Beretta 686 28 gauge

[Crashman]

Hey everyone, I have been away form the shotgun sports for a few years, ever since my Weimaraners passed. I am a hunter-mainly upland with the occasional waterfowl hunt. I have a new pup now, and am getting a second pup next week. I want to get a new O/U for my hunting adventures with the new pups and the 686 has caught my eye. In the past I have owned the Savage 512, Franchi Veloce, Franchi Rennasaince, and currently own a Savage Milano (FAIR). All were good and I enjoyed them all. I am going to stick with the 28 gauge as my main gun, but may also pick up a 20 for gunning in tests, and the occasional trap/skeet shooting or as my waterfowl piece.

Anyone here with real in the field experience with the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon? All the shotguns mentioned above were mechanical triggers, but apparently the Beretta is inertia, has this ever created any problems? I have never experienced a dud or a light strike in many hundreds and maybe thousands of rounds that I have fired so I don't really think it is an issue. Any input would be appreciated, or suggestions on other O/Us in a similar quality and price range.

Picture of the pup for extra attention!

 

[45CAT]

I’ve got a 12 and the 20/28 combo set. No problems at all. Pull the trigger, guns goes bang and the bird goes plop and the occasional squirrel. It’s a workhorse with spare parts available

 

[warzaw]

The 28 is a sweetheart the 686 28 frame sized to gauge the best bang for the buck mine has been foolproof. The triggers are great.The new pup will love it.

 

[MK2750]

If you shoot the Milano you have well, you may find the Beretta less than ideal. They do look similar but the fit is quite different. The Milanos were made for the US market and have no cast and a little more drop than the 686. The 686 is cast at the factory for a right handed shooter (unless you order differently) and has less drop.

My grouse guns are both by FAIR. A Milano in 20 and an Iside in 20. I shoot the Milano very well and it fits me perfect. It is like a classic Citori only much lighter.

I love the look of the 686 so it was an obvious candidate for an upgrade. I tried and owned several but they were not for me. I could get on with them okay shooting casual clays but on the flush it just wasn't a natural fit.

You may want to try before you buy.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

If you shoot the Milano you have well, you may find the Beretta less than ideal. They do look similar but the fit is quite different. The Milanos were made for the US market and have no cast and a little more drop than the 686. The 686 is cast at the factory for a right handed shooter (unless you order differently) and has less drop.

My grouse guns are both by FAIR. A Milano in 20 and an Iside in 20. I shoot the Milano very well and it fits me perfect. It is like a classic Citori only much lighter.

I love the look of the 686 so it was an obvious candidate for an upgrade. I tried and owned several but they were not for me. I could get on with them okay shooting casual clays but on the flush it just wasn't a natural fit.

You may want to try before you buy.

I agree with everything stated above.

If you love your Milano, before you purchase a Beretta, take a good look at what F.A.I.R. currently offers.