Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hi all, I'm in the process of buying my first shotgun and I have been stuck for choice. I was originally going for a semi auto but then decidedd that and over and under would be more appropriate as a choice. I wanted one that would keep it's value and not fall apart at the first shot so I thought beretta would be the make for me. I saw a beretta 686 special at my local gun shop and it felt perfect. It's going for £800. As I am inexperienced in this field and wanted to know if this is a good shotgun and if for that price there are better over and understand out there? The price is for the second hand one. Thanks for your help Tab Alex Quote Link to post
WILF 44,334 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I dont know the ins and outs when it comes to various guns, but I have a 686 and I love it........find it very easy to handle. Quote Link to post
Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for your post wilf, I looked at some reviews online and a few said that there is a common fault with the barrels. Apparently a lot of them aren't aligned properly. Did you have any such problems with your 686s? Atb Alex Quote Link to post
WILF 44,334 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I tend to work on the theory that if you are pointing it in the right place you will hit stuff.........personally, I wouldnt get to hung up on the technical stuff, point it there or there abouts and stuff will come down. Quote Link to post
pestcontrol121 11 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The Beretta is a good shotgun and would say well above average, as to price the best guide is Guntrader.co.uk. Quote Link to post
dave1372 83 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I have 686E and think it is great. I don't think you can go far wrong buying a beretta or browning really and they tend to hold their value really well so if you don't like it after a few months it is still likely you could get exactly what you paid for it so you have nothing to lose really. Edited August 1, 2011 by dave1372 Quote Link to post
gav243 1 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 hi i have the 686 specail and cant fault it eather Quote Link to post
bird 9,594 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 i have one , great gun use it for clays, rabbits, pigeon. i think if just used just for game shooting all day, they are bit heavy.! Quote Link to post
Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 cheers lads think its the shotgun for me. i found it fit perfect and felt right so i'm going to get it. thanks for all the advice and comments atb alex Quote Link to post
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