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Ackleyfan,

Yes I have looked at the Browning 725 and I like many of its features. Despite that, I just didn't warm up to it. It is an improvement on the old Citori, in my opinion. Tried and true = the Citori. Longevity, reliability, etc, etc. Undisputed.

However, in my hands it always felt uncomfortable, .... board like, as in a 2x4.

I'm not trying to stir the pot, but the old Citori just didn't fit, or appeal to me. The 725 looks great, and felt much better than the Citori, but wasn't quite there.

gundog.

Edod,
Being a lefty I have considered that route and I may have to go that way (getting a new stock with left hand cast, or having one bent). I'd rather not, if it can be avoided, however.

Thank you for the info on places that will perform that service. If it comes to it, that will be exactly what I would need.

gundog

I coach SCTP for the county I live in, one of our kids bought a new 725 and I got to handle it as well shoot it.
I can't tell you why but I like the older 3,4,525 better.
I do know that his broke and Browning had it for over 6 months before he got it back.

I tell the kids I coach that are on the fence between Browning and Beretta to find one that fits you and go with that one.
If both fit well, I lean heavy toward Beretta (I have had both). My reasons are these:
1) Stocks, you can find lots of stocks for Beretta's, both new and used if you want to change it out.
2) Barrels, if you buy a 12 ga frame Beretta, you can find different length barrels or even different ga. (20 or 28) that are made to go onto the frame.
3) The Beretta's have a replaceable hinge point so if the gun wears loose, you can send it in and they can change the hinge point out to an oversized one. Best as I remember they have about (3) different sizes.

As far as Beretta 686/687 series shotguns, I might add that the locking pins are also replaceable, and are available oversized to correct for any wear. I have never had this done, but I believe this is true. If I am wrong, I'm sure I'll hear about it shortly!

I personally don't own a 725 but have been looking at them not sure what I want yet, need to go check out the Beretta... good luck in your search!

Does the 686 have mechanical triggers?

They have inertia triggers. Some put lighter springs in the triggers so they are less likely to fail on the reset.

No they don't but they can be converted. I had a skeet tube set and this had to be done in order for the 410 to work.

Pickin' nits here, but FACTORY 686/687's in 28 or 410 have mechanical triggers. At least the ones I own do.

I stand corrected, your right, I was thinking of the 12 and 20 ga only.

Thanks Guys....