Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 field weight

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Hi,

I know this has been asked before but it wasn't clearly answered. Does anyone have the precise weight of their 686 SP1 field? (not the sporting model).

I understand that wood density can vary from gun to gun but I've seen all kinds of specs in reviews ranging from 6.8lbs to 7.5lbs (I doubt there would be that much variance just from wood density). I'd like to have a better ball park figure.

I'm on the fence between a Benelli 828U and Beretta 686 SP1 field and having a light weight gun is critical since I do a lot of walking when hunting.

Thanks,
 
Guns, especial two barrel guns, can have a fair degree of variance in weight. The "spec" from a modern gunmaker, will just about always be on the low side. That's because in modern marketing terms, 'lighter" is better.

Influencing factors, as has been noted, include the density of the wood, as well as the LOP, along with barrel length. But other, less obvious but important factors can be at play. One is how the barrels have been "struck". Which essentially means, how have they been shaped. It was/is one of the most significant ways bespoke (custom) guns are altered to hit an exact target weight. Another is has the butt stock been drilled out? If so, is it hollow or has it been weighted?

Two barrel guns are typically heavier than spec because it takes more work to lighten them. If it was the other way around, they'd typically be lighter.
 
I really should have waited until a Sporting model came up.
Would love an adjustable comb, the longer barrels, and the added weight.
I don't hunt. I'm just busting clays with it. It does ok on the sporting clay track. Better than me anyway, but I'm at a disadvantage on the trap field with it.
 
I assume you're looking at both models at Ross', his site indicates he has both in stock, handling both will be the best answer here. So far as comparison between the models, most people I've talked who have owned and 828U, haven't kept them long, a little too complex and a little too light for their tastes. From my perpective, if you are looking for a lightweight O/U grouse gun, an SP1 in 20ga where be money better spent. Reliability and lightweight.
 
Thanks for all the tips! One thing I didn't mention is that I'm stuck on 12ga since I primarily use steel for hunting and 20ga steel selection is non-existent.

After further research, I now have my eye on a Blaser F16. It seems priced on par with the Benelli 828U, it's 7lbs (for real), and their quality is without reproach according to all the reviews I've read. Time to go handle one.
 
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