I'm looking to buy a shotgun mostly for sport, skeet, trap and a little hunting. I'm looking into the Beretta 391 Parallel target, I've read in the Beretta catalogue that it is considered an all around competition gun that could be adapted for skeet, trap, and sporting. Your thoughts would be appreciated, please keep in mind that I'm a lefty. Thanks
Beretta 391 Parallel target. Recommended?
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The "parallel" in the gun's name refers to the comb of the stock, which is parallel to, (or nearly so) the barrel. A normal stock drops toward the butt. The advantage of such a stock is that head placement is less critical than with a normal stock, where moving your head fore or aft will give you a different angle of view over the barrel. The stock is therefore recommended for sporting clays, where a consistent mount at a variety of target presentations is required. Some hunters also extoll the virtues of a parallel stock, for the same reason.
Be aware that the 391 Parallel has a little more drop at comb than a standard Beretta stock with the shim for the most drop installed. I think that Beretta still built some cast into the stock, which will not do you any good as a southpaw. The best bet is to try the gun and see. Some people like the parallel stock, others do not. If it does not fit you, all the theory in the world won't help.
Sharptail
Be aware that the 391 Parallel has a little more drop at comb than a standard Beretta stock with the shim for the most drop installed. I think that Beretta still built some cast into the stock, which will not do you any good as a southpaw. The best bet is to try the gun and see. Some people like the parallel stock, others do not. If it does not fit you, all the theory in the world won't help.
Sharptail
Rod B
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I too have a 391 Urica. Mine is the Gold Sporting.
It has both stock height adjustment & cast on & off adjustment shims. I think all 391's come with these
Should be able to set it up for either left or right handed shooters.
Rod.
It has both stock height adjustment & cast on & off adjustment shims. I think all 391's come with these
Should be able to set it up for either left or right handed shooters.
Rod.
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beretta boy
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The 391 PT's stock spacers should give you all the adjustment you need for both drop & cast ( either left or right ) Seems the PT has a slightly different pistol grip radius and a slightly raised rib. In all, a pretty versatile target gun.
I would get it 28" - seems to balance and swing little better, and overall. is still 2" longer than a 30" O/U.
I would get it 28" - seems to balance and swing little better, and overall. is still 2" longer than a 30" O/U.
