Mini Magnum Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've got a Beretta Silver Pigeon ,but for some reason it just doesn;t fit me, it feels as if the but sits too high on my shoulder, its a SP S 30", and I'm 6'1", but I've tried other guns and they just feel as if they fit better, but the build is not a patch on the beretta...whats peoples general opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Most people fall on one side or the other I have a friend with a 686, feels awful compared to my 525! But then the 525 is a pretty good fit for me and the 686 a good fit for her! I would say get a lesson with a good coach and have the fit checked before going to buy a new gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 if you bought the gun sh, try the browning. If new, get the stock altered by a professional, it'll be cheaper enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was lead to believe beretta if your tallish and Browning if your shorter and stocky,I'm 6'1" and Browning comb too low 4 me,get the gun fitted,i have a jones adjuster on my A400,really helped(£200) don't replace it have it fitted,good thing about a Jones Adj is it can be altered to fit anyone so if you sell it the stock hasn't been bent just for you so might get a better resale if you ever fancy a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Im 6' 2" and its browning all the way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 i`ll go against the grain here lol. beretta all the way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Im 6' 2" and its browning all the way for me Im 6'and "portly".... Browning for me.....Beretta's feel to flimsy, its the shallow action, Brownings are mens guns!! shaun Edited August 11, 2011 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've got a gunsmith friend who reckons he'd be out of business if everyone shot Brownings - too damn reliable for a gunsmith to make money out of repairs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've got a gunsmith friend who reckons he'd be out of business if everyone shot Brownings - too damn reliable for a gunsmith to make money out of repairs!! And i know one that says the same about Beretta's....(although some say that's why the cynergy is the designed the way it is) If Browning are too low in the comb try a Miroku MK38 I do agree you used to the feel quite quickly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've got a Beretta Silver Pigeon ,but for some reason it just doesn;t fit me, it feels as if the but sits too high on my shoulder, its a SP S 30", and I'm 6'1", but I've tried other guns and they just feel as if they fit better, but the build is not a patch on the beretta...whats peoples general opinion.. Yep, Beretta don't fit everyone, but probably better guns overall than Browning (just)..no good having a gun you are not comfortable with though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yep, Beretta don't fit everyone, but probably better guns overall than Browning (just)..no good having a gun you are not comfortable with though! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have owned a fair number of both. I currently have a Miroku MK38 and a Beretta 682E Gold. Both are Trap models - fine if the normal Sporters are too low in the comb. Nothing to chose between them on quality or handling. Get whichever suits best. If in doubt - buy a Guerini - a lot of gun for little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've got a Beretta Silver Pigeon ,but for some reason it just doesn;t fit me, it feels as if the but sits too high on my shoulder, its a SP S 30", and I'm 6'1", but I've tried other guns and they just feel as if they fit better, but the build is not a patch on the beretta...whats peoples general opinion.. Like a fool, I bought an SP as my first gun on looks rather than anything else, took it back a year later and px'd it for a Browning B525 as it fit much better and i've not looked back. I agree about the feel and finish being better on the base model Beretta's but the Browning has been faultless and even I can hit things with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Beretta for me all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Im 6'and "portly".... Browning for me.....Beretta's feel to flimsy, its the shallow action, Brownings are mens guns!! shaun that's what I heard as well , my wife likes the beretta silver pigeon because she thinks it's slender and pretty. I have a browning citori. Edited August 11, 2011 by artschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Beretta's feel to flimsy, its the shallow action, Brownings are mens guns!! Well said!!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have 2 berettas - they are a perfect fit for me and I manage rather well at game and long pigeon shots. Clays are a different thing altogether. I like the slimmer action of the beretta and having looked at brownings, gave them a miss as they sound like an old farm gate when you load them. We all have our favourites but the gun does not make the man its the other way round ! I am 6'2" and 16 stones. I think size and weight are crude measures and dont make any difference - a gun fits or doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Beretta are built by Italians for Italians, Brownings are built bythe Japanese for the Americans decided which group your in...., Of you have the cash look at guerini and renato gamba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 i just bought a Zoli chronos,and I'm very pleased with it,if you can find one they are worth a look,not a lot of money used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 And i know one that says the same about Beretta's....(although some say that's why the cynergy is the designed the way it is) If Browning are too low in the comb try a Miroku MK38 I do agree you used to the feel quite quickly... Miroku MK38 top gun and cheaper than the browning and made at the same place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Beretta if you like a light nice gun to move around and will last you a lifetime... Browning if you're building a fence and need to bang in a few posts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I been useing winchester 55 lovely gun Now i got a browning black and gold and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Love my Browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 6'4" Beretta 682 E Sporter another Beretta 682 Gold and a Browning Game gun all about what fits and how the gun is set up. They are all to short in the stock anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Beretta are built by Italians for Italians, Brownings are built bythe Japanese for the Americans decided which group your in...., Of you have the cash look at guerini and renato gamba I'm Italian and just over 6ft and 14 stone and the SP1 sporter fits me perfectly and the Browning doesn't I don't think you can just say Berettas are built for (shorter) Italians. Edited August 12, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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