Everything You Need to Know About Beretta Shotguns

Today's video is all about Beretta shotguns! Jonny breaks down some of their history/ historical significance & gives his opinion on where they stand in today's market.
What're your thoughts about Beretta Shotguns? Let us know in the comments down below.
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[@raydavies7328]

Johnny, your last few reviews have been exceptional, this may be the best yet, great review, thank you to yourself and your team!

[@ThePhil543]

been shooting my 687 for the last 23 years, great gun will never sell it!

[@bdiggz7957]

on the cusp of buying my first gun, I was thinking s/h silver pigeon. great video!

[@TeensierPython]

Did you end up getting one!?

[@johnfletcher9907]

Been watching your vids for a few years, and I think this is your best yet. Good factual info, put across well, by somebody with a passion for their subject. I bought a Webley 951 brand new as a first gun a few years ago and just sold it to buy a 30 year old 686. Fantastic gun and much better imo. Not sure if it was intentional but over your shoulder was written ATA, and as you alluded towards the end, they are slowly becoming the most commonly recommended gun for first time game and sporting shooters.

[@billflythe4092]

Johnny...that was truly an amazing an amazing compendium of Beretta's origins and history. You really do have a gift for being able to communicate and get many points across in a very limited time span. Very well done.

[@kurtreichert9607]

I could watch your videos all day. You really know your stuff, and have a good passion for the guns you discuss. Keep the great videos coming!

[@roncharbonneau4601]

Wow! I have been drooling over the silver pigeon for a little while now versus the browning, this sealed it. Thank you for the informative video.

[@graemewilliams1308]

46 years ago I bought a S 56E, still have it, great shotgun.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

I have one I got about 800$ in it. 2010 is about when I got it. Light good hunting gun. How much was yours when you got it?

[@Fishyoverlandernj]

My S.55 Silver Snipe is nothing fancy, but always seems to be a conversation starter, mostly due to not having a top rib, just a front blade sight. Beretta is definitely one of my favorite makers.

[@pkutschman]

Another great review, I have the 686 SP1, and absolutely love it! The hardware isn't spectacular, but it out shoots me every time! Keep em coming!

[@wholeNwon]

Years ago I was given one. Obviously a very strong design but I rarely use it because the stock is far too straight. Guns with more drop at comb and heel are much more comfortable to handle. This is something that our shooting ancestors knew very well.

[@mre.w.2850]

Damn top video John again more thinking on the best beretta very valid points indeed.

[@mmonroeapbi]

You are a great resource for Beretta knowledge, which I'm trying to learn for a new job. Thank you.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

My first shot gun was a LC smith 12 bore side by side great gun. Years have past now I've bought a SP -1 sporter 12 bore 30" barrels extend chockes with color bands on them the sporter is very balance gun I have little weight in the rear to get my barrel rise up for balance at the hinge pin. Wow what a gun Love it.

[@scottparr3269]

Love the channel! I have two Beretta over-under shotguns I did not hear mentioned, or at least not by the names I know them by and what is marked on them: 1. A 20 "bore" as you would say Silver Snipe with a plain barrel which my father bought in 1961, 2. A 12 bore S 685 with a ribbed barrel that I believe he bought in the 1980s. The Silver Snipe has one of the most beautiful stocks I have ever seen. The wood on the S 685 is rather plain, but it is feather light and shoots great. I find almost nothing about the 685 on the Internet- it is as though it never existed. I would appreciate more information on these fine Berettas! Thanks Johnny - I really enjoy watching your videos - entertaining and informative! Scott

[@Top_Shots_Photography]

great review, the only bit missing is that they will break more than a browning, ... them slim line action can't take the same work... :-) great review well done

[@tgsoutdoors]

😂

[@jameshaugen1722]

Fantastic! You guys have an excellent KZbin channel! Watching all the way from Hong Kong.

[@ultraflt1]

Great video Jon nice to hear the history and development.

[@Willenium2k4]

What are your thoughts on the modern Beretta shotgun range that are supposedly built a bit poorly? I quite fancied a 690 Black but have seen and heard of various Beretta stock/action failures where the gun has ended up falling into two pieces so I'm reluctant to chance it on one.

[@UmairKhan-kf9nm]

Hey John, can you gents to a video on the CZ brand

[@morteparla6926]

#1 They cost too much #2 My Off-the-boat Italian Grandfather's prized possession is a Beretta Shotgun That's all I know about them.

[@shannonelliott6762]

Well said John.. Always looking forward to your next video, is it strange where the gun market is heading? There is lots of good inexpensive guns coming out of all different parts of the world.. I would love to hear about the great Ruger Red Labels over and under shotguns. Keep up the great reviews, the best on utube. From Canada 👍

[@waikanaebeach]

Great summary and review of Beretta. Very informative.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Thank you and out pleasure

[@felixd7818]

Well done video. Good topic, good presence. Anticipating the semi autos.

[@mchughcb]

Great video . Would like to hear a little about their SXS history.

[@markmccrindle1322]

I have an old S56e 20ga that I love!!!!

[@TheBeefSlayer]

That’s probably kinda rare in the USA. Not a unicorn but a good one would be worth something I should thing.

[@Greg-bm5sb]

Great video!! Would love to see one on Browning!!!

[@libra9194]

Hello John, another outstanding video from a man that knows what he is talking about. Would love to go out and shoot with you one day. You didn't mention anything about the 686 Onyx. I have the black edition. In brief, could you please give me some history on it.

[@bubbajones5905]

Good job on Beretta. How about some thoughts on the various Rizzinis?

[@roanpieterse4564]

Thanks. Enjoyed that video.

[@snuffysmiff]

I bought my first Beretta, an AL-2 bird gun @ age 14, some 48 years ago. Well, my father actually bought it but it was with my money (I began working at age 12) It was about a pound lighter than Dad's Rem 1100 and for years he kept trying to trade me for it. I still have it, along with a 1201FP and a 92F. I love them all and plan on having them all buried with me.

[@robertcushney3174]

That boy really knows he,s stuff lol

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

He sure does mate.

[@azurf843]

I have been interested in Buying a 686 for a few years now. I fight the same battle as most people where I have money for one gun with which I would like to shoot game and clays. I have long thought a game model with 30 inch barrels would suffice. Slightly better swing than the standard 28s while still sitting in a lighter game stock. My question is if there would be a balance issue making the gun front heavy and more work to carry in the field. I would appreciate any replies. Thanks

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Excellent, many thanks 👍

[@Blondejam]

I know this is a while ago but please slow down. Your descriptions are brilliant but please slow down! Do not ruin it by running through it. Your knowledge is exceptional pal, so for novices like me hold back a bit. Cracking video non the less. Cheers as ever!

[@748tech]

What about the DT-10/DT-11?

[@nickloughrey9841]

Hi J. I know you are an O/U man , but can you do an indepth review of the A400 Plus Xtreme ..... the newest model and give your opinion on the KO 3 system in this latest version . Your comments /review would be a valuable resource.

[@orion7873]

I'd love to see a comparison video between the Beretta A400 and a Benelli Supersport.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

Thank you. Have S56E but could find no info. Thanks. Sounded a little low on the price point. USD they seem to be more here.

[@MumblesMarbleMouth]

I've heard all kinds of BS about Beretta's being made in Turkey. One person told me the barrels are made in Turkey. Another said the whole gun is made in Turkey and then assembled in Italy. I've even been told that Beretta owns many of the Turkish companies. I think someone just read that the wood is Turkish Walnut and then assumed the gun is made in Turkey. Besides.... If Beretta actually changes them to be made in Turkey they will probably change the name to the Silver Turkey..... Call the black edition the Roasted Turkey.

[@john-paulsilke893]

Jake Burma nothing wrong with a Turkish gun but they most certainly don’t match the higher quality Beretta guns. On a budget by all means get yourself a decent Turkish gun but honestly you are gonna pay a premium for the Beretta and for the same quality you are gonna pay at least 1.5 times. However their higher end guns are nearly without compare. I am no gentleman so I have an M4 and Montefeltro, (I prefer the former since I can beat it all to Hell and have never cleaned it and never intend to).

[@Greg-fl4cb]

I really like your reviews Jonny! Nice one mate!

[@timeverett7828]

Best Beretta over/under's made... SO5, 682 GOLD E, ASE 90 GOLD, DT10, 694 based on years of experience.

[@cgjaz414]

My S682 XTrap is 36 years old and still crushing clays. Hard to compare it with the new ones.

[@mikereynolds3294]

I agree my 682S Skeet model is 35 years old and I won two tournaments in the last two months with it. It’s a tank and just keep crushing targets.

[@noeloconnor9518]

I have a beretta whitewing and the New 687 silver pigeon 3 field... Beretta are just reliable as they come

[@oldrover3007]

Good Video as always, I kind of wish I hadn’t bought a Browning last weekend but it was more of an availability / Cash & Cosmetics issue . One Base line Beretta I could have had , had a Grayish finish over the Stock vs a few more appealing Brownings so I bought the Browning remembering what you had said in another Video. Thanks

[@jcord1111]

Tell us about the BL line. The idea behind and how they was positioned into Beretta shotgun line. Thanks!

[@beeeeee77]

Thank you so much for such a comprehasive answer!!!

[@iljaroos5851]

Thanks, awesome review!

[@chasejdmartin]

Love my silver pigeon!

[@jsnyder0512]

Love everything you post !

[@kashik6110]

Amazing videos, can you make a video about S56(bl4 in Us) those shotguns where sold in crazy number here in North America and upland hunters still using those. Although there is no info their action at all beside the schematics. It seems s56 will outlive us if we know how to maintain it.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

Yes I would like to see this too. Got a s56e years ago for about 800$ usd. Great light hunting specific gun.

[@petemulhearn7787]

Like the way you cut through the crap. Maybe some folk get their feathers ruffled, but keep it up.

[@gregshaw4852]

Johnny if you had the choice of a new Wembley and Scott 1000 and a used Beretta Silver Pigeon 686 Game which would you buy?

[@noeloconnor9518]

Beretta all the way..... 👍

[@MrELIAN602]

Can you make a top selling shootguns of 2018 video?

[@tgsoutdoors]

Didn’t TSC just release one of those?

[@MrELIAN602]

@@tgsoutdoors yes, but as your subscriber i would love to see your opinion 👍👍👍

[@john-paulsilke893]

Since I’m back home in Canada I am a bit curious as to what gentleman in the English countryside shoot.

[@willbag2506]

What do you think of yildiz

[@thigerns]

Great channel! I have learned allot about shotguns, and Berettas in particular. Would you recommend to buy a 686 SP 1 or a 690 Field 1 as my first gun? The price dif is around 500€

[@zimtrout]

great video, please do one on brownings?????

[@orion7873]

I watch your videos fairly often and I wonder why you always seem to only talk about Over/Unders ? Me personally, I think most people only buy OU because they look cool. A semi-auto is much more practical in my opinion. I'd love to see what you think of a Beretta A400 vs. Benelli Supersport ... I've only shot a Silver Pigeon for 1 day and besides that I've always used a Benelli ... so maybe I'm a bit biased but, after shooting the Beretta, it made me appreciate the Benelli much more.

[@tgsoutdoors]

OU is by far the most popular gun here, although we have got a few Semi Videos in the pipeline that you might enjoy

[@orion7873]

Yes but, why is an OU popular ? Is it because there is an advantage in using one or just because they look pretty ? I think semi-autos with red dots are going to be the future of clay shooting. @@tgsoutdoors

[@tgsoutdoors]

Because they are the best tool for consistent shooting? I think it is interesting that 99% of top shooters use an o/u, and I guess most people follow this path. Why red dots?

[@jacobrans9269]

@@tgsoutdoors I think he means easi hit beads.

[@brucechennell860]

Where does the SV10 fit in to all of this? Pre 690 series I believe but would welcome some confirmation on that.

[@tgsoutdoors]

It was the test bed for all of the 69x technology. Around 2009-2013

[@brucechennell860]

@@tgsoutdoors Thanks for the confirmation. I love mine and hope to pop down with it for a SIM run and fit check at some point soon.

[@GAMarine137]

Nice history lesson

[@josephlabarbera1050]

Hi, trying to choose between the Beretta Paralello and the Rizzini 550 for a side by side game gun that holds value. I’d be so grateful for your opinion

[@johngoodwin2768]

Awesome review. But happened to the S55, I am hurt :)

[@cliffordmarkland2624]

Hi Jonny I've got a 686's p1 and have just started shooting again but I have been looking at a semi auto Beretta for pigeon and Duck hunting with would you recommend by the way love your blogs regards Cliff UK

[@roygramoglia1772]

Great presentation

[@DrBreezeAir]

My friend told me that all lower-tier O/U Berrettas receivers are made of powder steel. Is this bad? I picked Sako over Tikka because of materials and I don't regret paying more.

[@mattsheed9671]

How about a Review of a Silver pigeon S in 3.5magnum then?

[@wipperwil]

Excellent video! Funny - 13:30 “...shoot just as well as the old ones, sort of...”. You may just need to do a new vid- Beretta modern vs. Old school!

[@aaronclarke3878]

could you do a review of the Benelli 828u looks a very nice gun and thinking on buying one.

[@tgsoutdoors]

We have done a few if you search our videos

[@aaronclarke3878]

yes im watching one now thanks keep up the good work mate.

[@paulwilson7234]

Brilliant history in a nutshell 👍

[@ericjamieson]

I feel like CZ is the next Beretta - reasonable quality over-unders for less than 1K.

[@EJL110]

Look forward to part 2..! Also, would you do a video on comparing good stalking binos?

[@tgsoutdoors]

What sort of stats would you like covered?

[@EJL110]

The Gun Shop Ok, are the expensive ones worth the money? Best magnification and overall size, or a top 5 review? That sort of thing..... I’ve got some cheap Hawke 8x32 when I first got into stalking and I’ve never up graded them, but would like to know where to spend my money... cheers

[@1American4thepeople]

Is that the eargesplitten loudenboomer I spy on the shelf in background?

[@rturner7579]

I bought a 686 silver pigeon 2 years ago. I only shoot enough trap to get tuned up for grouse every year. Last year, mid season, I saw that there was rust forming from under the bluing. The bluing actually lifted and flaked off the rib. When I looked alot closer I saw pitting in the receiver end of the barrel steel. Very poor quality materials and finish. I've have my 1100s for 50 years and never had problems like this. Beretta QC was asleep when this gun was made. I'll never buy another Beretta gun of any kind. I just bought a Citori Hunter. We'll see...

[@I_Show_Freedom69]

My dad has the Beretta S.55

[@Chris-sw4jw]

Johnno you always forget to mention the gold trigger on the 686

[@leeedmunds2539]

Nice, thanks! Did they ever make rifle barrels for these?

[@219garry]

Some guy over at Beretta is probably watching this and thinking, OK no more replaceable parts. Make them buy a new gun. They'll lower the price a little but they will be disposable guns.

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

Is the Beretta better than browning lightning ?

[@abdulrt1245]

Again I ask you to have a video on Issac hollis guns whatever they are because some say they rubbish worth very low price and some they advertised them as great gun waitting kindly for your answers

[@ramziseikaly9587]

Hello For about $5000 what bird 12 gauge over and under do you recommend? Something i can leave for my son after me

[@ross4118]

I’m looking at a 687 for £1000 used , any good ?

[@johnappleyard4123]

I wonder what do you think about fox shotguns made by savage factory in US

[@dalearnold8918]

How about the BL series that came out in the early 1970’s. An over/under, for Everyman.

[@NotoEP]

What about the s55?

[@jeffreymathis3379]

682X is one of the best trap guns of all time

[@wholeNwon]

Proof pressures in lb/in2?

[@dillsplosion5334]

Jonny im applying for my shotgun certificate but dont know the exact dates of my criminal record, will the year of offences be enough

[@tgsoutdoors]

Yes, as long as you provide as much information as possible, they will usually fill in the blanks

[@dillsplosion5334]

@@tgsoutdoors thank you, on 1 of the offences i signed a caution but i was falsely accused and the person who made the accusations was cautioned for it, would my caution be wiped

[@tgsoutdoors]

The FEO will have your up to date record, best to put everything down and discuss it in person.

[@beeeeee77]

Hi Jone, thank you very much for such a comprehensive videos. I'd like to ask you. Recently I have bought Beretta 692 sporting, could you tell please, how often I need to apply Tru oil to protect the stock of it and when should I start applying oil, after what period of time? Thank you a lot!!!

[@tgsoutdoors]

Try oil dried very hard and doesn’t absorb well, so use it very sparingly. You can start as soon as you get home. Always wait until it is dry before adding the next layer, and when you achieve a finish you are happy with - stop and only apply more as it wears.

[@amyllari5274]

👏 they 👏 are 👏 good

[@atifaliatifali816]

Price

[@wholeNwon]

If I were going to spend a lot of money on a modern gun (which I wouldn't), I would expect chopper lump barrels not monobloc. Even rotoforged (cold forged) barrels would be more appealing. I would also expect absolutely perfect wood-to-metal fit, which these seem not to have.

[@Honda1k]

What about the BL model

[@MrPapageorgio]

So what do you think about their handguns?

[@tgsoutdoors]

What’s a handgun?

[@cammiemck634]

Good video but slow down!

[@PointlessGiraffe]

I vote for you to have 'Gun girls' in the background modelling the guns. IE. Grid girls for Formula 1

[@mohddazlijohariwazir1551]

Beretta for good shotgun no 1

[@reclusedman8538]

What kind of barrels did beretta sell to Venise?

[@drumhd1]

Reclused Man. Cannon barrels.....

[@tgsoutdoors]

Hand Cannon Barrels

[@drumhd1]

The Gun Shop Really?

[@davidw1634]

I love the look of hammer guns and still shoot with a hammer gun side by side.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Anything special?

[@charlesdriggers199]

There are some models you forgot. And , your talking points on modern manufacturing vs. cost? They should be cheaper ,not more expensive. Your attitude towards a well hand fitted gun compared to a cookie cutter manufactured gun is as well not all that true either. It may help in parts duplication , but we are not talking about the early 19th or 20th century here. I repair guns of all types and age classes and most parts are available to fit. Quality is everything, if modern technology was the benchmark for firearm quality, then Turkish or even China made guns would be all you need.

[@AdamLeePhoto]

I have no problem with a modern gun that's machine made/finished, however I keep reading about problems with the action on the 690 series, whereas the 686 series is considered bullet proof... Who knows what the truth is, but it's left me confused as I wanted to upgrade my late 90s Silver Pigeon to something a little nicer. Thoughts anyone?

[@nevermindthebollocks1171]

My friend has a 690 black a very very nice gun , lovely to shoot , however he did have a few problems with the action , which Berreta fixed but eventually replaced with a new gun . I'm about to buy a silver pigeon.

[@moonsugar6781]

Beretta outdo themselves every time