Beretta Shotguns
Discussion
Yup, had two and loved them, only sold to upgrade (yet to buy their replacement, and miss my SP 5 greatly). I'd hold off buying until (a) you know you like it, and (b) you get a better feel for what you like in a gun - if you're at a ground regularly you should have no problem getting some to try out. They are a lovely gun.
Beretta nomenclature is a funny one, but basically you've got the SP1 at the lowest end of the range, SP5 the highest.
If memory serves, at the entry level you've got the 686 models which are the Silver Pigeon S and the SP1. The SP II upwards are all 687s. The main differences you'll notice straight off the bat are the quality of woods, the detail (such as the engraving etc) and that sort of thing. Mechanically there's no huge differences that I'm aware of, unless something's changed fairly recently (I've no idea about the bottom end ones in that respect).
You've also got the choice of Sporting or field (game) - generally speaking sporters have a wider rib, taller comb, weigh a bit more etc. Sporters generally have longer barrels available - when clay swatters decide to try their hand at game shooting, they usually poke them in the eye on the swing
After that it's pretty much just choosing the bore, barrel length, and chokes you want.
Also consider the Browning 525 range, they're also really nice guns at a similar prices, and don't be afraid of second hand.
Beretta nomenclature is a funny one, but basically you've got the SP1 at the lowest end of the range, SP5 the highest.
If memory serves, at the entry level you've got the 686 models which are the Silver Pigeon S and the SP1. The SP II upwards are all 687s. The main differences you'll notice straight off the bat are the quality of woods, the detail (such as the engraving etc) and that sort of thing. Mechanically there's no huge differences that I'm aware of, unless something's changed fairly recently (I've no idea about the bottom end ones in that respect).
You've also got the choice of Sporting or field (game) - generally speaking sporters have a wider rib, taller comb, weigh a bit more etc. Sporters generally have longer barrels available - when clay swatters decide to try their hand at game shooting, they usually poke them in the eye on the swing
After that it's pretty much just choosing the bore, barrel length, and chokes you want.
Also consider the Browning 525 range, they're also really nice guns at a similar prices, and don't be afraid of second hand.
Edited by Stu R on Sunday 11th December 21:48
You want one of these.......and a spoonfull of amazing talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6bKbqSdNEc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6bKbqSdNEc
Almost bought a SP 20bore a while ago, lovely gun at £1300iirc ,the chap at the gun room made the point that you could have a day shooting without a single bird over you and still have a great day just by holding the gun.
Went for a cheaper Browning 525 in the end tho' and i get pleasure from knowing i saved £350
eta My Browning came without autosafe and had to be altered, (assume this is usual ? ) Worth checking although maybe not important for a clay gun.
Went for a cheaper Browning 525 in the end tho' and i get pleasure from knowing i saved £350
eta My Browning came without autosafe and had to be altered, (assume this is usual ? ) Worth checking although maybe not important for a clay gun.
Edited by R TOY on Wednesday 14th December 18:38
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