Sean R Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Big arguments occur at uni over this, so I thought I would see what people thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning or Beretta??, Which do you prefer... Why, which one you giving away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning / Miroku - more gun for the money and better in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean R Posted April 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Big arguments occur at uni over this, so I thought I would see what people thought! Why, which one you giving away? Neither...I shoot a Browning 525 and so does our top lady, but the secretary recons his Beretta 682 Gold E is far more superior! Causes major arguments and is nearly always our ammo for banter after we (the Browning shooters) have beaten him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 It's not the arrow, it's the Indian that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 I've shot both a Beretta and a Mirook over the years, I keep going back to the Beretta, for me, it handles a bit steadier and feels better balanced. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 THE TWO KILLER B'S. WHICH IS BETTER? HERE IS MY TAKE ON IT. TO ME THEY BOTH REPRESENT THE BEST GUNS FOR THE MONEY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET TODAY. THE BROWNING CITORI O/U (IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS) AND THE VARIOUS BERETTA 600 SERIES O/U GUNS ARE WITHIN THE REACH OF ANY PERSON WHO HAS TO WORK FOR A LIVING. THEY BOTH WILL STAND UP TO A LIFETIME OF USE IF GIVEN PROPER MAINT. MY PERSONEL CHOICE IS A BERETTA 687 OPTIMA SPORTING CLAY 30". I SHOOT BOTH CLAYS AND GAME WITH IT. I OWN 3 OF THEM 2 12 GA. AND 1 20GA.. I CHOOSE THEM OVER BROWNING ON ONE BASIS---THE GUNS LUCKILY FIT ME TO A "T" OUT OF THE BOX AND I SHOOT THEM WELL. THATS IT --- THEY FIT ME PERSONALLY. IF THE BROWNING/MIROUKU FIT IWOULD BE USING THEM. IN SHORT, GO WITH THE GUN THAT FITS YOU BEST. P.S. HERE ARE SOME MORE BERETTA FEATURS THAT I LIKE ALOT: 1-YOU CAN REMOVE THE EJECTORS AND RE-INSTALL THEM WITHOUT TOOLS(YOU CAN GIVE YOUR GUN A MORE THOROUGH CLEAN ESPECIALLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN THE RAIN ETC) 2-THE STOCK ON A BERETTA CAN "EASILY" BE REMOVED IF YOU HAVE A BERETTA STOCK TOOL WHICH IS READILY AVAILABLE FROM BERETTA(HERE AGAIN YOU CAN MAINTAIN THE GUN WITH MORE DILIGENCE 3-THE BERETTA IS DESIGNED TO BE REBUILT IF YOU ARE A HIGH VOLUME CLAY SHOOTER. ITS DESIGN IS MORE EASILY REBUILDABLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 This is another debate that will rage for eternity. I like the way Browning/miroku/winchesters handle. Beretta's to me feel wrong. Neither one is better than the other, it is all down to personal preference and whether they fit you. In response to Deadeye, Browning ejectors can be removed with a paper clip and there stocks with a socket on an extension. No special tools required. That said it doesn't necessarily make them better or worse. Here is another poll for you to do, Which is best? Spaniel or labrador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 , Which is best? Spaniel or labrador Who makes them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 its simple really, for me the sporter versions of the guns represent (in general) the following: beretta, ballenced further backwards, wide comb, not alot of drop browning, ballenced in barrels, typically heavier feeling than beretta, more drop at comb Miroku, same as above but with even more drop and cheaper than both. Being a lanky person who needs alot of drop (or rather, likes alot of drop) i went miroku. Personally think the finish of the browning/miroku's is nicer. Bertta's look a bit inprecise, but you cant fault their reliability. While brownings rust and pitt bottom pins, beretta's seem to go on and on. Shame no beretta's fit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning - but only because it's closer to a Miroku! Better balanced & prefer the construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 The Browning probably is a Miroku!! I prefer the Miroku, (MK38) I once had a Beretta but didn't get on with it; that fiddly barrel selector was a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Beretta for me. First gun I had was a 20 year old silver pigeon that shot great and was built like grandpa's tool shed. Not too keen on the 686 Gold e I recently had (personal preference) but my AL391 is I reckon the best semi you can get. Browning feels like a clumbsy gun to me; too heavy and rusts like a *******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 berreta, based on my A303 semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 I am biased having just bought a beretta sp, beretta for me Brownings felt clumbsy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 reading posts from Cat and Martin, i agree with them both, the two choices are exactly that "choices" my preference is Browning, they fit me like a glove. both represent good design and manufacturing within a reasonable price range, imo Berreta are a little higher than nessasary, that being said of the 4 Brownings, Miroku 4 barrel set , 5 Berretas, winchester(almost a Browning) i run they all preform well, as said when looked after the gun will out preform and last you,my only lemon is the 1 laurona i own,,,,,,,,, bigest pc of junk made, i think its in the corner of a room with a coat on it, knew id find a use for it. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMS Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning the best choice for me. As someone else said recently those that are taught with a Browning respect a decent gun, those that are taught or dragged up with an italian block of wood well>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No seriously it depends on what you feel comfy with and what your mind thinks right. Personal choice but well . whats better foreign guns or other foreign guns . If I could afford Brittish I would by Brittish, Purdey, Churchill, et all Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning the best choice for me. As someone else said recently those that are taught with a Browning respect a decent gun, those that are taught or dragged up with an italian block of wood well>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No seriously it depends on what you feel comfy with and what your mind thinks right. Personal choice but well . whats better foreign guns or other foreign guns . If I could afford Brittish I would by Brittish, Purdey, Churchill, et all Brian Hello Brian As Blackpowder suggests I am a fan of vintage British Guns, a good boxlock ejector from a Birmingham or provincial maker will give years of service. Most recent to my stable is a W.R. Pape boxlock ejector, sleeved barrels and two and threequarter chambers. The wood is brilliant, the balance and handling superb for under £1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMS Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Respect Sir. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Beretta, they just feel more comfortable to me. Not sure as I'd like to say which is better, they're both very good quality guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1606 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Never shot or held a Browning so can't really comment on them. I have a Beretta SP3 and can't fault it at all it has a good balance and most importantly it's a good fit for me. So I have to say Beretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Browning B25 - I love mine. It's a glorious improvement on the Berettas that I had owned previously. It's satisfyingly over-engineered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Are we talking O/U's or including autos? I think the debate is being confused as Beretta make a decent auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 initial question Which do you prefer...Browning or Beretta i dont think the type of gun matters realy, its who you perceive to the better manufacturer of the tool you need to do the job. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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