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Hi All,

Any honest feed back on the ATA SP Sporter? https://www.ataarms.com/en/sp-sporter.html

Ive got my SGC and want a over and under. My knowledge of shotguns is............

I don't want to spend a fortune on one. I like the over all look of it (I know that's lame to say)

Open to second hand but nervous to buy one.

It is a Turkish made "copy" of a Beretta Silver Pigeon action (hence why it is called SP). Reviews of them are great. I have shot one once and it was good. No complaints. It is a cheap gun at the end of the day but there isn't much to go wrong.
I was tempted by one but in the end bought a second hand gun. You will obviously get more for your money buying second hand. As long as it has been looked after. If you go that way then just ask a friend who knows what they are looking at to go with you.

It is not a Beretta inside, having said that, it is a good looking on the outside and certainly not a Beretta price. Would I have one? probably not however I have the advantage of having a vague idea of what I am looking at when buying used.

For a first time buyer, if you want a new gun this is a fine start.

I am asking this question as someone in a similar position to the Cornish-Viking, would it be worth the extra money to get the one with the riser on the stock?

I have one, the one with the riser stock. It is a lovely gun and for the money I think it's unbeatable value for money. Whether the riser stock is worth the extra is down to your physiology. I don't actually use it in an extended position as I don't need to but bought it without trying it.
Are you able to try one for fit before buying?

.......I ended up buying a second hand Beretta 686E from Ladds Guns.

Well done, the 686E is a great start and should serve you well. Do not over lubricate it.

Good choice, the 686 will still be worth what you paid for it in 10 years too!

Thanks guys,

Just doing some research not into maintenance and general up keep.