Go hold some guns and see what feels good. This should be your first step

For new good quality o/u’s look at a franchi (they have nice fit and finish) or a Winchester 1001, they are ported come w/ lots of chokes and are quite nice. Also look at a used beretta or browning before I lost my citori in a tragic boating accident it was 25 yrs old with thousands of rounds thru it w/o a hiccup.
Ruger is an option too - not the fit and finish of B guns but point and swing great.

Thanks guys for the recommendations

I may give it a try. They had a nice lil 20 gauge that I've been eyeing

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Go handle one and swing the gun, then swing a berreta, perhaps a browning

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I generally tell people that brownings are balanced like a 2x4", so I like the quote but not the browning suggestion. my berettas are well balanced. The smaller frame yildiz guns are actually well balanced. Their 28 is on my radar. Action is like a highschool gym locker, but balances and swings well.