Browning Citori or Beretta 686 White Onyx?
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BADSBSNF81
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You'll have to decide for yourself by looking at them side by side. In the end it will depend on which one "feels" right, looks good to you and fits you.
Well, some say that the Beretta has a better hinge...the Browning's hinge is more complicated. I've seen both and agree with this, however, that was about the only difference between the two that I noticed. Everything else seemed pretty equal...am I missing anything else? I realize that they are both good O/U SGs, I just wanted some more opinions.
David Berkowitz
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I do see a difference in them, although nothing startling.
I think the Browning feels heavier and bulkier, but swings smoother.
The Beretta seems to have a smaller receiver, but is 'livlier' and points just a tad quicker. Note I didn't say better.
I own both and depending on my mood or how I hold my jaw, one will shoot better today than the other.
As for construction, I see very little difference in quality. I shoot every week, maybe only 100-200 rounds max. Neither shows any appreciable wear. I expect my great grand children to be able to use them.
Both very fine guns.
I think the Browning feels heavier and bulkier, but swings smoother.
The Beretta seems to have a smaller receiver, but is 'livlier' and points just a tad quicker. Note I didn't say better.
I own both and depending on my mood or how I hold my jaw, one will shoot better today than the other.
As for construction, I see very little difference in quality. I shoot every week, maybe only 100-200 rounds max. Neither shows any appreciable wear. I expect my great grand children to be able to use them.
Both very fine guns.
choices
As has been said, both are very nice shotguns. I was recently in the very same dilemna - choosing between a 686 White Onyx and a Browning Citori Lightning. They were really so close that I could have just as easily flipped a coin to make the choice. While deliberating, I picked up a Browning 525 Field and decided on the spot that that was the one I wanted. It's mechanically essentially the same thing as the other Citoris, but the stock just fit me better. I liked the more pronounced pistol grip and the schaebel forend. I think it really comes down to which one your gut tells you you want the most. From a quality standpoint, you can't go wrong either way.
As has been said, both are very nice shotguns. I was recently in the very same dilemna - choosing between a 686 White Onyx and a Browning Citori Lightning. They were really so close that I could have just as easily flipped a coin to make the choice. While deliberating, I picked up a Browning 525 Field and decided on the spot that that was the one I wanted. It's mechanically essentially the same thing as the other Citoris, but the stock just fit me better. I liked the more pronounced pistol grip and the schaebel forend. I think it really comes down to which one your gut tells you you want the most. From a quality standpoint, you can't go wrong either way.
I've owned and shot varients of both and I'd say pick the one that "feels" the best to you. Easier said than done if you don't have the chance to shoot one.
Browning has more models that may feel/fit different to someone. Meaning different stock dimensions, rib heights, weight, and forend styles. Their "hunting" models are stocked different than their sporting, 525 which is different than their skeet models, like the Ultra. Lot's of older 425's around which are different than the newer 525's. You get the point.
So, take your time and don't be afraid to look at a good used one.
Have fun.
Browning has more models that may feel/fit different to someone. Meaning different stock dimensions, rib heights, weight, and forend styles. Their "hunting" models are stocked different than their sporting, 525 which is different than their skeet models, like the Ultra. Lot's of older 425's around which are different than the newer 525's. You get the point.
So, take your time and don't be afraid to look at a good used one.
Have fun.
Get the Citori
I was faced with the same choice last year. I think they're both a quality gun, but for me the Citori Lightning Feather fit me and swung up the best. I've put around 1000 rounds of trap loads through it and carried it on a couple pheasant hunts; love it!
For what it's worth, it sure seems to me that I see more Citoris being used at the trap clubs I frequent, and the used ones seem to hold their value pretty well.
I was faced with the same choice last year. I think they're both a quality gun, but for me the Citori Lightning Feather fit me and swung up the best. I've put around 1000 rounds of trap loads through it and carried it on a couple pheasant hunts; love it!
For what it's worth, it sure seems to me that I see more Citoris being used at the trap clubs I frequent, and the used ones seem to hold their value pretty well.