sishyplops Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi one and all I have a hankering for a beretta side by side and would like your views on them, what is the difference between the 470 and a 471, also is it the same with the more modern o/u's that the older 626 is a better gun, not interested in the 486 as too pricy. Or is there a viable alternative for under £2k ? I'm not overly fussed about single trigger and would buy a double trigger over a single if I'm honest Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Personally I just don't like the look of beretta side by sides, they look so characterless.I'd much rather go for a nice secondhand aya no2 for under £2k. There's quite a lot of lovely sxs's out there for that price. What would I give to have that to spend on a sxs right now! Lucky chap :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 for your budget I too would go nice tidy W&S 700/701/702 or aya no2......whilst sure Beretta make good s/s I pigeon hole them as great o/u!!...so go buy a real side x side!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 For that kind of money you could buy a nice vintage English gun-most likely a decent sidelock-if you buy wisely then the guns value will increase year by year and you will be enjoying a taste of the finest guns ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 For that kind of money you could buy a nice vintage English gun-most likely a decent sidelock-if you buy wisely then the guns value will increase year by year and you will be enjoying a taste of the finest guns ever made. bruno...me thinks you have been hibernating.........show me a nice english sidelock for under 2k and i'll show you its problems......need 4k+ these days sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I had a couple of Winchester 23's a year or two ago but sold them on. I was in my mate's workshop yesterday, he's a gunsmith, and he had one in for repair. After the usual trying it up for size etc it did make me wonder whether one should grace my cabinet again. I quite like the Beretta 470/471 too, single trigger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I Have a Beretta 486 Parallelo and absolutely love it. stunning piece of kit for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 The Beretta 486 is made by Fausti , so possibly look at Fausti side by sides ,should be cheaper without the Beretta name Breda made an identical copy of the 626 (and the 686 o/u) so another to look for My preference would be for a Miroku , boxlock or sidelock I sold this one earlier this year http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/309440-miroku-12-gauge/ There are some MS150 models out there still in mint/excellent condition..in my opinion the equal or better than Beretta Browning put a single trigger in this action and beavertail fore end and called it the BSS Sporter..they do come up for sale once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I would go for a AYA no2 side lock 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I quite like the 470 and 471 they handle a bit more like a lighter o/u game gun than classic English SbS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 My Dad has a Beretta 626 and it is a nice gun. I like to think my Gunmark Merlin whilst a bit tatty was the equivalent quality of a Beretta in its day. It is certainly as well-made by Vicenzo Bernadelli with beautifully struck-off barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks chaps, I think I'm with Welsh warrior on this and am going to start looking for a 471, 28" multichoke preferred if anyone knows of one anywhere for sale, must have the slim game forend not the clumpy great forend thing like the model 23, (sorry just don't like them) Edited November 11, 2015 by sishyplops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 i have a 626 and it was hard enough finding it new ! had for ages that i carn't remember when i bought it. great gun and been asked loads of times if I would sell it ! same answer every time NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) ion. Edited November 12, 2015 by mudpatten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 The Beretta side by sides were criticised for being overly complicated inside. Nice looking guns but I'd go for a Arrietta or AYA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I would go with the AYA or even a nice English boxlock (a lot of these around at present at very little money). I have owned AYA nos. 1 and 2 sidelocks and a 626EELL. I did not like the handling of the Beretta and even after having it fitted, I could not hit the proverbial cows bum. The AYA's always handled better. Back in 1970 I got the offer of a superb Westley Richards, I sold the AYA to fund it. This in turn was fitted by Westley's and I have never shot so well at game with any other gun. Downside, cost of repairs on a 100 year old gun, 2 1/2" chambers, 6lbs. 2ozs. weight (no Eley Maximums here) and of course, NO STEEL, but not much else really. I only shoot 3 or 4 game days now and 28 or at most 30 grams, are more than capable for the birds that I am shooting at. Good thing about the AYA, is it's ability to handle 2 3/4" cartridges and I would not feel too unhappy putting steel through it. Oh, and should you need any parts, they are readily available to buy and although you may need gunsmith to fit them, he does NOT have to make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cueball Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I have the 626e been trying to sell it for about 2 years, but every time I pull it out the cabinet or take it shooting I remember why I love it so much. Very good gun. However that said I would love it that much more with a 3" chamber and multichoke. Even better if I could put hp steel down it. If I had the cash I would consider the 471. Good luck in your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I would go with the AYA or even a nice English boxlock (a lot of these around at present at very little money). I have owned AYA nos. 1 and 2 sidelocks and a 626EELL. I did not like the handling of the Beretta and even after having it fitted, I could not hit the proverbial cows bum. The AYA's always handled better. Back in 1970 I got the offer of a superb Westley Richards, I sold the AYA to fund it. This in turn was fitted by Westley's and I have never shot so well at game with any other gun. Downside, cost of repairs on a 100 year old gun, 2 1/2" chambers, 6lbs. 2ozs. weight (no Eley Maximums here) and of course, NO STEEL, but not much else really. I only shoot 3 or 4 game days now and 28 or at most 30 grams, are more than capable for the birds that I am shooting at. Good thing about the AYA, is it's ability to handle 2 3/4" cartridges and I would not feel too unhappy putting steel through it. Oh, and should you need any parts, they are readily available to buy and although you may need gunsmith to fit them, he does NOT have to make them. I have an AYA No 2, 28gr is a nice load, most 30gr loads are unpleasant. Eley GP was just about usuable. Have handled but not fired a Beretta SBS, on what I saw personally I would prefer it to my AYA. I do though use a 687 all the while so I suppose that helps. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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