shotgun help

[Hooper]

I have a close frind who is looking to purchase a 20 guage O/U as a wedding present for his fiance. (She picked up an autoloader for him after he proposed.) However, he is on a tight budget. He asked if I could poll arond about Huglu (Turkish made) and Baikal (Russian, imported through EAA). Both run less than half the cost of base level berrettas and/or brownings. Anyone have firsthand knowledge of these weapons? They look fine on the web, but looks can be deceiving. Thanks for the help.

[bobeyerite]

I have had 2 Huglus and I now have 3 Biakal IZH27 O/U 20 gauge. I love the baikal' s they have good quality workmanship and are really a tight fitting gun. The huglus are crap pure and simple, I do shoot a lot and they did not last even a year. The baikal are not a great looking gun, but if you want to do a refinishing job like I did, they really come out looking great. Bob

[Vapodog]

postpone the wedding until you can afford the Browning feather lightning.....she' ll understand.....live in sin until then!!!