Looking to buy one or the other fairly soon. I've handled both a little and I seem to like the feel of both. Does anyone know if there are any mechanical qualities that make one better than the other?
I know they are both considered quality guns and most people would choose one over the other based on fit alone, but I guess I don't know enough about what a shotgun should feel like to decide. I shoot a Merkel SXS as well as a Beretta auto. I've broken 90% on skeet with both.
Looking to get one or the other in 20 ga with 28-30" barrels. It will be used for hunting doves mainly and possibly Pheasants occasionally. Any clay targets will only be informal for hunting practice. I am leaning toward the SP1 686 because it is a little lighter and livelier. I do prefer the wood and the fit and finish on the Browning 725. The 725's safety, selector and action are smother in the examples I have handled.
