Beretta 391 Teknys Sporting Gold
- Thread starter Covey Ridge
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What are you going to be shooting at? I've owned up to 3 of these guns but have 2 now. One is a 391 Trap, the other is a 391 Parallel Target. I use the Parallel target for most of my shooting but have been working on the trap gun so I can use it more. I had a sporting gun which I think would have made a great field gun too but I sold it as I had the opportunity to buy the Trap model and need to free up the cash. The 391 Sporting was a good skeet gun for me, if I still had it, I would use it for ducks this coming fall.
I've shot maybe 8000 rounds in the last year out of these guns, no cycling problems save for one day when my gun needed a good cleaning and I had 2 hang up on skeet. Well made, not to bad to completely take apart if you have any mechanical savy at all. Shotgun World website has a detailed how to disassemble/assemble sticky in the "I love my Beretta" section.
I'm not a fan of the "Extra Wood" finish.
Dan
I've shot maybe 8000 rounds in the last year out of these guns, no cycling problems save for one day when my gun needed a good cleaning and I had 2 hang up on skeet. Well made, not to bad to completely take apart if you have any mechanical savy at all. Shotgun World website has a detailed how to disassemble/assemble sticky in the "I love my Beretta" section.
I'm not a fan of the "Extra Wood" finish.
Dan
Sorry, I should have mentioned I will use it for trap and skeet. I already own a BT-99, Citori XT-trap, a Benelli Supersport, 1100G3, CTI II, two Franchi O/U, Beretta Onyx Pro,two 870 wingmasters, and a Supernova. I have mentioned all these so they are not suggested instead, not to gloat.
I've heard thet the Beretta and Benelli are the only autos that the dove outfitters in south america have on hand for customers to use. Supposedly nothing else stands up to 500-1000 rounds per day, every day. I guess thats a pretty good recommendation.
I have owned all of those except the Onyx Pro. I have two parallel targets. Works great for sporting as well as trap and skeet. Works well for international trap as well but other shooters to not like the auto on the line. When I fire only one shot I take time to remove the other other round before I move. Slows things down for the shooter who is about to step on to my station. My first 391, I clean every 1500 rounds. The second one, I have yet to clean. No problem with either. I have tried the trap version, but for me the parallel target works better. For trap it is a toss up between the pt and a perazzi that I also own. I usually choose the p gun because the 391 auto action often triggers the voice activated trap.
I would recommend the Parallel Target model. Make sure to take it to the patterning board and find the point of impact. The shims that come with it ar easy to switch, pay attention to the DX and SX designations (right hand/left hand cast off) and make sure the same numbers are facing out too. I was using the T-40 DX but after patterning I found the T-42.5 DX was better and my scores have improved. I also use the PT for doubles and skeet and it works well.
Dan
P.S. The problem with the Tekneys I heard about was the raised decals would come off.
The Beretta 391 is the best semi-automatic on the market for clay shooting IMO. The Teknys is a fancier version and the Gold is fancier yet. But for all that extra money you pay for the fancy stuff the gun doesn't shoot any better than the standard grade 391 Sporting or the Parallel Target both of which are considerably less expensive.
A few folks at our club are shooting Teknys. A couple have lost the plastic stock insert and getting replacements is apparently not all that easy.
A few folks at our club are shooting Teknys. A couple have lost the plastic stock insert and getting replacements is apparently not all that easy.
beretta boy
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Two Parallel Targets as well.
Not partial to silver coloured receivers on any firearms ...
far prefer blueing (or black anodize) or colour case hardening.
Coles upgrade wood rather than shiny silver and colored enamel for me
Not partial to silver coloured receivers on any firearms ...
far prefer blueing (or black anodize) or colour case hardening.
Coles upgrade wood rather than shiny silver and colored enamel for me
It does come with the optima extended chokes right? Stoeger has told me they do not??? How is that possible? I think I just got the wrong info? The lesser models have them but not the Gold? That makes no sense. If you guys have one let me know thank you.
Thad
There were 2 models of the teknys, the sporting model with extended chokes and a field model with flush mount chokes. I always had trouble with my enamel inserts staying on the gun and I did have sent it back to have the shell lifter replaced as it was slightly twisted and would jam frequently. Other than that I shot my best ever rounds of sporting clays with this shotgun, then my shoulder went bad and had to switch to the Teknys in 20 gauge, which I now shoot well. FS
There were 2 models of the teknys, the sporting model with extended chokes and a field model with flush mount chokes. I always had trouble with my enamel inserts staying on the gun and I did have sent it back to have the shell lifter replaced as it was slightly twisted and would jam frequently. Other than that I shot my best ever rounds of sporting clays with this shotgun, then my shoulder went bad and had to switch to the Teknys in 20 gauge, which I now shoot well. FS
beretta boy
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- Orillia, Ontario
As I recall, The Teknys Gold Field had green enamel inserts & flush mounted chokes, while the Teknys Gold Sporters & Trap guns came with blue enamel inserts & extended chokes.
beretta boy
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- Orillia, Ontario
marshall.
The Parallel target has what looks something like a Monte Carlo stock ... supposedly the top of the comb being parallel ( or nearly so) the rib ... so no matter where you place the gun to your face, you should achieve the same alingnment.
The PT's also have a step in the rib ... (many find that to be of benefit for rapid target acquisition) and a reduced pistol grip cross section and radius ... a benefit to those with smaller hands. Although I wear an "XL" sized glove, I find the PT's grip much more to my liking. The PT is designed as a "target" gun ... both mine shoot flat, making them IMHO ideal for Skeet, Sporting & Field use.
Yes you can use one for Trap, but most would find they would have to set it up with the high shims so a bit more of the rib was visible. Otherwise, you would have to cover the target to get a good break.
Hope that helps.
The Parallel target has what looks something like a Monte Carlo stock ... supposedly the top of the comb being parallel ( or nearly so) the rib ... so no matter where you place the gun to your face, you should achieve the same alingnment.
The PT's also have a step in the rib ... (many find that to be of benefit for rapid target acquisition) and a reduced pistol grip cross section and radius ... a benefit to those with smaller hands. Although I wear an "XL" sized glove, I find the PT's grip much more to my liking. The PT is designed as a "target" gun ... both mine shoot flat, making them IMHO ideal for Skeet, Sporting & Field use.
Yes you can use one for Trap, but most would find they would have to set it up with the high shims so a bit more of the rib was visible. Otherwise, you would have to cover the target to get a good break.
Hope that helps.
