Remington 332- Opinions

[Grumpy]

I'm thinking about purchasing a Remington 332 O/U for hunting and clay target shooting. Are there any owners or former owners out there that have an opinion about this firearm? thank you for any input!

[Graybeard]

I can't answer this one directly but maybe can help somewhat indirectly. I owned a Remington Peerless. Can't recall right off if this was the name of this gun before or after the 332 name but either way the gun is BASICALLY the same for both.

I really liked the Peerless. If you've shot Remington 1100s or 1187s and shot them well most likely you'll do well with this one also as the dimension are pretty close. Fit was good but not outstanding. Function was flawless. I shot it well. I stopped using 12 ga. guns as the recoil was getting to me. I blamed it on bursitus in my right shoulder but have since found the problem is more likely a torn rotator cuff that desperately needs surgery which will probably happen next year some time. I sold it to a fellow who has used it extensively and very satisfactorily to compete in sporting clays. They are good guns well worth the money.

GB

[Grumpy]

:-) After waiting for replies on Graybeard and not receiving any negative comments, I ordered and received a Remington 332 High Gloss. The first thing I noticed was the finish. It was very good, but not perfect. It is about what a person would expect from a production gun. The checkering was not as sharp as I had hoped it would be, but it is functional. My Browning is about the same. The lock up on the barrels is tight. It took a little getting use to assembling the barrels to the receiver. My Browning is a lot quicker. The rib is more robust than the Beretta's. I did not like the 1/4" rib on the Beretta. The blueing and rolled engraving is better than most of the less expensive imports and about the same as other competeing over and unders.  There is a warning about modifing the barrels engraved on the barrels. No after market back boring or  extending the forcing cone.Triggers are crisp for both barrels. I haven't had a chance to shoot at any clay targets yet. I think I have a keeper.
Maybe Remington will come out with a target model with fancier wood and an upgrade in engraving. I see they have a Grade IV already but I haven't laid my eyes on one. Always looking for the next purchase.