I've shouldered several Brownings and they never line up for me. All I see is rib. When I throw up a Berretta all I see is beads which should hit where I'm looking and not high. I'm confused by the different Berretta models and what's for what and why. What model(s) would make a good all purpose shooter?
Beretta offers both field and sporting models . The silver" pigeon" and "silver pigeon sporting" I think there is a slight difference in the weight and the action .
the sporting models may have more of a raised rib and weight more .
Sporting guns designed to be loaded only when you are in the box don't have automatic safetys . Most field guns have an automatic safety that is on when you load and close the action . This is just a matter of preference .
You mentioned that your looking for an all around gun for ducks over decoys I don't think the Berettas have a 31/2 inch chamber that you may want .
In regard to flush or extended choke tubes you can purchase a set of Carlsons and have both.
My ideal of the perfect all around gun would be 28inch barrels with extended and flush choke tubes, 3 1/2inch chambers and recoil pad .