Itch scratched.
I had a choice between a Beretta S56E, a CZ Woodcock, a CZ Redhead Premier, a Winchester 101 and a Stoeger Condor all in 12ga. There was also a 20ga Browning Citori, but it had a sad life and its previous owner had chopped its barrels.
I ended up coming home with the Woodcock. The Redhead Premier was chromed black rather than blued, and the gold(ish) inlay was a bit too Russian Pimp for my taste. The Beretta S56E had inertia triggers and I think I convinced myself in the end that I wanted mechanical triggers, which the Woodcock had. The Woodcock was blued barrels, case hardened receiver, in excellent shape with impeccably bright bores. White dot front sight.
Got the OEM plastic case, sleeves for the barrels and stock, all 5 original chokes and choke wrench for $600 + government vig. I think it'll do what I want quite well.
I think the trip to this shop created another itch though. Now I think I also want a combination long gun, after seeing an M6 and a Savage .222/20ga there... except my ideal setup would be .22WMR and 20ga, but no weird trigger like the M6. Evidently Blaser makes custom combination guns, and Chiappa makes their Double Badger. .223/20ga would be nice. Not offered by Chiappa, but it would be cool.
