Ray Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeah all very well but was hoping you might tell me why you came to the decision to buy the Berretta over the Guerini. Was it based on a genuine unbiased comparison of two very capable weapons or as I suspect the sheep over the cliff syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeah all very well but was hoping you might tell me why you came to the decision to buy the Berretta over the Guerini. Was it based on a genuine unbiased comparison of two very capable weapons or as I suspect the sheep over the cliff syndrome. If you're going to imply that everybody who buys a Beretta is just a sheep, just buy the bloody CG then 'Tis a free country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Look! I’ll put this as simply as I can. Can anyone give me a reason based on a unbiased comparison of the two guns why they chose the Berretta I’m not interested in how many people buy Berretta or how old the company is etc. if you can’t then this thread is perhaps not for you. If you’re a Berretta or Browning man regardless of what else is available then that’s fine there’s nothing wrong with that Hey I’m a Range Rover man and there a piece of c..p but still we pay a fortune and suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Guerini is just a tarted up B Rizzini/Fabarm (old style) and will not last the test of time IMHO. As for the 682, well Beretta aren't the worlds oldest gun manufacturer for nothing!! Where would this view leave Perazzis. Guerinis are a new firm, but this is pure speculation. They have sold well in the USA where they shoot many, many thousands of shells. I don't see any complaints there. I like my Beretta nd I like my Guerini, but neither will last as long as a Vostock. I still maintain Guerini are more gun for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Look! I’ll put this as simply as I can. Can anyone give me a reason based on a unbiased comparison of the two guns why they chose the Berretta I’m not interested in how many people buy Berretta or how old the company is etc. if you can’t then this thread is perhaps not for you. If you’re a Berretta or Browning man regardless of what else is available then that’s fine there’s nothing wrong with that Hey I’m a Range Rover man and there a piece of c..p but still we pay a fortune and suffer. Simple, the Beretta feels better in my hand/fit. Sure the SG is pretty but I've gone for feel, handling and fit. And I am not a sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo66 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Only been shooting 12 months but after 4 months i decided to upgrade to a quality gun i believed a Beretta was the way to go but havin tried one or two i was advised by several people that i should have a open mind not lock onto a brand ! i picked up a cg summit a few times and it just felt right to me,so i borrowed one for 48hrs and took it to Park Lodge with my shooting buddy ,he was amazed how well i shot with it that trip so i purchased it and i never regretted it .Mines a 32" and some people view these has for specialist/advanced shooters which im definately not !! it just doesnt feel its length compared with some others i tried,its a heavy/solid gun to handle but just feels sweet to me and thats whats most important is which feels/fits best reguardless of manufactures name !! Despite being a clay gun its styling should fit in on a bird shoot, done a few pigeons with it hoping for a few more this winter !! Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr salt Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i went into simpsons in newmarket to buy a silver pigeon s. i love berettas. thought it would be nice to have one in the cabinet. I saw and picked up the caesar guerini maxum. What a gun ,it looks so well made and handled well. I dont buy either as i could not work out what one to buy. i did a search (usa clay sites) on the maxum ,and it sames some of the wooden stocks snap. Near where the lever is that open/breaks the gun.(near side plates) From what i read this was only on the first batch made. This problem is said to have been fixed under the warranty. i still have not brought one ,as one day i want the maxum ,the other its the beretta. These are good guns , will not be as bomb proof as the 686 Beretta,but are still well made. I feel if your going to shoot it loads and loads,get the beretta. if its a nice looking gun you want ,to keep for years(resale maybe low) and use now and then get the caesar. cheers scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Simple, the Beretta feels better in my hand/fit. Sure the SG is pretty but I've gone for feel, handling and fit. And I am not a sheep Just read my reply, sorry came across very rude and I apologise. The point I was trying to make is, quite often and I am equally as guilty. When we consider changing our guns we assume there are only two makes to choose from. Don’t get me wrong the big two aren’t the big two for no reason they’re bloody good guns. But perhaps we just get a little sucked in? I don’t know. Will research the points made in the last few replies. Thanks and sorry once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 The comment made earlier than the Guerini shouldn't be used very often is a bit silly really. It suggests that it's fragile in some way which is very wrong. Since I've been shooting Guerinis I've put 10,000 approx through and I've not had any mechanical problems at all. I did need to get the stock reseated/reheaded as I felt there was a problem where the notches in the action caused stress, but the stocker (Jim Spalding) said that it was fine and I was just being paranoid. These guns have been far more successful in the USA (due to far superior distributers) and those guys shoot far more than we do, I've read one guy doing 25,000 a year on his with no sign of distress. Their trap shooters have the rather pleasant (depending on viewpoint) ability to shoot 500 shells a week every single week of the year in our summer weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 So, bought anything yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) I have a Perennia and its without doubt trhe best shottie I have owned and I have had a few. At one time I had a Highlander and whilst there was nothing wrong with it when I came to PX the residuals were very poor. CG look the same as Highlanders to me with a bit more tarting up, will be interested to see how their residuals fare over time. Edited November 17, 2009 by JRDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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