aister Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 i bought a mint second hand browning gti plus for £800. i love it, fits me well and could carry it round all day. having previously owned a beretta 682 i wouldn't go back to beretta. just my humble opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 On the other hand I sold my 325 and went back to my 682 for most stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towngun Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 There is no one gun for all men/women! I started with a B125, went to a Berretta, back to Browning GTI and now have a Miroku MK38 Grade 5 Sporter 30”. It is a fine robust and attractive gun. For me the Miroku fits better than the Browning and I prefer the non ventilated centre rib. The gun is barrel heavy and while some may consider that a disadvantage it absorbs recoil and helps momentum during gun swing. In fact I purchased it for this reason. I would suggest this is a true clay gun and I use an old 26” Miroku Skeet gun for game. The more expensive Berretta is an excellent gun and much is said about the Berretta shallow action but this aesthetics. I prefer the deeper action of the Browning. My experience with Berretta was not good. I did not like its blueing, which you could scratch with a thumb nail and the extractors were razor sharp and overrode the cartridge head. Pick up a Browning and it feels so well engineered it could last a lifetime. I feel the Browning/Miroku is far better than its marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 325 gd5 - yes please! Oh yessssireeee this is what i am useing at the mo its the bitches tits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I went into the same process with an open mind, the browning felt better when mounted. Decision made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Yeah fit every time, but I know Beretta make fine guns, amongst the best in the world in fact, but I personally find the domed pivot points that the stick out the sides of the action 'crude'. I realise that's really daft but if I had to knock up a shotgun in the workshop I'd probably have to use a dome headed coach bolt for hinge pin - Beretta are not alone, many manufacturers of very expensive guns do it. I find my eyes are drawn to that point of the gun and I can't help it. Browning and some other makers cast their pivots into the action walls and to my eyes that's more pleasing to look at - I'm probably about to get toasted now too.... Edited October 13, 2012 by Cosmicblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I vote Browning, Beretta's are too slim in the action for me, more like a womans gun :yp: Browning/Miroku owners will know what I mean, The new Browning 725 has got a slimmer action as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Umm im a six foot odd 22 stone woman then. I shot jap brownings for years until a saw the light its italian all the way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 While at the game fair I was told to steer clear of a Beretta light weight as they were too light and you would not be able to swing and follow correctly and recoil would be far greater A lot to this I think, I have a 686S and it is a nice gun but tiring to shoot if high volumes are expected. I would rather a heavier gun and a little less punch. I put a bit of weight at the muzzle and it now swings nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 beretta all the way for me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr williamson Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Browning for me berettas feel a little slimline for me. Plus i think the brownings look better, but there both equally as good in terms of relliabilty and performance. It just boils down to what you like and what feels right to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Browning for me. I'm not too keen on the new 725 though, particularly the forend and the 'engraving' on the sporter model. If I was in the market for a sporter I'd be looking at an MK38, or better still an MK3800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 +1 for browning. I had a browning and beretta side by side when I was buying a gun, and the browning felt better, was smoother action, and looked better. But you need to try both like I did. Which ever fits you best you should choose. They are both good guns. It's personal choice, we can't say x gun will be best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 +1 for browning. I had a browning and beretta side by side when I was buying a gun, and the browning felt better, was smoother action, I did the same, I may have made the wrong decision..... The stub pins used in most Italian guns have a use but neither style is going to make you shoot better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Was a Beretta fan. Shoot an Mk38 now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 As many have said, buy what suits you best. I have 2 x Berettas - and I'm very happy with them both, but I have shot borrowed Brownings and Mirokus - and have shot as well with them as with a Beretta. I prefer the handling of the Beretta quite possibly because its what I'm used to. Both are good reliable guns but if you look hard you will, find people who have had problems with both as well! Try and borrow as many as you can, shoot them and find what suits you best. Make sure you try different barrel lengths because this can make a difference - and make sure that the gun fits you well (ideally visit a dealer with a shooting ground and get advice from their instructor). As to weight, it depends what you intend to do. You can shoot a heavy gun at clays where you fire a good few shots and the recoil won't (or shouldn't) be a problem whereas in a light gun, you may find you need to use light loads to still be happy after 100 shots. On the other hand, for a gun you will be walking with all day - and firing a very few shots - you will find a heavy gun feels like lead at the end of the day! The argument that light guns don't swing or follow well is just a matter of what you are used to. Many people shoot well with a light gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Browning 525 Gd1 now comes with Gd3 engraving as standard-bought a new Silver Pigeon first but sent it back as quality was poor -Browning quality is obvious from the moment you pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I vote Browning, Beretta's are too slim in the action for me, more like a womans gun :yp: Browning/Miroku owners will know what I mean, The new Browning 725 has got a slimmer action as well.... are you trying to say i have a womans gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've just bought my first gun, my instructor suggested i try lots of different guns before buying. been able to try a seond hand gun out for 72Hrs is great. Wise advise I tried Browning's and beretta's. TBH I tried almost everymake I could find. In the end I got a winchester select. Why? because it fits me the best and thats what is important. proof is that I also shoot it the best out of all the guns i tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Marty Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 As a few others said buy the one that fits you best and that you feel most comfortable with because at £1500 think you would be unlucky to get a real bad Gun..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 are you trying to say i have a womans gun? well no because its a Browning you have impeccable taste but you see where im coming from with the slimmer grip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Browning 325,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Used 687 or 325 Browning, whichever FITS best. Fit is critical, no good having a nice looking gun that you cant hit anything with. You should be able to get higher grade used, they just dont wear out. Dont discount Mirokus either, very good guns. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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