Shadow Grand Prix Skeet (Extremely Rare) Eastfield Gunroom review
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Another rare review on the @eastfieldgunroom channel. A 1970's classic from a hugely respected Japanese manufacture from yesteryear. Renowned for their handling and durability, these guns were a huge hit in the 1970's and 80's here in the UK in particular.
We are of course talking about Nikko/Shadow shotguns. As many top shooters will have 'cut their competition teeth' on these guns this review will no doubt bring back happy memories for many.
Of course we wouldn't just settle for bringing you a review of one of Shadows basic models. As you would expect from Eastfield Gunroom, this is a special Shadow.
Years back I owned a Nikko Shadow Indy Trap, absolutely stunning gun for that era.
Bloody great to find you again on CZcams! I was really peeved when you left the last channel... It's great to have you back
Thank you for the comment. Glad that you have rediscovered me. Kind regards, Matthew
My late father shot a Shadow Indy skeet in the late 70s. He shot to a very high standard in what was then called ISU skeet. I remember the gun for its striking looks of the gun. From what I can remember, he was shooting against the likes of Brian Hebditch, Wally Sykes, Barry Simpson and Joe Neville plus many more. Thanks for another excellent video.
Thank you for your comment and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Shadow Indy's were the gun to have back in their day and some huge ISU stars that you mention there. Kind regards, Matthew
Wow what a beauty, love the barrel spacers, today's gun makers should take some notes.
Another well researched, informative video. Keep them coming.
I particularly liked the advert.
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Kind regards, Matthew
It's such a beautiful weapon that I feel like I'm holding it even when I'm examining it.
A great review on this gun & photography. I remember some Shadow Indy's very stylist for the age. 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Roger. I bet you have had a few Nikkos/Shadows in your time. Kind regards, Matthew
Matt - Great video - Have a word with the subtitle compiler! 👍👍
Thank you for your comment. I am glad that you enjoyed the review. Will have to check out the subtitles when I have a minute as I do them myself. Kind regards, Matthew
Absolutely loving these Matt- keep em coming!
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Kind regards, Matthew
Great Video! I own a similar gun marketed under the Miida brand. It is the Model Grandee Trap. Same style side plates, but in faux sidelock mode. All dark blue, 100% coverage with precious metal line engraving. Really cool, rare Japanese high end.
Thank you for your comment. There was certainly a Grandee model under the Nikko brand too. Am guessing that Nikko were manufacturing under several names. Great guns. Kind regards, Matthew
To be corrected, there are multiple Shadows listed on Guns International under Nikko
Another great and fascinating video Matt, well done. Hope the new business is coming along to plan 👍
Thank you Ian. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. All god here thank you. Website and gunroom nearly ready. Kind regards, Matthew
Hi Matt, now that takes me back to my early clay shooting days. what a lovely gun. I have never seen that particular model it being so rare but the Shadow range was very prominent in the late 70's/early 80's.
Being as i shot DTL/ABT etc the Shadow Indy trap was right up there. If i remember correctly they had skip chequering.
I didn't own one, i shot a Nikko 5000 /11 but i came across many Indys on the circuit. It was like looking down a motorway, we always reckoned that a light aircraft could land on the airflow rib!
If a trap variant came up today i'd buy it if i was brave enough. It's always a bit of a gamble with spares availability i guess on discontinued guns of that age though.
Anyway Matt keep these videos rolling with your inimitable style of presentation.
Looking forward to many more. 👍
Thank you for your comment. As you say these guns were huge at that time. You are correct about the skip chequering on the Indy models. The 5000 II was the sort of 'bread and butter' model here in the UK. I have hundreds of those through my hands over the years.Superb guns Nikkos and I am glad the video gave you some nostalgia.Kind regards, Matthew
Another interesting gun. Well done Matt.
Thank you for your comment. Kind regards, Matthew
Brilliant video love the air flow rib. 👌
Thank you for your comment. That rib was revolutionary at the time. Kind regards, Matthew
I loved those wide ribs such stunning looking guns. I had a lovely little Nikko 20 bore which had a black action with a gold eagles head on it shot like a dream! Strangely it had manufactured by golden eagle firearms on the barrel but it was a nikko and had nikko on the but pad any info on that Matt
Thank you for your comment. I believe that the Nikko you are referring to was called a Golden Eagle/Falcon. I have never ever seen a 20g version. Nikko did manufacture under a couple of other names inc Shadow. Kind regards, Matthew
Another quality video.
Thank you for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
just love your reviews cheers
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Kind regards, Matthew
Great video keep them coming 😊
Thank you for your comment. Lots more exciting stuff to come so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
The Kodensha plant made so many amazing bits of kit, can only imagine what they would be making today if olin/kodensha never went seperate , i'd argue kodensha guns where the best of the time from japan, miroku where and still are amazing and mechanically unburstable, but the fit and finish of the 101s and nikko's was just a little better in my opinion of the time
I have a Grand European which came out the same factory. I see a lot of similarities.
Thank you for your comment. I agree that Kodensha is responsible for some amazing shotguns. I plan to bring you many more on this channel so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
There is two Shadows listed on Guns International, one a skeet like this one
Hi Matt, Is Kevin Borley still using his Nikko to this day, he has won an enormous of trap titles with this brand.
Thank you for your comment. I believe that he uses a Perazzi but I'm not sure. There is no doubt that in their day there was little to touch a Nikko. Kind regards, Matthew
Hi John, i remember shooting with/against/at the same time as etc ...Kevin Borley at competition DTL back in the day. He was the guy to beat for sure, If i remember correctly he shot something like 600/700 first barrel kills without missing.
Now that took some concentration. Happy days.
Do you have any info on the Miroku 850 trap model with kernsten locking?
Thank you for your comment. I am not aware of this Miroku but will certainly see if I can find out any information. Kind regards, Matthew
Another great video.i remember a few Nikos being around, when I got into clays,mid eighties.quality gun but that rib is 14mm too wide for me!
Thank you for your comment. They were certainly a cult gun for sure. Kind regards, Matthew
I have shadow 7 indy,which I think is more attractive than this sideplated example. In particular the vented lined slots in the fore end are finer and the skip checkering far more attractive.
Thank you for your comment. Personally I am not a fan of skip chequering but that is just me. Kind regards, Matthew
Japanese shotguns are higu quality at reasonable vale... Ven better Than many italians..
Thank you for your comment. Kind regards, Matthew
I have a shadow indy and Winchetser indy, both skeet and both brilliant
Thank you for your comment. Absolute class both guns. Kind regards, Matthew
If,like me,you`re hard of hearing these sub titles make a nonsense of your commentary,please speak to your editor,Bretta,Nico,Miracle,um,sort of.
Thank you for your comment. I actually edit the subtitles myself and am unsure as to when you have watched the videos as most if not all should now have been edited properly. I choose to leave the ums, sort of etc in as these are part of the commentary. All manufacturers names etc should have been edited properly and I will look into this. Kind regards, Matthew
Got a Trap Gan!! .... Thinners gets varnish off !! R U Goin Game fair??
Hi Chris. I bet your 'gan' isn't a Grand Prix. Am going to the Gamefair on Saturday. Are we meeting for a latte?😂.
@@eastfieldgunroom Unfortunately No!! Going Friday!! (Best Day!!) But c u soon.. Cheers
Tip for vids. Get on with it. Also you don't need to list every gun that has been ever made.
Thank you for your comment. The feedback I have received suggests that viewers enjoy hearing about the different models but thank you for your opinion. Kind regards, Matthew