Pick one ...

[Noob_]

If fit wasn't an issue and both fit you like a glove, what would you choose for an all around sporting gun, however primarily used for trap?

A beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporter, 32 inch barrel or a Browning Citori 725 Sporter, 32 inch barrel?

interested in your opinions.

 

[thehook92a1]

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon.
I have a 682 Gold and love it.

 

[stubblejumper]

The issue is that they don't both fit me like a glove, the Citori 725 Sporting does fit me very well, but the 686 most certainly does not, because it doesn't have enough drop at comb for me. So for me, the Citori.

I am however curious as to just how you are determining the fit of each shotgun.

 

[Noob_]

I find the fit on both to be fine, looking into opinions on different aspects of either gun to help my decision.

 

[Claybuster]

Beretta. I've owned both brands. I prefer the balance, lower profile receiver, the forend configuration and the safety set up on the Berettas. Even though Browning has improved over the years I still find them muzzle heavy and I prefer a lighter, more dynamic gun with a more neutral balance.

 

[Kenny]

the Citori gets the nod here, But it is all about fit, If they both fit me well I would flip a coin, there al both great guns.

 

[SCHNEIDERSAUTO]

browings hold better resale value . had a beretta and had to give it away , like 1/2 what i paid for it .just my 2 cents .fit is the big thing

 

[525]

Browning hands down,push the lever to open the gun not holding the fore end,Beretta will flop barrels down like its wornout when new,725 has a nice feel and triggers to

 

[sigrunes]

Beretta for me all the way, ultra reliable.

 

[wilrob]

I own the 725 sporting and like it very much

 

[bangbang]

Out of those 2..725

Or look for 682 gold e..

 

[gttsc]

They are both fine. In my experience, my Beretta has been more reliable than my browning was. I used to have issues with federal top gun ammo in the bottom barrel of my Citori because a) the primers seem to be seated deeper than other ammo and b) the bottom firing pin on the browning does not seem to strike as far or as hard as my beretta, as I have never had this issue.

The berettas are definitely lighter, which in my opinion is not a real plus when you are looking at 28 or even 30" guns. I shoot a 32" 682 Gold E, and to me, it feels about the same in my hands as a 28" citori. I have shot some 28" berettas, and find them a shade light for me.

The nice thing about Berettas is that the aftermarket parts / service seems to be stronger. I just got back from Cole Gunsmithing in Maine, and there is nothing those guys cant do, fix or supply!

At my club, when I started shooting there 10 years ago, the citori was king (325/425/525/XS). Now, the rack is full of 682's and DT10s. I think that has been mostly driven by price and availability in the market though.

Bottom line, I don't think you can go wrong either way.

 

[beretta boy]

Not a tough choice for me !!!

 

[b6ddie]

Beretta --"founded in 1526" Not a tough choice for me- Using a 1992 Beretta Super Sport for sporting clays- at least 5000 rounds a year for 21 years-never missed a beat!

 

[Sapper33]

725 to 686 not sure, but the misses has a 625 Sporting and I have a 682 E and as much as I covet the 625 there is no way I would take it over my Beretta. I prefer the feel, balance, safety, barrel selector and a huge one: the extractors (Berettas system is ingenious).

 

[MarkJnK]

The general consensus out there is that if Beretta fits, Browning doesn't, and vice versa. They have different geometry. So I have a difficult time believing that both guns fit you equally well. One gun WILL fit you better... and thats the one you should buy. Both guns are equal from a quality standpoint, you will not regret either purchase, unless it doesn't fit you well. Personally I shoot Browning... because Browning fits me better, Beretta didn't feel right.

 

[gttsc]

One thing to consider in regards to fit: Not sure about the 686, but the 682's come with a lot of cast off in the stock (which is a good thing in my opinion). My experience is that brownings are usually neutral from the factory, with only the palmswell determining right or left handedness. I have taken myself and several other people to Klaus Hiptmayer to get some cast put in their guns. Not sure what other peoples experience is, but my 682 came from the factory with a lot of cast off, in fact I had to adjust the comb slightly to the left to take some out of it.

Also, for me, an adustable comb is a must, so any gun I bought off the shelf would have to have one. My 682 adustable comb is raised 1/2", which doesnt sound like much, but it is a huge difference in POI and fit from factory dimensions.