DonnyB Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have been shooting on/off for a few years (clays only) but just borrowing guns as I worked away a lot and didn't want to be leaving them at home or having them in hotels/cars etc. However, I am now ready to get my own. I have shot a good few Sil-Pigs and the 12g/30" Berettas have always suited me. I have obviously been looking at the new Sil-Pig 1 sporter (and liking its £12/1300 price tag) but keep being drawn to the SV10 Prevail (even though its +£1000). Particularly as my shoulder plays up sometimes (old motorbike injury) and the kick-off is an option on the SV10. Has anyone had experience of these two guns and could pass on any advice? The gun will be a 'keeper' so I may even go for the gun-scene version - what's the thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I have been shooting on/off for a few years (clays only) but just borrowing guns as I worked away a lot and didn't want to be leaving them at home or having them in hotels/cars etc. However, I am now ready to get my own. I have shot a good few Sil-Pigs and the 12g/30" Berettas have always suited me. I have obviously been looking at the new Sil-Pig 1 sporter (and liking its £12/1300 price tag) but keep being drawn to the SV10 Prevail (even though its +£1000). Particularly as my shoulder plays up sometimes (old motorbike injury) and the kick-off is an option on the SV10. Has anyone had experience of these two guns and could pass on any advice? The gun will be a 'keeper' so I may even go for the gun-scene version - what's the thoughts? Can't help you with the Prevail, but I have a Perennia with Kick Off and wouldn't swap it for the world. Everyone who has shot with it at my local clay shoot just absolutely loves it. Remember, the SV10s are a complete design departure in the action dept. from the silver pigeons et al snd are likely the blue print for most of the future low-mid priced beretta range. Much stronger than the old design and built to deal with wear and tear much better. You can't really compare the SP 1 with a prevail from a price perspective, it's like comparing a Silver Pigeon with a 682e etc.. I personally prefer a plain action rather than a game-scene engraving but whilst they offer the clay version with or without engraving, they only offer the field version with! Mine fit me like a glove straight out of the box and shoots like a dream Edited March 27, 2011 by Vipa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 my mate has a SV10 prevail and i have shot with it,its a great to shoot with and not to much kick i tried a sil/pig 1 and found it had a lot more kick,i'm a browning man but the prev is a nice gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have the SP1 game version and the SV10 prevail. They are like chalk and chesse in one way and the same in other ways. Both fit me great, both are superb guns. The SP1 sporter is aroiund £1240 and the prevail is £2350, as you say around a £1000 pound extra for the kick off version. Differnces in the two prevail has extended chokes, quick release stock, selectable on / off ejectors, different design hinge pins & action, longer barrell release lever, kick off pad optional as come with or with out kick off and titanium trigger. Have to admit its a hard choice, but with a dodgey shoulder the prevail kick off will help a lot. Problems found with the prevail, ejectors sticking (fixed under warrenty), I have to wear a glove there's a sharp edge some whare that nicks me at the moment, never found what nicks me. Problems found with the SP 1 none at the moment. Others that have used my prevail say they want one, but can't justify the new price tag, but if I sell it they want first dibs on it. Whats some have said is that while the kick off oborbs the recoil they notice the gun move back and forward as the kick off pad works, I have never noticed this. When I go out its the prevail that normally gets selected. At the moment if it was a choice between the SP 1 and prevail with out kick off I would get the SP 1. Add the kick off to the prevail I would be very tempted to get the prevail kick off and if you have a weak shoulder the prevail comes in again, just can you justify the extra money. The other thing with the prevail its the latest design, with all the goodies, and improvements. Don't think I will part with either of them as they are both superb guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimms Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 i am in similier position looking for a new beretta just about decided on a 682 gold e and then along comes the silv pig 1 with great reviews and a good price tag so it's back to the shops to take a look at this new boy in the flesh,even then will still be undisided and have to sleep on it, as it will also be a keeper i really dont want to pick the wrong one. i know the 682is a great gun and lovely fit but is it really worth the extra 1k any advice much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'll be taking my new Silver Pig 1 out for the first time next Saturday at Park Lodge... Really looking forward to it... I looked at several Berettas all in the 1200 to 1700 area, but after talking to 4 different dealers and also the guy teaching me, I opted for the Silver Pig... Every single one said this was the gun to have, it was a better gun than many at higher prices even within the Beretta range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) You can have the kickoff or similar recoil reducer fitted to any gun so don't let that sway your decision. Buy the gun you will be happier with if it's a keeper. I went through the same process a couple of months ago prevail or 682 gold e were my choices, I chose the 682 because of the adjustable trigger,ideal for gloves in winter and the gold e is already proven to be reliable with a long service life as is the sil pig, I was not to sure how well the prevail will wear with it's new fangled ceramic antiwear coatings or how it will retain it's future value, some points like the curved shoulder to reduce stress I've never heard of a cracked action on any beretta yet due to stress or anything else. If the new design is so good why was it not used on the new SO 10 guns, just more marketing ******** to tempt us to buy another gun because it must be better than the old now obsolete gun Im still using. Price difference was negligible for me as both are not far apart on price. But the 1 k between the two your looking at would give me pause for thought also. Hope your happy with your choice when you make it. ATB figgy Edited March 28, 2011 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 If the new design is so good why was it not used on the new SO 10 guns, ATB figgy Ermmm.. possibly because the SO10s use a completely different type of action an locking mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Ermmm.. possibly because the SO10s use a completely different type of action an locking mechanism Vipa they may do but what I was saying is they still use the same shape action frame cut out where the replaceable shoulder lumps are as all the other berettas not the curved shape of the SV10 which according to beretta are shaped this way to reduce stress which causes cracks at the sharp angles or something along those words I will have a look later as I'm on my fone at the mo and battery is getting down. ATB figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyB Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks for all the help and info - plenty to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The main thing though is the fit of the gun and how it feels to you. While off the shelf Beretta's fit me the best, but this does not apply with all Berettas. For example the 682 gold I can't get on with as its too whippy in its handling, yet another one (can't remember which one) I am looking slightly down the side of the barels not the rib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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