Whats the difference Beretta 686 / 687?

[mrmints]

As above? I'm really looking for game not clays.

 

I could get a lovely looking 687 for £700 (that I can't try before I buy) or a 686 Silver Pigeon S3 for £900 (a bit too expensive, but I could have a go first).

 

Is shooting an old version of the 687 (before it became a 687 silver pigeon) going to be vastly different to shooting a newer one?

 

Chris

[Kes]

Chris, for what its worth, I have had an old 687 for maybe 15 years now - game gun and quarter and half choke. standard beretta but I had a gel type recoil pad fitted.

The gun shoots a lot better than I do but will handle up to 3 " carts. I havent used steel extensively, mainly tungsten matrix for waterfowl. I'd happily buy another.

I shoot VIP 6's mainly at pheasant but have dropped woodies at 60 yds quite easily.

I havent shot the newer SP type but have never wanted to change the original - its as safe as houses for me - as are all Berettas.

As long as you can give it back if its physically damaged, I would say a 687 will be an excellent gun for years to come - I'm keeping mine anyway !

[triumphant59]

687 should have nicer wood than a 686 with cleaner shaping around he action. Why can't you try before you buy? surely you can handle and check for wear.

[magman]

Not sure all the older 687 are 3" chambered ?

IMHO though the older 686, 687 are a better gun than the silver pigeon

[jonesbach]

My old 687 sporting isn't 3", its 2 3/4. Not sure if its steel proofed either? That's the only problem with it, other than that, it does a nice job on clays or pigeons:)!