So far---So good

rugerfreak · September 26, 2001, 11:38 PM

Last Saturday I took a chance and bought a Charles Daly 20ga. automatic at Wally's for $299.

This gun is VERY lightweight and handles like a dream. I looked on their web site and it says that the automatics use the Rem-choke system----so if I ever happen to lose one of the chokes, I can replace it easily.

On Sunday I took it out and shot is with an assortment of old shells I had laying around----using the IC choke, I shot birdshot--buckshot and slugs---there were no jams or failures to eject---it hit where I pointed it and ran pretty much like clockwork.

The only annoying little thing about the gun is that you have to push the bolt-release button to put shells in the magazine------rather then just shoving em in like most guns.

I only put about 2 boxes of shells through this gun---so i can't speak about long-term durability yet.

So far, I feel like I got one hell of a deal with this gun----a semi-auto with 3 choke tubes + wrench --an extra O-ring----and sling studs all for $299-----oh ya--a cable lock too.

Ya--it's a little on the ugly side but that's the beauty of it too. Having a gun you can really use and not have to baby so you don't scratch the finish.

Only time will tell---but right now I'm very happy with it.

Dave McC · September 27, 2001, 06:36 AM

Glad you like it.Contact the maker/importer and see if you can stock up on those O rings.

Meanwhile,enjoy the break in period...

K80Geoff · September 27, 2001, 07:55 AM

Where are these guns made. Are they made by SKB? Sounds like they are from your description of the shell loading procedure.

Probably a well made gun that will have trouble competing against Remington and Beretta.

I won an SKB 1300, gun works fine but I do not believe it will ever make inroads against Beretta or Remington. It is just not innovative enough and parts supply will be problem. I gave mine to my cousin to hunt deer with.

Good luck with the new gun

Geoff Ross

rugerfreak · September 27, 2001, 09:47 AM

The gun was made in Turkey and imported by K.B.I.------It also has a 3 inch chamber and 5+1 shell capacity.

Have there been reports of people having trouble with the O-rings?

Dave McC · September 27, 2001, 03:09 PM

Nope, Rugerfreak, but my guess is these may be hard to find if the model's discontinued, or our relations with Turkey(A mostly Islamic nation) worsen.

Daly has always been more of a distributor than maker, their guns have come from Prussia, Japan, Turkey, South America, etc. So, parts may a prob later on...

September 26, 2001, 11:38 PM	#1
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	So far---So good Last Saturday I took a chance and bought a Charles Daly 20ga. automatic at Wally's for $299. This gun is VERY lightweight and handles like a dream. I looked on their web site and it says that the automatics use the Rem-choke system----so if I ever happen to lose one of the chokes, I can replace it easily. On Sunday I took it out and shot is with an assortment of old shells I had laying around----using the IC choke, I shot birdshot--buckshot and slugs---there were no jams or failures to eject---it hit where I pointed it and ran pretty much like clockwork. The only annoying little thing about the gun is that you have to push the bolt-release button to put shells in the magazine------rather then just shoving em in like most guns. I only put about 2 boxes of shells through this gun---so i can't speak about long-term durability yet. So far, I feel like I got one hell of a deal with this gun----a semi-auto with 3 choke tubes + wrench --an extra O-ring----and sling studs all for $299-----oh ya--a cable lock too. Ya--it's a little on the ugly side but that's the beauty of it too. Having a gun you can really use and not have to baby so you don't scratch the finish. Only time will tell---but right now I'm very happy with it.

September 27, 2001, 07:55 AM	#3
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Where are these guns made. Are they made by SKB? Sounds like they are from your description of the shell loading procedure. Probably a well made gun that will have trouble competing against Remington and Beretta. I won an SKB 1300, gun works fine but I do not believe it will ever make inroads against Beretta or Remington. It is just not innovative enough and parts supply will be problem. I gave mine to my cousin to hunt deer with. Good luck with the new gun Geoff Ross __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

September 27, 2001, 06:36 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Glad you like it.Contact the maker/importer and see if you can stock up on those O rings. Meanwhile,enjoy the break in period...

September 27, 2001, 09:47 AM	#4
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	The gun was made in Turkey and imported by K.B.I.------It also has a 3 inch chamber and 5+1 shell capacity. Have there been reports of people having trouble with the O-rings?

September 27, 2001, 03:09 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Nope, Rugerfreak, but my guess is these may be hard to find if the model's discontinued, or our relations with Turkey(A mostly Islamic nation) worsen. Daly has always been more of a distributor than maker, their guns have come from Prussia, Japan, Turkey, South America, etc. So, parts may a prob later on...