|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622 |
Yesterday I horse traded a lightly used silver pigeon sporter 1. I would guess it at 95% to 99%, one nick on the butt stock and a small smudge under the brl. Both bores are like mirrors and it locks up like a vault. Came with 5 chokes. I was told it was built in 2001. Anything I should know about this mdl Berttta. It is my first O/U shorty.
Thanks Erich
At some point my hobbies became my life.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622 |
not the response I was looking for.
At some point my hobbies became my life.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,943
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,943 |
They are wonderful guns, great design. Best shotgun for the money you can buy.
Shallow frame is a big asset - stronger, lighter.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 50,628
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 50,628 |
I have a couple 686s in different configurations, but they are they same gun and durable!
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,972
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,972 |
Nothing better in that price range. It just depends on if it or a Browning fits you better. They are both the only entry level O/U I would recommend.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,899
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,899 |
If you ever have a problem or need service on it(not likely), Coles Gunsmithing is the go to guy in the US. Clearwater (I think) FL. Rich Cole used to be in Maine and then Florida in winter, but I think they're just in FL now. Beretta corporate is not known for great service. The good news is that you probably won't need them. Great gun though.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622 |
I have only owned it for a few weeks. It was a great deal I could not pass it up. I am sure I will love it.
Thanks Erich
At some point my hobbies became my life.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,761
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,761 |
I have Beretta shooters at my gun club that have up to 1/2 million rounds through their Beretta's. Only issue in one shotgun was a broken extractor. Many guns of other skeet shooters have 200,000 plus rounds.
I doubt you will live long enough to wear out your new shotgun.
Doc
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622 |
WOW
thats a lot of shells
At some point my hobbies became my life.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,230
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,230 |
Congratulations. Nice score.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,953
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,953 |
I have only owned it for a few weeks. It was a great deal I could not pass it up. I am sure I will love it.
Thanks Erich Have you shot it yet? And wow.....that's a lot of rounds.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 622 |
Yes I have,
I really like it.
At some point my hobbies became my life.
|
|
|
|
|
531 members (1beaver_shooter, 1moredeer, 1minute, 1OntarioJim, 1Longbow, 1lessdog, 65 invisible),
2,595
guests, and
1,393
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,449
Posts18,471,018
Members73,934
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
