Charles Daly Shotguns

[BroncoBob]

Just got this sale ad via email today and was wondering if anyone has had some experience with these? The SP Tactical semi auto model looks pretty sweet for $369.

[PatriotnMore]

Those are excellent prices. I have not owned or shot the CD shotguns, but I have held them and looked them over, they appear to be well made.

[ireload]

Someone from Turners told me that the CD shotguns are made in Turkey. I have not confirmed that from another Turner's. If you are close to any Turner's you may want to handle it first before ordering. Looks and price are not everything per say.

[BroncoBob]

Here is a little information regarding manufacturer of CDD shotguns. It states that they are indeed made in Turkey.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4246123

[FastFinger]

That's a great price on the All Marine sweet looking number!

Here's the thing though... from what I understand (I haven't actually examined one) although their design is based on the Remington 870 - it is not a clone. So supposedly parts are not interchangeable, and there's no guarantee that 870 aftermarket accessories will fit. That may or may not be a consideration depending on your plans.

MAX100 deals with these - hopefully he'll add some more info.

[SmokinMr2]

They have their own forums. Folks seem fairly happy with them over there.

http://www.charlesdalyforum.com/index.php

[kermit315]

I have a field tactical, and have no problems with it at all. However, give it time before the remington/winchester/mossberg fanboys come along and say they are junk. I have a winchester 1300 also, too keep things in perspective.

[MAX100]

No 870 parts or accessories will fit. I have seen some that modified a TacStar shell carrier to fit. I am offering tube extensions for them. They have Benelli Nova & FP6 mag tube thread pattern/size.

Here is a picture with one that has one of my 7+1 tube extensions installed. The finish matches much better in person. This shotgun has been very reliable so far after a few hundred shells through it. I can't recommend them as of yet until I get more trigger time with it.





GC

[kermit315]

be careful with extended mag tubes....its an imported shotgun.

[Silverbullett]

I've been looking at those and the Norinco/Hawk 982 as a secondary HD weapon. Can't beat those prices.

[resident-shooter]

I am really interested in getting one soon. How many shells does the stock magazine have? How much does that extention cost and where can I get it? Thanks.

[Dustin C.]

they don't seem like bad guns. as far as i can tell, charles daly is to shotguns what hi-point is to handguns: they're inexpensive, but it seems like that's just due to a little less technology used in making them and a little less time and money spent on looks, fit, and finish. they shoot and work, they just might not last a lifetime.

that all weather one sure is sweet though. one of those with a nice pistol grip would be great to have around.

[BigDogatPlay]

A co-worker just DROSed a Field Hunter semi-auto. It looks and feels like it's fairly well put together. He also has Hawk 982 and loves that. Been 100% reliable and he's hoping the CD will be the same.

[ErikTheRed]

I own a Remington 870 Wingmaster, a Mossberg 500, and a Charles Daly VR-MC pump. While the CD is not the quality of the Remington or the Mossberg, its a fantastic shotgun for what it costs. Very lightweight, the action is rock solid, and the fit/finish is better than I expected. Yes, they are made in Turkey, but so is Stoeger (a Benelli co), Mossberg International, Legacy, some CZ's, some H&R's, Huglu, etc. Turkish manufacturing technology gets better all the time, some damn decent guns coming out of Turkey nowadays.

[gasol1ne]

they are made by Akar in Turkey i believe.