Beretta Silver Pigeon One Sporting Vs Browning 525 Sporter One Eastfield Gunroom

In the first of our head to head comparisons we look at two of the major players in the entry level sporting gun category here in the UK. Filmed on location at the stunning Oakedge Shooting Ground Matthew dusts off his ear defenders to put both guns through their paces and see which performs best.
As ever Matthew brings some facts and specifications to the table alongside his personal shooting experience views and recommendations for which gun will tick which boxes for potential purchasers.
Watch out for the Parrot!

[@iain777uk]

owned both, don't really think one was better than the other. I could miss perfectly well with both.

[@jeetts59]

Very interesting. My son has the silver pigeon , I have the 525. I can’t hit a thing with the beretta and he struggles with the 525. I have weighed both and they are identical. It comes down to personal preference

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and I am pleased that you found the review interesting. As for the weight of the two guns being identical that is indeed rare. Kind regards, Matthew

[@fullchoke01]

And the winner is Miroku, dollar to dollar the browning is far more gun, hand finished, hand cut chequering, nicer wood, better finished, adjustable trigger, shoots just as well, nothing wrong with a 686 but for what you get its pricey, excellent production on these new ventures of yours Matt, well done

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and in many ways I would agree. I am pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I am extremely pleased with the quality of them. Stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew

[@AndrewSmith-gi5oh]

I had not shot for around 30 years, shot 82 out of 100 with the Beretta. Felt good from the start, nice gun. 4 weeks later tried a Browning citori, didn't hit half the clays. Felt wrong from the start. I am of practice so its not all the guns fault. But I found the 686 more part of me.

[@dermotwalsh9662]

An honest and fair comparison for anyone looking to get into shooting.👍

[@Jolly56Roger]

The should have been the same weight don't see the point, its an unbalanced comparison !

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment although it doesn't seem very jolly😂. Both guns in the review were weighed and there was 4.6 ounces difference between the Browning and the Beretta (the Beretta being heavier). Please understand that all guns are going to vary slightly in terms of weight due to barrel weight and wood density. Kind regards, Matthew

[@rogerdraycott3486]

Definitely the 525 for me as at that weight it's perfect 👌

[@markbutler1616]

Have owned and shot both over the years. You won't go wrong with either, great value for money entry level sporters👍👍

[@gerryohara6633]

A great review Matthew and certainly and interesting comparison between each gun. The weight factor of the Browning being lighter surprises me and assumed the 525 would be heavier. However, both great guns.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew

[@joebloggs1583]

Nice to see an unbiased opinion of the 2 from a channel that’s not sponsored by Browning with very biased opinions like some others on KZbin 😎👍

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am only interested in sharing my opinion on the guns that I review, good or bad. Kind regards, Matthew

[@rossforbes8403]

Great review matt both good guns in their own right ,I think the 686 is a bit skinny in the hand ,snd the browning has definitely got a better grip design for your hand, but mk38 is the best 😂

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment Ross and I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. As an out and out clay basher I would agree that the MK38 is pretty much unbeatable. Kind regards, Matthew

[@PaulOMalley-uw6gy]

Good review and comparison. Would love to see your thoughts between a 694 and the 725 ProSport.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I am certainly planning a review between the 694 and 725 Prosport so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew

[@camaro69green31]

Great Video, just subbed. I just bought a Weatherby Orion I 12G O/U. Haven't shot it yet. Can't wait to see if my choice was a good one for the price point. Silver Pigeon was out of my price range.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing. I believe that the Orion (apart from being my first car😂) is manufactured by ATA. I am sure that you will be happy with it. Kind regards, Matthew

[@WhiteRoseShooting]

Great video again, it’s 525 all the way for me. Love mine!

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I was surprised at the difference myself. Kind regards, Matthew

[@TMFShooting]

Like both guns , But I prefer the Beretta '' Great Stuff 💯 Thank you Matt 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew

[@danjamison3727]

Great review and certainly agree with your findings However shoot a browning 525 20g 30" sporter and love it

[@1valg]

Great review and presentation of these popular guns. You got some specs in there as well. I think You nailed it! I actually think both guns could do with a proper balancing. Some weight in the stock as well as on the barrels would do them both good.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and kind words. I think that all entry level sporters can suffer a little from balance but ultimately they are built to a price. No problem to balance any shotgun though. Kind regards, Matthew

[@deledwards871]

Changed my beretta for a 525 sport elite and much prefer it

[@Jolly56Roger]

I think he on commission of Beretta !🤔🤨

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. Have you not seen all the Miroku reviews? Kind regards, Matthew

[@deledwards871]

@@eastfieldgunroom yes watched most going back to your premiere guns days and have enjoyed them all thank you for taking the time to make them

[@SuperFeckit]

Absolutely superb video Matt. I learned to shoot with predominantly 525's. I had every intention of buying one as my first gun until I mounted a 694, which I purchased there and then due to fit. That said my son now has a silver pigeon sporter as his first gun. It's a lovely fitting gun that shot on the same stand against a 525 I prefer the Beretta. The Browning owners prefer their Brownings however. To the point where some say fit doesn't matter you'll adapt to what you shoot....

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I have a number of comparison reviews planned. As you say we all have different preferences. Kind regards, Matthew

[@stevedudley3322]

Excellent review, having shot both i totally agree

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment Steve. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew

[@greeno1961]

Great review Matt, It’s definitely a minefield out there with specifications for what brand shooters love to use, I personally love the 525 as I have two of them, I feel the best plan of action especially for new shooters is get either gun fitted to them and go from there but overall both guns are basically the best at a very reasonable price.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and kind words. I would agree that they are both good guns in their own right. It would appear that with current incentive schemes that Browning are taking a larger chunk of UK sales at this moment in time. Kind regards, Matthew

[@russelllevan3878]

Good vid Matt, I'll get my daughter onto the Silver P... cheers Russ

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. If you need any advice regarding Silver Pigeon options then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Matthew

[@littledaddynesbit4193]

...my Silver Pig Classic 30" needed 9oz of lead in the stock to get the balance to the hinge. It was slow being so barrel heavy but now I can shoot Sporting and Skeet with it...good video!

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. As for balancing it can certainly be a bit of a mind field. Kind regards, Matthew

[@merv690]

great to see another video Matthew, always informative and entertaining, I am looking to get my son a gun to join me and Mel, he is similar dimensions to yourself, I was thinking of getting an adjustable stock as he has a longish neck but you seem to manage a standard stock, on a side note you are looking very trim these days, I do hope it is not down to stress, also when are the Eastfield merch hitting the shelves ?. thanks Mervyn

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment Mervyn, I hope you are well. To be completely honest I struggle with normal specification sporter stocks as it hurts my neck when I shoot them, hence the fact I shoot guns with monte carlo stocks or trap guns whenever possible. I would certainly suggest that your son will need something adjustable. As for my 'trim' appearance lets just put it down to a lot of life changes. Drop me an email regarding gun options. Kind regards to you both. Matthew

[@chrisroberts2]

Excellent comparison between the two guns cheers.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and kind words. Kind regards, Matthew

[@Jonsoh811]

I would love to see the same comparison, but for the game versions. I believe some of the difference will be the other way around.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment I agree with you. Having once owned 20 gauges by both manufacturers I can honestly say that it would be roles reversed. Kind regards, Matthew

[@albertw251]

I found that the Beretta Silver Pigeon was more comfortable for me compared to the Browning Citori CX. I sold my Browning Citori CX and got the Beretta Silver Pigeon. The Silver Pigeon swings better and is more balanced at least in my experience. Before I arrived at my decision, I was able to try the Silver Pigeon out at the local Sporting Clays Course near where i live. Fortunately, their rentals guns were all Beretta Silver Pigeon Ones. The Browning Citory CX was heavy. I was busting more clays when using my Beretta Silver Pigeon compared to the Browning Citori CX.

[@timbell7893]

Another great video.

[@mickben.5481]

I have a 2 year old 525 sporter in Australia. It weighs 8.2lb has a palm swell and a bit of cast to suit a right handed shooter.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comments. Here in the UK I believe we have different specification 525's. The only model we have here with a palmswell is the 525 Trap. Kind regards, Matthew

[@Skilpadjie1]

Use to for years shoot a Browning GTS. And did incredibly well with it. 2 years ago bought a 725 as why not. But the weight and balance just dont suit me. Just now completely changed over to a Beretta 690. As you mention the weight and stock dimensions is critical. Both good guns. But it needs to suit the Shooter.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. The 725 and GTS are very different as guns. Glad you have found a gun that suits. Kind regards, Matthew

[@Jolly56Roger]

Browning XS & XT Pro 32" best gun ever 😋😋😘😘

[@WilliamSirman]

The Browning Citori 3 1/2-inch magnum weighs around 8 lbs. 3 ounces with 30-inch tubes, and the Beretta Silver Pigeon weighs about 7lbs 12 ounces! To each his own so far as a gun's shoot-ability is concerned! I own two Citoris. One of the 3 1/2-inch magnums, that I shoot at most anything! I bought it because someone bought the gun to shoot 3 1/2-inch shells, and after firing it and feeling the pain, sold it to me brand new for a song! I have never shot anything, but 2 3/4-inch loads in it, and the extra weight really dampens the recoil as well! I also have a Citori that is the Hunter Model, which has the wonderful addition in my book of the Classic Beavertail Forearm! It really helps with recoil as well! As long as guns are made, they'll be someone attempting to influence what we buy! Oh, I had a Silver Pigeon once. I thought that it kicked like a mule! So, try a gun out first, before you hit the... "ADD TO CART" button!" Great Video!

[@FYMM69]

What possesses anyone to abuse themselves shooting Any 3-1/2” platform and even worse through a fixed breach gun when they throw disgusting patterns compared to their lesser counterparts. Absolutely ridiculous when 47yrs of smoothbore experience has proven in field situations a 3” will put meat on the table at same ranges as those who lead Roman candles

[@WilliamSirman]

I agree whole heartedly! I have loved the gun since I bought it! I like the fact that it's a tad bit over built! I would never shoot 3 1/2-inch shells though! I have patterned a 3 1/2-inch Browning Gold with everything from a 2 3/4-inch load, all the way to a similar (Shot Size) shell in 3 1/2- inch magnum, the extra shot did not adequate to more shot on the target! Just more pain in the shoulder and more pain in the wallet!@@FYMM69

[@G78.]

Great video glad you compared the 2 models I actually sold my 525 sporter and bought the SP1 sporter The beretta feels a lot more well made and the trigger pulls we’re a lot smoother I’m a. Tall bloke over 6”2 The beretta definitely fits me more Thanks again for posting great content

[@Jolly56Roger]

Browning are better made easy to work on no fiddley spring and pin ,just simple you can change the firing pins is 10 min's that is what a Browning(THE BEST THERE IS)

[@G78.]

@@Jolly56Roger There triggers r Shit after years of using them would not go back

[@Jolly56Roger]

Hi . I have never had an issue with triggers , I have had k80's they don't suit me at all I used to get trigger bounce doubling awful its what suits you!

[@G78.]

@@Jolly56Roger Thanks for the reply But years off using Brownings 525/Maxus/new Browning A5/Browning t.bolt/Browning A.Bolt Maybe I’ve been unlucky but there triggers have been rubbish

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew

[@kdm6287]

Great review as always, can u do the same for 20Bore please

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment, glad you enjoyed the review. I don't tend to work much with 20 gauges but will see what I can do. Kind regards, Matthew

[@lemon476]

Can you pls do one on the silver pigeon v Miroku MK38!?

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. SP v MK is on the list. Kind regards, Matthew

[@nickredhill]

It seems a good point as to the build and stature of the shooter. The reviewer looks like my build and I prefer Beretta. The coaches at the shooting school I go to are stockier and prefer Browning. I like this review but the choice is more about how it feels for you, try shooting them both yourself.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. Absolutely correct that different manufacturers suit different builds. Kind regards, Matthew

[@dankruger2890]

the recoil is an issue with me. If i bought the Browning, it would need to be modified first thing before shooting

[@FYMM69]

I’ve never shot a vertical barrel Beretta that didn’t kick like 2 mules. Precisely because they have 0 or negative pitch in their stocks. Why they choose to produce their shotguns like this is beyond me but if both beretta and browning are equal weight I can pretty well guarantee the B gun will be far softer

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment and sharing your opinion. Kind regards, Matthew

[@dazzler5012]

What about the miroku mk 70 or 60?

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. Here in the UK the sales of MK60/70 are tiny compared to those of 525's and Silver Pigeons. Mainly due I believe to the higher price than the Browning, the cardboard box and the lower stock dimensions. MK38 is king of the Mirokus. Kind regards, Matthew

[@dazzler5012]

@@eastfieldgunroom thanks Matt. Would the stock dimensions be the same on the mk38?

[@kevinjohnston8100]

Interesting and informative video from a Browning , Winchester owner. Could you review the new steel action Kofs Zenith at some point please.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I will put the KOFS on the list. Kind regards, Matthew

[@Drunk_Gaming]

Owning both, I prefer the browning.

[@nicocoetzee8640]

Barrel length on the Beretta pls.....

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I am pretty sure that I mentioned that both guns were 30 inch versions in the video but incase of that omission, 30" barrels on both. Kind regards, Matthew

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

Muy lindas armas amigos saludos elegante

[@BrokenBarBox]

That’s interesting sound at the 1:04 mark, 😂

[@Fendermanpaul]

Why compare a game gun to a sporter? I dont get it.

[@dave_724]

I shoot better with the browning then the beretta but i’ve always been more of a beretta fan browning just don’t do anything for me.

[@nebuchadnezzar6913]

Poor thing that you are sensitive to the recoil

[@nabilalateeqi4757]

Beretta name enough It's 500 years old 😅

[@Fendermanpaul]

No centre bead....no adjustable trigger, light weight? That's a game gun isn't it? All Browning sporters have a mid bead and adjustable trigger.

[@davidurbanowicz8161]

5.48

[@Fendermanpaul]

@@davidurbanowicz8161 That confirmed it is a game gun. The Sporters ALWAYS had an adjustable trigger. Only the game 1 models were fixed. He's not comparing like for like.

[@davidurbanowicz8161]

@@Fendermanpaul it should be like for like the beretta is at least 5 years old you would of thought a browning 525 s and a new beretta sp1 s would be in stock to compare as most popular shotguns on the market maybe he is just trying to sell that one still a good review.

[@Fendermanpaul]

@davidurbanowicz8161 It's a bit weird given its a game gun. Of course it's lighter, more whippy etc. I suspect he's playing a game, excuse the pun, like you say for some reason trying to sell something. Fact is, even my old 325 has an adjustable trigger from the very beginning in 1990s. Only game guns didn't. He's either, lying or he doesn't know the difference. So which is it? I don't like deceiving or trying to deceive us. Hardly a fair comparison which makes it a poor review. That's my opinion.

[@eastfieldgunroom]

Thank you for your comment. I can categorically confirm that the 525 in the video is a Sporter One model. It is quite clear from the thumbnail that the barrels of the gun are vented. In addition Browning went through a period of producing Sporter Ones with neither a centrebead nor an adjustable trigger. The gun in the video is a 2014 so please feel free to research this particular year of gun. Kind regards, Matthew

[@nebuchadnezzar6913]

😽

[@zaqariachachua5331]

bereta👍👍👍

[@anthonyrussomanno1540]

I don’t like Berettas at all trigger is better on the browning wood is better I hate the stiff safety on the berettas browning is just a better gun

[@Jolly56Roger]

Browning are better 😊😋 to me ,all you need is some stock weight, (Beretiarse) 🥱😝 action always looks like it a miss match of pieces ,good review though