Milkmaster
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I have finally decided to indulge in a Beretta O/U shotgun. I hardly hunt any more. The gun would be used mostly for trap. I am hoping I can be at least as successful as I am with my 1100 Classic Trap. My 1100 works just fine, but I am just ready for a change. I can name just about any older American made new or old shotgun by sight, but I am not the most knowledgeable on the Beretta models. I know there are those of you out there like Dave McCracken who own the Berettas. I have a few questions before I venture out and go to looking again. I have the rest of my life to look and ogle before buying, so I am in no hurry. Care to share some insight please. You too Armed Bear!
The Beretta O/U's I see at the trap range seem great quality and are considered the top guns out there according to their owners. ( I would not expect them to say anything else! However, the Beretta website seems confusing to me. I see just a few 686 models there, but not nearly as many as I see on the trap range. The 686 seems to be the choice of models I see at the trap range. I don't know if that is because of the local market or if the 686 is the definitive trap gun etc. What in particular makes the 686 the choice of the Berettas I see? Why don't I see other Beretta models other than the 686 and the semi-auto? I guess I am maybe getting confused on what exactly makes a 686? Is the 686 simply a platform and can be built to desires?
I found a 686E model on consignment at the local gun store for $1100. I was told on THR the "E" stands for the economy model. The gun still looked and felt good. I didn't buy it simply becasue I don't know enough yet to make that decision!
Educate me please on the Beretta O/U's
The Beretta O/U's I see at the trap range seem great quality and are considered the top guns out there according to their owners. ( I would not expect them to say anything else! However, the Beretta website seems confusing to me. I see just a few 686 models there, but not nearly as many as I see on the trap range. The 686 seems to be the choice of models I see at the trap range. I don't know if that is because of the local market or if the 686 is the definitive trap gun etc. What in particular makes the 686 the choice of the Berettas I see? Why don't I see other Beretta models other than the 686 and the semi-auto? I guess I am maybe getting confused on what exactly makes a 686? Is the 686 simply a platform and can be built to desires?
I found a 686E model on consignment at the local gun store for $1100. I was told on THR the "E" stands for the economy model. The gun still looked and felt good. I didn't buy it simply becasue I don't know enough yet to make that decision!
Educate me please on the Beretta O/U's