Devilishdave Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I am looking at treating me self to either a Beretta Silver Pigeon or a Browning Synergie. I have not fired either, what I am looking for is the opinions of people who have fired both or either of these guns. The gun will be used for a fair bit of Clay shooting as well as driven pheasant, ocaisional Grouse days, wild fouling and rough shooting. Oh I might stake out the odd fox with them as well. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I am looking at treating me self to either a Beretta Silver Pigeon or a Browning Synergie. I have not fired either, what I am looking for is the opinions of people who have fired both or either of these guns. The gun will be used for a fair bit of Clay shooting as well as driven pheasant, ocaisional Grouse days, wild fouling and rough shooting. Oh I might stake out the odd fox with them as well. Dave Devilish, you may as well ask for the meaning of life or world peace. Both make good guns; try them both and as many other guns as you can, too and then buy one that fits you. if it points where you look, it's the best gun for you, after that, it's just names. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Beretta Silver Pigeon - I really hope to own one of these at some point in my glittering career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I tried out a Cynergy and didn't like it one little bit. My Winchester 101 feels much more solid and evenly balanced. The fore-end wood on the Cynergy felt a bit weak and cheap. Obviously a well-made gun, but not for me I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby t Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 the cynergy is a fantastic gun and is really really low in recoil so its great for clays, however i think i would look a complete idiot taking it ona grouse shoot, but then again if iw as shooting driveng rouse i would use a S x S. the beretta is a superb gun ( as much as i hate to say it), have a look on the usa browing site and they have a really nice tradional looking cynergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 BLASER the other B-gun for the discerning shooter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm afraid to say that neither the Silver Pigeon or Cynergy are a patch on a F3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Blaser look well made, but very light to handle. I hear they are a pain to carry out work on. Give me a Browning any day. I would not buy the Cynergy though - get an XS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I would look at the 425 (is it 525 now?) and the silver pig. Buy which one feels best to you. May mate has a silver pig 5 with the blue/gold metalwork, I can't get on with it at all, and I shoot a 687 so you would expect it to be very similar. Beretta's don't rust as well as Brownings, so that my be a consideration for wildfowling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 i had the same problem and ended up with a cabinet full of guns . If i had to choose one my MK60 is my best allround gun,not the best looking but does every thing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Beretta for me, they shoulder well, look good and go on forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 bought a new Silver pig a month or two ago, love it, great gun and fits me like a glove! Try everything you can before blowing your dough, i couldnt think of anything worse than spending a bag of sand and not getting on with the gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Now you can't argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Beretta every time, for me anyway. Doesn't mean it will work for you though, so I'd say travel a bit and try both wherever they're available for a demo. I've also heard that Beretta don't rust as easily as a Browning, but if you look after it right in the first place then both will last well. If you're counting votes, then mine would have to be Beretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 get a cynergy, it isnt covered in stupid gay bloody birds or mamby pamby swirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1606 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Can't go wrong with a Beretta silver pigeon. I have have one and it fits me well and is a good all round gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 This question is like the .177/.22 air rifle debate! At the end of the day its a personal preference and what suits one may not the other. Just try as much as poss and have a read up and make an informed decision. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 both guns are excelant in their respective uses, the cynergy is made for target but can and will be shot on game, the silver pigeon is a game gun but can and will be used on clays, as to preference, having shot both flip a coin dave, pick up the one that feels right for you, i know a lot of cynergys are high combed and need adjustment for game, i also know a lot of S/P's are light and are great in the field but will, after a days clays, beat you up, swings and roundabouts my friend. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 brown bread or white bread ? Beretta for me on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 both guns are excelant in their respective uses, the cynergy is made for target but can and will be shot on game, the silver pigeon is a game gun but can and will be used on clays, as to preference, having shot both flip a coin dave, pick up the one that feels right for you, i know a lot of cynergys are high combed and need adjustment for game, i also know a lot of S/P's are light and are great in the field but will, after a days clays, beat you up, swings and roundabouts my friend. Martin That's a good point I didn't mention. Most Silver Pigeons that you'll see are indeed game guns, and do recoil a bit on the heavy side after 100 rounds or so. There is a Sporter available though which weighs a bit more, has optima barrels and a wider rib, and no auto safety. I still prefer the Beretta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Blaser look well made, but very light to handle. I hear they are a pain to carry out work on. Give me a Browning any day. I would not buy the Cynergy though - get an XS. The reason the Blaser feel light is the near perfect balance, mine actually weighs more than a Beretta at 8lb 2oz and with 32" barrels handles like a dream. I agree with you though, don't get a cynergy get a XS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Blaser look well made, but very light to handle. I hear they are a pain to carry out work on. Give me a Browning any day. I would not buy the Cynergy though - get an XS. The reason the Blaser feel light is the near perfect balance, mine actually weighs more than a Beretta at 8lb 2oz and with 32" barrels handles like a dream. I agree with you though, don't get a cynergy get a XS ultra XS now your talking, im going to pick up a third one this week, i love that gun, to me its one of the most well balanced all round sporters, well made well priced and reliable, my two have more than a few 100k through them with only pin replacement's done as nessasary, very comparable to the 682/686's on berettas table, of which these are very favorable guns also, i just prefer the browning's . Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 My blaser weighs 8lbs 2oz but when you move it it feels about 7lbs. Its all down to the balance and feel of the gun. It's definatly the best gun that I have ever shot and that includes DT10's, Perrazi's, Kreighoff etc. Ordinary Beretta's and Brownings seem crude after shooting a Blaser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I have shot a 30" Blaser Sporter, which seemed too light for me. I picked a Super Luxus Game( I think that was it's title) last week - seemed heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby t Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 dont get an XS, whilst they are great guns for tyhe same money you can get a grade 3 or even 5 miroku MK38 same gun same backbored barrels but with teagues and aq nicer bit of wood and engraving, it won't look out of place on the poshest of shoots and is essentially still a game gun, after all miroku make brownings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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