EAA Balkai ?

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Birdhunter

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I've seen EAA offer the Balkai 3 1/2 in. semi-auto 12 ga. for around $350. Guns & Ammo tested it and liked it but they like anything that advertises with them. Gun Tests did a trial with it flawlessly, but maybe they got lucky with a good gun. Everything else EAA has put out seems to be poor quality. Anyone own one?
 
This won' t be much help,but my Baikal IZH-18 is a great break action 12 gauge.I like the Baikals and am considering one of their side by side 28" barrel 12 gauges.EAA's Windicator revolvers are fine guns and underrated.
 
I have handled a few in various gauges. They are solid but crude.

If you want a gun for the field or the occasional clays outing they are fine. But they will never be confused with a good Parker or Purdy.

My only concern would be parts availablilty, although at $350 it might be cheaper to replace the gun than fix it.

You won't see these guns on the winners stand at the ATA or NSSF or NSCA nationals.
 
I was actually looking at one of the side-by-side coach models.... Are they any good? Could you still use one for very informal trap shooting? Or would the barrel be too short?
 
Baikal

Well, I looked at the Baikal IZH 27 when it was on sale for $350 and walked out the door with one. The floor model was a pretty stiff to lock up but mine was looser. The walnut is decent and the stock to metal finish appeared as good as the Red Label. I have only shot about 10 boxes through it and it seems to work and pattern just fine. A piece of art, it's not but is O.K.

As I understand from a source that can't remember, a Baikal shotgun has won an Olympic gold medal. True?

The Baikal IZH 133 pump was on sale for $170. The finish seems on par with the Express and can take 2 3/4", 3"and 3 1/2" shells interchangably and has chrome lined barrel plus walnut wood.

I haven't seen a post from anyone who has purchased either the IZH 133 or 153.

Here is the EEA website----http://www.eaacorp.com/flash/high.html
 
Whats nice about Baikals, is they all handle steel shot,have machined steel receivers and hammer forged barrels.Thats rare today,at least in a shotgun thats affordable to the average working stiff!
 
I have a deluxe one with beautiful walnut and silver engraved. Works well and is my hunter but it's heavy. Works best on hard shots but I have missed some easy ones - but that is probably from lifting my head and not the gun.:D
Am switching to Browning 28 ga. and Rutten described elsewhere.
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