New Beretta 686 SP 1 Sporting or Demo Beretta 693 Field

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Hello,

Not sure what to do... I'm want to purchase a shotgun for clay shooting. I don't intent to go hunting. I want something that will last and that I will not regret. Should I go with the new Beretta 686 SP 1 Sporting or the Beretta 693 Field that is sold as a demo? What make me hesitate, is that the demo is the same price as the new 686 SP 1 Sporting.

Thank you for you suggestions here!
 
I have the 686 SP1 Sporting that I use for skeet and sporting clays. Being tall I find the extra LOP on the sporting to my liking. I find the gun handles and swings well for me. I believe that the 693 Field has a shorter length of pull so your LOP might be a deciding factor.
 
The 693 will have nicer wood if that floats your boat. A demo gun could have been used as a shooter for a weekend or 2 or could have been a display gun. Something shot over a few weekends wouldn't even be broken in yet.
 
Both will outlast you, assuming you learn how to take care of them. The sporting model may have an adjustable comb, which is advantageous. Otherwise, the 693 shows better at the range. Make sure the chosen gun has the correct cast for you.
 
The 686 Sporting should be about half a pound or so heavier than the 693 Field model. Recoil is cumulative over a long day of shooting and weight is helpful in mitigating recoil, other than that the two guns are very similar. As long as the 686 has Optima bore (and it should) that's the one I'd go for just for the extra weight more than anything.
Another factor might be barrel length, the Field gun will probably have 28 inch barrels and the Sporting gun will probably be 30 or 32 inches, I'd probably opt for 30's if I were you although 32 may have slightly better resale value in a Sporting gun.
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned it yet but make sure the gun fits you. Fit is one of the most important feature of a gun that allows you to shoot well and the SP 1 may have an adjustable stock where as the Field gun probably will not. The adjustable comb allows you to tailor the stock to better fit your face.
 
Thank you everyone! I did try both. I did not like the Browning. So I have placed an order for the 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting , 12 gage and 30 inch barrels. It's the model for 2020, so it has the Optima bore. Again, thank you!
 
Couellet20 said:
Thank you everyone! I did try both. I did not like the Browning. So I have placed an order for the 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting , 12 gage and 30 inch barrels. It's the model for 2020, so it has the Optima bore. Again, thank you!
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You will have a nice clay gun, enjoy it.
 
I think you made a wise decision. Sporting guns are lighter and tender have stronger recoil. That's not a big deal when hunting and shooting 6 or 7 shots. However 100 sporting clay targets will make you a little rattled. Also for me longer barrels ,means higher scores. I am not sure but most field guns are 28". I would not buy anything under 30" and currently shoot 32". Your 686 Silver Pigeon will serve you well.
 
You're going to be very happy with your purchase. For many shooters these are a lifetimer, they will last longer than you will. This is about as close as you can get to an all round gun for clay target shooting. Enjoy.
 
Kenny said:
I think you made a wise decision. Sporting guns are lighter and tender have stronger recoil. That's not a big deal when hunting and shooting 6 or 7 shots. However 100 sporting clay targets will make you a little rattled. Also for me longer barrels ,means higher scores. I am not sure but most field guns are 28". I would not buy anything under 30" and currently shoot 32". Your 686 Silver Pigeon will serve you well.
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I think you meant field guns.


Congrats Couelett20, I think you made the right choice and will enjoy that gun for a long time.
 
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