Beretta 692

He did for us ! Steve puts out the Blue Book of Gun Values so he rates special status ( I do not). It was an impressive day.
I'm well aware that CG is not hand made, but I like it anyways (even if it's not quite as well fit, or has as much character as a hand fitted bespoke gun).
Enjoy your beretta and continued good health to you.
 
Tried to rent the local shotgun club's 692 today. Unfortunately it was not available. Guys were saying it had a couple days this year where it was out of service due to mechanical faults. Didn't hear all the details but something about bent or broken extractors?
 
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Tried to rent the local shotgun club's 692 today. Unfortunately it was not available. Guys were saying it had a couple days this year where it was out of service due to mechanical faults. Didn't hear all the details but something about bent or broken extractors?
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I'm aware of a 692 that was a loaner at a high-end private club in Ontario that went out of service due to an extractor issue. In fairness though that gun was heavily used and, ahem, not properly maintained. I would expect the same from a rental gun at a club.

Any gun from any maker can have the odd glitch or parts breakage and they are easily fixed. No biggie and certainly not a reason to avoid the model unless there are similar reports from people who own them.

I've shot various iterations of the A400, DT11, 692, 690 and 486 and even bought one of them. All of the new Beretta models are incremental improvements on their predecessors but not so much so that anyone should replace an earlier model that you already own. So I won't buy an A400 because I already have a 391 nor would I suggest replacing a 682 with a 692, a 471 with a 486, a 687 with a 690 or a DT10 with a DT11.

(Note to readers: The above opinions from the poster known as Claybuster were reached independently based on his experience, knowledge and charm. The opinions were not posted as the result of a fancy dinner in Brescia, a massive discount on a gun, a free wood upgrade, a kiss on the cheek from a Fausti sister or a ride in Ugo Beretta's Maserati. ;))
 
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Note to readers: The above opinions from the poster known as Claybuster were reached independently based on his experience, knowledge and charm. The opinions were not posted as the result of a fancy dinner in Brescia, a massive discount on a gun, a free wood upgrade, a kiss on the cheek from a Fausti sister or a ride in Ugo Beretta's Maserati. ;))
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LOL !!!!!! (although, I think if it was Barbara I could shill for Fausti ..................)
 
Was able to shoot a few rounds trap and skeet with the 692 sporting last weekend. Even with the less than perfect fit and finish, I do have to say, the gun balances amazingly. It feels light without actually being too light, the balance point is right behind the hinge pins. Recoil feels different compared to my 682 Gold E, 692 is more of a shove compared to the 682's snap.

The chokes are tighter compared to the 682. I was able to shoot trap with IC at 16 yd with no problem at all.
 
Gasanwu said:
Was able to shoot a few rounds trap and skeet with the 692 sporting last weekend. Even with the less than perfect fit and finish, I do have to say, the gun balances amazingly. It feels light without actually being too light, the balance point is right behind the hinge pins. Recoil feels different compared to my 682 Gold E, 692 is more of a shove compared to the 682's snap.

The chokes are tighter compared to the 682. I was able to shoot trap with IC at 16 yd with no problem at all.
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That is similar to my experience with the new Berettas. I believe the forcing cones that extend well into the barrel are responsible for generally tighter patterns. I haven't done extensive patterning but rudimentary work at the board shows tighter patterns when compared to other guns with similar choke constrictions.

The change in the handling dynamics is in my opinion due to the much heaver receiver. I compared weights between a DT11 and a Perazzi MX8 both with 32" barrels. The Beretta was 9 ounces heavier overall but surprisingly its barrel and forend assembly were 3 ounces lighter despite a thicker forend, extended chokes and wider rib. Both guns balance on the hinges so most of that extra 12 ounces is in the receiver. I believe that extra weight between the hands makes the gun smooth to swing without feeling muzzle heavy.

I haven't done a similar examination of a 692 vs. a 682E but it wouldn't surprise me if the results were similar.
 
I had an SV10 previously, and couldn't find a single mark, burr, or irregularity. Since the 692 was built on the same premise, with a few extras on the side, I wouldn't accept those marks or irregularities. Especially since it's twice the price of its' younger brother. That's unacceptable. CNC or no CNC.

I don't want to get off topic on this, but a used ASE90, DT10 for the same amount of money as a 692 would be a better purchase..
 
Must be a lemon of a Beretta my buddy's got, the ejector selector just broke on his lower barrel. NOT GOOD. Pictures:

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Every manufacturer has produced a gun that has broken at some point ! I like Beretta and would love to own one but, like Stubblejumper, I have yet to find one that shoulders better (to me anyways) than most Brownings do.
 
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