Beretta or Browning O/U

[bigchinner]

I have been shooting trap for a good part of my life and I am ready to retire my 26" 1187. I have my mind set on a Beretta but don't have any problems taking a Browning. The money saved isn't as much until you get the way higher end o/u. I will be continuing with trap but have shot a little skeet and sporting. I will probably stick to trap and skeet. I prefer 26' barrels in a 12ga. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks all and happy shooting.

[JagerDog]

Well you won't find much in 26" O/U other than 20+ year old skeet guns. Advantage is they're not sought after in today's market, so it would be relatively cheap.

You do know that O/U's are a few inches shorter with a given barrel length than an auto/pump, right?

[mausercat]

A 26 inch over and under will be about 3 inches shorter than a comparable 1100. So you can if you like the length of a 26 inch 1100 buy a 28 inch over and under.

[Bakerloo]

What ever you do, rent both for a few hours and see what fits you better. I had my heart set on a Browning. Hired an instructor and rented a Beretta and a Browning for a day at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays. The Beretta fit and felt a lot better. I left there and ordered a Beretta from Joel Etchen.

[fastpowerstroker]

Like others said you will probably find a 28" O/U compares in size to the 26" semi auto.

I recently had both for 2 years.. Originally bought the beretta 686 30" and used it for 5 years not knowing anything else. Then I aquired a japanese browning citori 28" which seem to fit me better and was more accurate for me. I just recently sold the beretta. Just preference as both are Excellent shotguns. Try to rent or use friends guns if you can to find out.

[pzbike]

Get one of each!

[newbutold]

I like them both.

[AR22]

Nothing from personal experience with either Shotguns..But I do like Berettas,LOL

[W.R.Buchanan]

Ford versus Chevy

Figure out which one feels better to you.

Randy

[smittty]

I have been shooting trap for a good part of my life and I am ready to retire my 26" 1187. I have my mind set on a Beretta but don't have any problems taking a Browning. The money saved isn't as much until you get the way higher end o/u. I will be continuing with trap but have shot a little skeet and sporting. I will probably stick to trap and skeet. I prefer 26' barrels in a 12ga. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks all and happy shooting.

Beretta!

[Imageview]

Beretta made a few 26? as late as a few years ago for their field guns, but I don?t know if any are in current production. I like the shorter length myself, but they aren?t quite as easy to shoot well. Plenty of good used guns in that length, just need to find one that fits well.

[Loh_Ji]

Since you're in SoCal, I'd suggest checking out Pacific Sporting Arms in Azusa, great selection and Jordan is a very friendly and helpful guy.
Here is a link: https://pacificsportingarms.com/prod..._brand=162,165 (Beretta and Browning filtered)

[bigchinner]

I was actually just looking at Pacific Sporting Arms' website. Didn't know about the shorter length on O/U since I haven't shot one. I just didn't want to buy a CZ and then still buy a Beretta or Browning later one. Thanks for the all input. Anyone want to shoot trap at Prado on SUndays, once a month, PM me. I am not a pro and just enjoy the challenge, esp on windy days.
Thanks all

[Scratch705]

I may not be able to shoot every month on a Sunday but if you want to pm me that week you will go, I can try to make it out there the same time you are going.

And I am nowhere near good. Maybe average.

[Imageview]

I?m coming around a little on the ?just buy a cz? philosophy. The more I shoot mine the more I appreciate it, although I?ll probably let it go in the nearest future. Still it?s been a great gun to learn more about my shooting style and weaknesses. In your situation I don?t know if it makes sense or not, but they?re better than I gave them credit for.