Haven't shot a lot of shotgun lately, but finding I'm getting back into it again. I picked up a 686 Silver Pigeon S on a trade a couple of years ago. Now that I've had a chance to shoot it a bit, I find it needs a bit of stock work to fit me. Tried out a Browning Citori GTS in my local shop today and it fit me really well. Is there anything functionally to choose between the 2 ? Superficially, the fit/finish on the Beretta seems a bit nicer, but not much. Am thinking of working a trade, or just selling the Beretta on the EE.
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon S vs Browning Citori GTS
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I've owned Brownings and Berettas and think they are equally good guns. There are some differences between the two systems neither are a compelling reason to choose one over the other.
The first is the locking system. The Browning uses a sliding underbolt which causes the receiver to be taller but narrow while the Beretta uses two locking lugs which means a shorter but wider receiver.
The safety/barrel selectors are different. That doesn't make a difference for targets but I prefer the Beretta style over the Browning if using the gun to hunt.
Neither has an edge IMO so pick the one that fits you best.
The first is the locking system. The Browning uses a sliding underbolt which causes the receiver to be taller but narrow while the Beretta uses two locking lugs which means a shorter but wider receiver.
The safety/barrel selectors are different. That doesn't make a difference for targets but I prefer the Beretta style over the Browning if using the gun to hunt.
Neither has an edge IMO so pick the one that fits you best.
