Browning vs Beretta

The only O/Us that seem me well from the factory, are the older Citori Skeet models, the XS Skeet, and some Citori field models like the 525 and 625. The 725s do not have enough drop at comb for me, unless they have an adjustable comb. No Beretta that I have shouldered fits me properly. My K-20 required an adjustable comb to get enough drop at comb, and even with an adjustable comb, I had to remove 3/16" from the comb on my F-3. Now if you are willing to mod the stock, you can make most O/U shotguns fit, but some people are not willing to start modifying a nicely finished stock.
 
Either are a good choice...but for me fit is king.

Go to your local club, soon someone will let you try their gun shoot a few till you find what fits you best. that's the gun I would buy
 
some of you may disagree with me here, but i also find gauge makes a big difference when it comes to fit, I like the Brownings in 16 and 20, but nothing else. the Berettas is 28 and .410 but nothing else, for me the best fitting 12ga is a Fabarm. It's all a matter of what feels right.
If parts are your concern, neither Browning or Beretta will give any trouble, they last forever and even when they do break, parts are cheap and easy to come by.
If you find yourself at Waterford on saturday mornings, your more then welcome to try my guns to help you choose.
good luck bud
 
jewman22 said:
some of you may disagree with me here, but i also find gauge makes a big difference when it comes to fit, I like the Brownings in 16 and 20, but nothing else. the Berettas is 28 and .410 but nothing else, for me the best fitting 12ga is a Fabarm. It's all a matter of what feels right.
If parts are your concern, neither Browning or Beretta will give any trouble, they last forever and even when they do break, parts are cheap and easy to come by.
If you find yourself at Waterford on saturday mornings, your more then welcome to try my guns to help you choose.
good luck bud
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I find that the Citori Lightning 12 gauge fits me, but the sub gauges do not have enough drop at comb. Yet the skeet, 525,625 models seem to fit the same regardless of gauge.
 
stubblejumper said:
I find that the Citori Lightning 12 gauge fits me, but the sub gauges do not have enough drop at comb. Yet the skeet, 525,625 models seem to fit the same regardless of gauge.
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Oh good, it's not just me that feels this way. I find the Citori 12ga to be to fat in the hands. I for the most part only shoot field guns, even though i rarely hunt, just find they work better for me.
 
mebiuspower said:
Is it so hard to get fitted for a gun?

Maybe not in Canada, but it's not hard to get on a plane these days?
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Actually, yes it is. I went to a certified master gunsmith in Alberta. Couldn't follow instructions and stock fitting technique was ummm.... questionable. Airfare to anywhere in the US is at least $250 - each way - so $500 presuming he can do it while you wait.

Some things are beyond normal stockfitting and make a big difference in how a shotgun feels. Grip radius, reach and forend profile would be examples and I'm sure there are more.

Rob!
 
Rob! said:
Actually, yes it is. I went to a certified master gunsmith in Alberta. Couldn't follow instructions and stock fitting technique was ummm.... questionable. Airfare to anywhere in the US is at least $250 - each way - so $500 presuming he can do it while you wait.

Some things are beyond normal stockfitting and make a big difference in how a shotgun feels. Grip radius, reach and forend profile would be examples and I'm sure there are more.

Rob!
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I wouldn't trust anyone other than the manufacturer.

There's Beretta gallery in NYC and Dallas. Hell going to the Beretta private museum alone is worth the trip to Brescia.

Pretty sure any shotgun manufacturer can measure you at any trade shows they attend around the world.
 
Rob! said:
Actually, yes it is. I went to a certified master gunsmith in Alberta. Couldn't follow instructions and stock fitting technique was ummm.... questionable. Airfare to anywhere in the US is at least $250 - each way - so $500 presuming he can do it while you wait.

Some things are beyond normal stockfitting and make a big difference in how a shotgun feels. Grip radius, reach and forend profile would be examples and I'm sure there are more.

Rob!
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S & S in Polson MT would be a nice drive from Southern AB. They have a very good reputation.
 
Rob! said:
Actually, yes it is. I went to a certified master gunsmith in Alberta. Couldn't follow instructions and stock fitting technique was ummm.... questionable. Airfare to anywhere in the US is at least $250 - each way - so $500 presuming he can do it while you wait.

Some things are beyond normal stockfitting and make a big difference in how a shotgun feels. Grip radius, reach and forend profile would be examples and I'm sure there are more.

Rob!
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A friend and I ordered "custom fitted" shotguns from a dealer/ supposed qualified gunfitter from Southern Alberta, and the results were disappointing to say the least. The guns that he sent us after receiving payment did not match the order sheets , and he was not prepared to provide shotguns that matched the order sheets, or offer refunds. My gun had an LOP 10mm longer than ordered, but my friends gun had an LOP 30mm longer and the drop at comb was 6mm too much. And we paid extra for custom stock dimensions.
 
stubblejumper said:
A friend and I ordered "custom fitted" shotguns from a dealer/ supposed qualified gunfitter from Southern Alberta, and the results were disappointing to say the least. The guns that he sent us after receiving payment did not match the order sheets , and he was not prepared to provide shotguns that matched the order sheets, or offer refunds. My gun had an LOP 10mm longer than ordered, but my friends gun had an LOP 30mm longer and the drop at comb was 6mm too much. And we paid extra for custom stock dimensions.
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If that's who I think it is, he's messed up a lot of orders that he never stood behind! A gun that I ordered came with the wrong barrels length and he swore that he "kept impeccable notes"!
 
mebiuspower said:
I wouldn't trust anyone other than the manufacturer.

There's Beretta gallery in NYC and Dallas. Hell going to the Beretta private museum alone is worth the trip to Brescia.

Pretty sure any shotgun manufacturer can measure you at any trade shows they attend around the world.
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Measuring can get you close but the only way to be certain is to shoot at some targets with a try gun.
 
Falconflyer said:
If that's who I think it is, he's messed up a lot of orders that he never stood behind! A gun that I ordered came with the wrong barrels length and he swore that he "kept impeccable notes"!
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These were FAIR shotguns, and I have talked to several people that will never deal with him again.
 
stubblejumper said:
A friend and I ordered "custom fitted" shotguns from a dealer/ supposed qualified gunfitter from Southern Alberta, and the results were disappointing to say the least. The guns that he sent us after receiving payment did not match the order sheets , and he was not prepared to provide shotguns that matched the order sheets, or offer refunds. My gun had an LOP 10mm longer than ordered, but my friends gun had an LOP 30mm longer and the drop at comb was 6mm too much. And we paid extra for custom stock dimensions.
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Those were definitely custom stock dimensions....just not for you or your friend. Unfortunate he didnt make it right for you guys
 
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