Guys - I am quite new to shotgunning but not guns. I am an avid rifle \ pistol shooter and reloader of nearly 20 years; however, I have just a little wing shooting or clays experience.
As a left handed shooter - I have always found the shotguns I used to be very cumbersome and ill fitting for me. I have a couple of old right handed pump guns and a Fox side by side double. I really like the way the SBE feels in my hands and I have just started looking at the SBE II as well. What I want in a shotgun is something that will be very versatile (and very reliable) than I can hunt nearly anything a shotgun is used for PLUS do a little bit of skeet or clays for fun (and practice but never for competition).
I can afford the price but it just "seems" like a lot of money for a shotgun (pardon my lack of knowledge here). My question is with what I have in mind does the SBE sound like a good choice for me? The best price I have found in my area on a Black SBE II is $1240. This is with the 28" barrel. I have also found a NIB SBE for $1089. How do these prices compare to what others have paid? Is the SBE II worth the extra money? Used LH SBE's seem to be TOUGH to come by.
Are there other options that I should consider?
