fishblade2
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What is the difference between the Browning Citori, Cynergy, and Maxus shotguns?
Difference between these shotguns?
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ASUdevil22
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First thing that comes to mind is that the Maxus = autoloader, while Citori and Cynergy are over/unders.
The Citori is super popular, almost a standard among over/unders...while the Cynergy models are a different design than the traditional o/u...they feature something called the monolock hinge system, which creates a lower profile...in less words...NEWER technology (the design came out in 2004 vs. the Citori, which has been around since the '70s).
In my humble opinion, both are excellent choices for O/U shotguns. Really, you can't go wrong with Browning.
Post pictures of the Browning you choose to get!
oneounceload
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The Citori is based on JMB's original Superposed design - which means it is fairly tall in the action, whereas the Cynergy is taking somewhat after the Beretta 68X series design and thus is not as tall
Not better or worse, just different - how they feel to you and shoulder/fit you should be the deciding key. The Maxus, as mentioned, is a different gun altogether
Not better or worse, just different - how they feel to you and shoulder/fit you should be the deciding key. The Maxus, as mentioned, is a different gun altogether
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There are also 28 different models of the Citori ...and I think 17 different models of the Cynergy ....so which specific models are you talking about ?? ...there are quite a few differences among the various models within each line.
I like the lockup mechanism on the Citori better than the Cynergy ...but either line of guns are good solid guns. I like a traditional look of the Citori - but even in the Citori line, I prefer the semi-beavertail forend over the schnabel forends...
The Maxus line of guns also is part of Brownings line of semi-autos ( and there are several versions of the Maxus as well ) ...and then Browning has the Silver series and Gold series of semi-autos as well...all a little different ...
You need to get more specific ...or its a little like asking whats the difference in GM models of vehicles ...between Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC ...there are more than a few differences...
I like the lockup mechanism on the Citori better than the Cynergy ...but either line of guns are good solid guns. I like a traditional look of the Citori - but even in the Citori line, I prefer the semi-beavertail forend over the schnabel forends...
The Maxus line of guns also is part of Brownings line of semi-autos ( and there are several versions of the Maxus as well ) ...and then Browning has the Silver series and Gold series of semi-autos as well...all a little different ...
You need to get more specific ...or its a little like asking whats the difference in GM models of vehicles ...between Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC ...there are more than a few differences...
fishblade2
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well I'm just looking right now and I have another comparison I'm not sure about. What about Beretta over and under when compared to citori? What would make one better than the other, if anything, and what would be the personally choice if you could pick one or the other?
What would make one better than the other, if anything, and what would be the personally choice if you could pick one or the other?
When I selected between B-guns, it was easy. For me the Beretta's stock felt better, the trigger was smoother and the Beretta has better swing dynamics (for me). Because the Cynergy is closer to the Beretta, I suspect I'd like its performance over the Citori; however, I'm not a fan of the Cynergy's styling. YMMV.TheKlawMan
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fishblade, I am also close to selecting a O/U and, while the front runner for me is the Citori XS Skeet, I have yet to rule out a 682 Beretta. I think you will find, as I am and as most will tell you, it all comes down to a matter of personal feel and fit. For instance Zippy mentioned triggers. A lot of folk seem to prefer Bereetta triggers. I don't know if I can tell the difference.
If at all possible, shoot them both. One I had to rent at shooting part and the other another shooter let me try. That was a week apart and now I am trying to arrange to shoot both the same day.
Try this. Clubs rent guns, but the selection is more limited at one than the other. If you can find a club that rents both guns and and perhaps anaother that you are interesting in buying, ask if you can shoot ball of them. They may charge a fee per gun, but if they think you are a serious prospective buyer, they may only charge you a single fee to shoot them all.
It has been said by many that if one fits you the other will not. I am just such a clutz that I need to shoot them together to confirm what I think I have noticed.
If at all possible, shoot them both. One I had to rent at shooting part and the other another shooter let me try. That was a week apart and now I am trying to arrange to shoot both the same day.
Try this. Clubs rent guns, but the selection is more limited at one than the other. If you can find a club that rents both guns and and perhaps anaother that you are interesting in buying, ask if you can shoot ball of them. They may charge a fee per gun, but if they think you are a serious prospective buyer, they may only charge you a single fee to shoot them all.
It has been said by many that if one fits you the other will not. I am just such a clutz that I need to shoot them together to confirm what I think I have noticed.
Sadly, getting a new type of shotgun (from pump or auto to O/U) involves sort of a Catch-22. You can't appreciate the finer points of the upgraded gun until you've gained some experience and you can't get the experience without the new gun.
After shooting a W-101 for many years, the Browning triggers seemed fine; but, after a few seasons with Perazzis, the Citori felt like it came from the factory with a load of grit in the trigger. A lot of it is relative.
After shooting a W-101 for many years, the Browning triggers seemed fine; but, after a few seasons with Perazzis, the Citori felt like it came from the factory with a load of grit in the trigger. A lot of it is relative.
TheKlawMan
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Zippy, my friend. I hear you, which is why contrary to the good advice of some I am hestant to shoot guns that I know I cannot afford. The flip side is you buy something only to discover down the road why you should have waited until you could buy the more expensive gun.
+1 to Zippy's and Klawman's comments ...
In my opinion there isn't anything inherent - mechanically - or in terms of reliability to choose between the Browning Citori's and the Beretta O/U's ...but if you compare the low end citori ( like the Lightning models - to the low end Beretta models - white Onyx ? ---- you'll see some things that you may not like - like gritty triggers) ....
...if you compare some of the higher end guns in each like like the Citori XS Skeet with adj comb to the Beretta DT-10 ... or when you get up around $3,000 in terms of retail prices on their guns - you may not see any real differences except esthetics of feel...
Some of this comes down to "Fit" ....and if a Beretta 'Fits" you ..so it hits where you look - the Browning will probably not "fit" ...because there is enough difference in the grip area, the weight, the ribs, etc ..that its likely you will lean one way or the other ...and like they said, with the Beretta Cynergy line of guns more like the Beretta guns ..than the older styled Citori.
Personally, I like the Citori's - with their semi-beavertail forends ...and just little things like the schnabel forend ....don't suit me. So there is a lot to it.
In my opinion there isn't anything inherent - mechanically - or in terms of reliability to choose between the Browning Citori's and the Beretta O/U's ...but if you compare the low end citori ( like the Lightning models - to the low end Beretta models - white Onyx ? ---- you'll see some things that you may not like - like gritty triggers) ....
...if you compare some of the higher end guns in each like like the Citori XS Skeet with adj comb to the Beretta DT-10 ... or when you get up around $3,000 in terms of retail prices on their guns - you may not see any real differences except esthetics of feel...
Some of this comes down to "Fit" ....and if a Beretta 'Fits" you ..so it hits where you look - the Browning will probably not "fit" ...because there is enough difference in the grip area, the weight, the ribs, etc ..that its likely you will lean one way or the other ...and like they said, with the Beretta Cynergy line of guns more like the Beretta guns ..than the older styled Citori.
Personally, I like the Citori's - with their semi-beavertail forends ...and just little things like the schnabel forend ....don't suit me. So there is a lot to it.