Beretta 692 Sporting Black

There are lots of mixed reviews about the 692. I think most issues were with the first produced ones but Im almost certain Beretta has fixed the issues. A friend of mine shoots a 692 sporting and has nothing but good things to say about it. 10,000 rounds with zero issues.
 
Not specific to the black, no.

Ironically enough the only place shown wear on the exterior is the proud hinge pins. Very minor marks for when the gun is rested on its side. The 690/692 normal and black would both have these issues. It’s minor and to be expected to a degree. I do treat the gun with the utmost care, but 10-15k rounds is still a lot of trigger time. I don’t plan on replacing it anytime soon. It’s not even broken in!
 
Shibby! said:
Not specific to the black, no.

Ironically enough the only place shown wear on the exterior is the proud hinge pins. Very minor marks for when the gun is rested on its side. The 690/692 normal and black would both have these issues. It’s minor and to be expected to a degree. I do treat the gun with the utmost care, but 10-15k rounds is still a lot of trigger time. I don’t plan on replacing it anytime soon. It’s not even broken in!
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Thanks Shibby.

With that spring that adds pressure on the forend iron it should stay tight for a very long time maybe it will help keep the hinge pins lasting longer.

Time will tell your well on your way.
 
Diff between 690 vs 692:

- barrels. 14” forcing cones vs 5?” on 690.
- weights accepted on both barrel and stock. 690 is stock only.
- adjustable trigger position in 692
- removable and replaceable trigger pack on 692
- slightly different finish / appearance on 692
- colour coded chokes on 692
- 692 comes with all three but pads.
- About $1300 extra for 692.
 
Shibby! said:
Diff between 690 vs 692:

- barrels. 14” forcing cones vs 5?” on 690.
- weights accepted on both barrel and stock. 690 is stock only.
- adjustable trigger position in 692
- removable and replaceable trigger pack on 692
- slightly different finish / appearance on 692
- colour coded chokes on 692
- 692 comes with all three but pads.
- About $1300 extra for 692.
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If that is the only difference, the 690 is the one to buy.
 
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Great gun! The new ones are bomb proof...just be careful w the carbon fibre rib when you put it in the rack and you’ll have it in good shape for a very long time
 
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Shibby! said:
Diff between 690 vs 692:

- barrels. 14” forcing cones vs 5?” on 690.
- weights accepted on both barrel and stock. 690 is stock only.
- adjustable trigger position in 692
- removable and replaceable trigger pack on 692
- slightly different finish / appearance on 692
- colour coded chokes on 692
- 692 comes with all three but pads.
- About $1300 extra for 692.
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Another difference is that the 692 is listed as being 170 grams heavier than the 690. I don't know exactly where this weight comes from and it isn't much but it does help to push the weight up around the 8 lb mark where a target gun should be.
The 692 black would have the carbon fiber rib which would shed a few grams of weight from the steel rib found on the non-black model.

I'm not sure what shibby is referring to when he says "removable and replaceable trigger pack on 692". To be clear, the 692 does not have a removable trigger pack, not at least in the same way that a Perazzi Mx8 or Dt-10/11 has, if that's what he means. The only way it's removable is the usual way of removing the stock and dismantling the trigger group. It is however adjustable for length which is a nice feature if you have long hands like I do.

And I could be wrong here but I don't think that the 690 has the selectable ejector/extractors that the 692 has.

When the first 690/692's to came out the internet was abound with third hand stories about guns blowing up etc, the usual nonsense. I think that the reality is that there were some problems with ejectors at first that Beretta quickly fixed and after that the guns have been fine. I had several 682 Gold E's and they're hard guns to beat but I think the 692 is a better gun in every way.
 
You’re right about the trigger. I typed that quickly.

Early versions had selectable ejection. I don’t believe anymore. It was also the part to fail on the ejectors. 2nd is the foreend screw they can come out. Keep it tight and all is good.

Mine had a mild failure around 20,000 rounds. Still functional and shot most of this year with it on extraction. Replaced by Beretta for free even though off warranty. I may go back to extraction only anyways. Somewhat prefer it

Great guns. I’d buy another.
 
I've heard about the fore end screws coming loose. I've had those screws on other guns come loose too so as a matter of habit I now put some blue locktite on them to avoid having a problem when shooting.

Beretta still advertises selectable ejection/extraction on their website but they're notorious for being out of date with what they're currently doing so you could very well be correct on that.

I'm only just approaching 10 k rounds through mine at this time, normally I'd have more than that but I have a couple of other guns that I've been shooting quite a bit at sporting so the 692 is only getting light use. I've had zero issues with it though and I'd buy another one tomorrow in a heart beat!
 
I’d need to look at one to confirm the selectability is gone. I did go to Beretta days and when pointing out my issue to the rep, I was a bit dumbfounded for a second, and then I said this is different. He did confirm a change. The change was how mine selects the two options and it appeared as if it’s no longer changeable. The rep was a bit wish-washy on the confirmation that it’s no longer selectable.

I’ve been wanting to inspect my friends 692’s to see if theirs are wearing or broken too. Sounds like Beretta knows of the issue and for the time being is helping out with parts. (The parts are pretty cheap).
 
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