Question tri star o/u

shawn kohl · 08-25-2008, 09:52 PM

has any one had any insight on the tristar over and under that is a cabelas. I know that you get what you pay for but was thinking about one I have never had one in my hands. I know that will be a big factor just wondering what some of you guys have thought of them if you own one or know someone how does??

thanks

shawn

tony eeman · 08-27-2008, 10:20 AM

my uncle bought one of their side by sides in 20 ga and he hasnt had any problems with it. He has only used it to shoot some quail over the new pups this summer and on some blue rock but its a nice shooting gun. But can't say anything about the OU

**Catfishsteve** · 08-27-2008, 07:10 PM

Pick up one of those Tri-Stars and swing it and then pick up a Browing, Beretta, Weatherby SKB or even a Ruger. Break each open and close it.

Unless they've improved the Tri-Stars a bunch, I'd say save your money and buy a used gun of much better quality. It won't be a whole lot more expensive and you'll be much happier.

I've said it repeatedly, but the characteristics you want in an O/U, which is the reason for an O/U being an O/U, cannot be cheaply made. So you have to pay for them.

Wirenut · 08-30-2008, 02:02 AM

Another thing with the lower end O/U's, because they don't have the fit, and quality materials, they tend to be a bit bulkier and heavier.

**Catfishsteve** · 08-30-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wirenut

Another thing with the lower end O/U's, because they don't have the fit, and quality materials, they tend to be a bit bulkier and heavier.

Exactly, the things that make O/U's great take hand work and talent. It's hard enough to make an O/U to begin with, compared to say, a pump and so it's more expensive to begin.

It's too easy to make a marginal O/U and there is a difference, just go to a shop and pick up a number of various guns and you'll see.

carbonman · 09-01-2008, 01:24 AM

Please, Please, Please don't get a Tristar. You will just be another guy in line at my shop to fix or destroy it.
BTW, I do NOT repair shotguns.

brian40 · 09-01-2008, 09:30 AM

What would be the most affordable O/U you guys would recommend?

Wirenut · 09-01-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brian40

What would be the most affordable O/U you guys would recommend?

I'd look around at used guns; and keep it between Browning, Beretta, Ruger, Weatherby, and possibly SKB.

brian40 · 09-01-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wirenut

I'd look around at used guns; and keep it between Browning, Beretta, Ruger, Weatherby, and possibly SKB.

Would you stay away from the Mossbergs and Remingtons?

jimbosan · 09-01-2008, 05:58 PM

Stay away from Mossbergs but Remington puts out a good product.. You get what you pay for!

Wirenut · 09-01-2008, 09:25 PM

The Remington Bakail is a P.O.S in my opinion.

jimbosan · 09-01-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wirenut

The Remington Bakail is a P.O.S in my opinion.

Whats that?

vonny571 · 09-01-2008, 11:15 PM

The Remington spartan models are actually made by Baikal, which is a Turkish company I believe. Not on the same level as the older Remington O/Us in quality or fit and finish.

jimbosan · 09-01-2008, 11:19 PM

Again, you get what you pay for.

slakline · 09-01-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vonny571

The Remington spartan models are actually made by Baikal, which is a Turkish company I believe. Not on the same level as the older Remington O/Us in quality or fit and finish.

Actually, Baikal is a Russian company. Yes, Remington is importing them and marketing them. I'm a big fan of the Baikal MP153 (SPR453) 3.5" semi auto and use exclusively for waterfowling. It has been a reliable waterfowling workhorse for me and my son a lot of years now. Couldn't be happier with that shotgun. I've been definitely getting more than I paid for with these shotguns.

However, I tend to agree with the above comments about lower end O/U's as they tend to be a bit bulky and clumsy when compared to the higher end models, but are still very suitable for field use.

Baikal's Side by Sides are little bit better as far as handling goes, but the fit and finish are just not to my liking. Still, they make fine field shotguns.

Baikal's offerings are more about function and reliabilty as is the rest of Russia' philosphy on firearms.

Black Lab 1 · 09-02-2008, 09:18 AM

A friend of mine had a tri-star until the other day while shooting Trap it went off by itself three times.

vonny571 · 09-02-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by slakline

Baikal's offerings are more about function and reliabilty as is the rest of Russia' philosphy on firearms.

I don't want to turn this into a bash thread, and I don't disagree with this statement. However, as Steve stated earlier, fit and finish are integral to the function of an O/U or SxS, so the cheaper guns in these categories, just aren't going cut it.

08-25-2008, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
shawn kohl Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tri star o/u has any one had any insight on the tristar over and under that is a cabelas. I know that you get what you pay for but was thinking about one I have never had one in my hands. I know that will be a big factor just wondering what some of you guys have thought of them if you own one or know someone how does?? thanks shawn

08-27-2008, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Catfishsteve Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 6,694 Thanks: 13 Thanked 80 Times in 20 Posts	Pick up one of those Tri-Stars and swing it and then pick up a Browing, Beretta, Weatherby SKB or even a Ruger. Break each open and close it. Unless they've improved the Tri-Stars a bunch, I'd say save your money and buy a used gun of much better quality. It won't be a whole lot more expensive and you'll be much happier. I've said it repeatedly, but the characteristics you want in an O/U, which is the reason for an O/U being an O/U, cannot be cheaply made. So you have to pay for them. __________________ Attention deer hunters!! Get in on the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. World's Foremost Outfitter!? Here are *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* . The NEFGA Buck Bash is FREE to enter and Cabela's will be providing tons of great hunter gear prizes. ********

08-30-2008, 02:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wirenut Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At The Water's Edge...Just Outside South Bend Posts: 642 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another thing with the lower end O/U's, because they don't have the fit, and quality materials, they tend to be a bit bulkier and heavier. __________________ Cleaning Trash Fish FromThe Pit, One State Record At A Time

09-01-2008, 01:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
carbonman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 126 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Please, Please, Please don't get a Tristar. You will just be another guy in line at my shop to fix or destroy it. BTW, I do NOT repair shotguns. __________________ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

09-01-2008, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
brian40 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kearney Posts: 405 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What would be the most affordable O/U you guys would recommend? __________________ Did I say that outloud??

08-27-2008, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
tony eeman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my uncle bought one of their side by sides in 20 ga and he hasnt had any problems with it. He has only used it to shoot some quail over the new pups this summer and on some blue rock but its a nice shooting gun. But can't say anything about the OU

09-01-2008, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
jimbosan Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Stay away from Mossbergs but Remington puts out a good product.. You get what you pay for! __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

09-01-2008, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wirenut Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At The Water's Edge...Just Outside South Bend Posts: 642 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Remington Bakail is a P.O.S in my opinion. __________________ Cleaning Trash Fish FromThe Pit, One State Record At A Time

09-01-2008, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
vonny571 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 699 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Remington spartan models are actually made by Baikal, which is a Turkish company I believe. Not on the same level as the older Remington O/Us in quality or fit and finish.

09-01-2008, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
jimbosan Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Again, you get what you pay for. __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

09-02-2008, 09:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
Black Lab 1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 693 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A friend of mine had a tri-star until the other day while shooting Trap it went off by itself three times.

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