Schnabel v. Beavertail forearm for O/U

jski · May 18, 2019

I’m thinking of replacing my beavertail forearm with a Schnabel forearm. Besides disliking the beavertail aesthetics, I’m more comfortable with a non-flared forearm. My Citori 20 gauge is straight, no flare-out (beavertail) or flare-in (Schnabel). This is strictly a skeet gun; don’t know if that matters?

Opinions?

George P · May 18, 2019

I prefer neither the beavertail or Schnabel foreend. If I have a choice, I want a straight foreend similar to a field Citori or like this on the Fabbri:

Much slimmer, no issues

troy fairweather · May 18, 2019

Don't use o\u much but do like the thin forends on sxs.

jski · May 18, 2019

I have a field grade Citori with a straight foreend and it works just fine. I’ve shouldered a Schnabel O/U but never shot one. They feel real nice.

Hookeye · May 18, 2019

I prefer the Lightning vs Hunter forends on Citoris. The Hunters look cool, but the Lightnings feel better.
As is usually the case.......can;t get both look and feel at the same time LOL.
Keeps me buying/trying stuff out.

jski · May 18, 2019

Looking on Browning’s website I’d say 2/3 of their high grade O/Us have Schnabel forearms.

George P · May 18, 2019

And they also port barrels; Schnabels are one thing you either like or detest. I don't like them.

Schnabel v. Beavertail forearm for O/U

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