I have a Beretta DT10 32" Sporter that I bought in 2000. I use it for Sporting, 5-Stand and Skeet ... more Skeet lately than anything else.
I'm guessing, but likely 75,000 rounds through it. Top lever still right of centre, and although it's not as "tight" now as when now, it is far from loose.
Absolutely zero mechanical issues.
It weighs 128.5 oz. , or 8.03 lbs. It is a very responsive gun, much more so than any similar Kreighoff I've tried, and somewhat more so than three DT-11's I've shot.
Early DT-11's were close to or just over 9 lbs. A few refinements along the line and they were down to 8-1/2 lbs. Newer ones I'm told have carbon fibre ribs and some kind of
synthetic trigger guard to save weight. I'm not a fan of adjustable combs and ribs, but the DT-11 ACS might be a good choice for a "do it all" target gun. My own choice for
a DT-11 would be the new "Black" version.
Two buddies tried the Blaser F3's ... both have switched after only a year or so ... one to a DT-11 and one to an MX-8 Perazzi. I'm not a fan (Blaser) ... they reminded me of a "high buck Ruger". Just don't see many Guerini's or Rizzini's at the various ranges, however there are a few. Lots of Browning 625's and 725's. Fine if you like them. Whichever you choose, it is hard to go wrong with the quality in a Browning, Beretta, Kreighoff, Kolar or Perazzi. More importantly, you will want a gun that truly "fits', balances between the hands and shoots to where you are looking ... or can be made to do so with a little gunsmithing. I had the cast-off increased, drop increased, length of pull decreased and pitch decreased on my DT-10 within a month of acquiring it. After a lot of patterning, it now shoots where I look. All will pattern well with factory original chokes and good loads.
If your heart is set on a new gun ... go for it. It should balance between the hands and despite it's weight, should feel like it swings smoothly ... neither hard to start or stop. It should in other words feel lively, and you should be looking straight and flat (or ever so slightly above) down the rib. It should feel good and comfortable. For that kind of dough,
i would want to shoot one or two of the model you have your sights set on. Most good shooters at a local club will, if you explain what you are considering, will offer to let you shoot a round or two with their guns to help you decide. If you are not opposed to a good used target gun, there are several out there for sale that have been well looked after and not abused. Most clubs have a bulletin board with target guns for sale ... or post a "want to buy" on the board. Check the EE on this site ... good target guns come up fairly frequently.
If the price tag on a new DT-11 is a little stiff for you, I would certainly consider the same gun in a 692 ... they too are a very robust model that will serve you well for years.
Good luck on your search !
