![]() Horses for courses, eh? For people without the stretched dimensions of my bonce, the adjustable comb would make all the difference in the world for people like me, the Silver Pigeon is a better fit than many guns. I’m a bit taller, though, and I’d prefer it a little lower again. With about 32mm drop at the stock’s comb and 50mm at the heel, many people have complained their eye sits relatively low behind the sighting rib, despite the low-profile action. The Sporting’s vented ribs help keep it cooler on the range The real judge of a shotgun is fit, and fit is different for everyone. ![]() It’s compact, especially with the low-profile action that Beretta created by putting the locking mechanism between the two barrels rather than on top in the traditional fashion.īeside the 686, most guns look and feel chunky.ĭoes this make the Beretta better? No, not unless it fits you better. This goes well with the Beretta’s slim and sexy profile. The floral engraving pattern with Beretta trident is very attractive and accurately cut by laser, but the finish isn’t as refined as the more expensive guns These light barrels create a gun that’s easy to swing. And still more than strong enough to pass proofing tests. What it does seem to do is ensure Beretta’s barrels are light - probably the lightest in their class. ![]() They call this alloy Steelium and claim superior ballistic performance, though whether it’s true or not is impossible to quantify. In this 30” gun, the bare barrels including chokes weigh just 1426 grams.īeretta uses a tri-alloy steel in its barrels, which are drilled, cold hammer forged, then vacuum relieved. As of the 686’s updates a couple of years ago, you get a very light, strong set of barrels. ![]() The Sporting model comes with a full set of Optima HP screw-in flush chokes The ribs are vented here.Īn adjustable comb is available for the Sporting at extra cost. We’ve got 30-inch barrels, while 32 inches are also available for both models but you can only get 28s in the Field model. In this case, the gun has a schnabel tip, but you can choose a flush-finished fore-end. ![]() It has a wider fore-end than the Field model. The Silver Pigeon comes in a solid case with its accessories ![]()
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