Citori 802 pros and cons SERIAL 02112NP131?

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I'm inclined to answer this question with an opinion versus a statement of fact. Never having hands on experience with the 802 ES, a best effort was made to provide some data for your question. The gun with serial number 02112NP131 was made in 1998. Here is the standard specs on the Citori 802. The Citori 802 is a Sporting Clays O/U. SPECIFICATIONS

Action: Boxlock over-under with single trigger, selective ejectors, and barrel selector incorporated in manual top-tang safety

Gauge: 12 with 2-3/4" chambers

Average Weight: 7 lbs., 5 ozs.

Overall Length: 45" (with flush tubes)

Barrels: 28"

Chokes: Six Invector Plus tubes: skeet and improved cylinder in flush mount; improved cylinder and modified in 2" and 4" extended versions

Stock: American walnut with schnabel fore-end and solid rubber recoil pad; dimensions--length of pull: adjustable in three stops from 14-1/4" to 14-1/2"; drop at comb: 1-9/16"; drop at heel: 1-3/4"

Receiver: Blued Pros: One of the best features is that you can use extended tubes to lengthen the barrels up to 4" longer than the actual barrel. In Sporting Clays, sometimes a Station will require longer shots and a 2" or 4" extension can improve scores. The 802 has a triple trigger system where you can change the width of the trigger. Back bored barrels and porting is standard. Besides the vented rib, the barrels are vented between each other for maximum cooling. Schnabel Forearm helps with positive grip and swing. Cons: The action is very tight when new. Some Shooters claim it takes 10,000 rounds to break a Citori 802 in. (Is this a bad thing?) No other cons or complaints could be found on the gun. Summary: Browning Sporting Clays have a better resale value than most competitors. You really cant go wrong with the 802 as a Sporting Clay gun. They are beautiful and are quality. I shoot a Citori Grade I in 16 ga for upland and absolutely adore the gun. It's hard to lay my favorite Auto 5 down sometimes, but my Citori 16 is pretty "Sweet". My opinion is that the 802 is probably a very fine gun. Enjoy.