The Beretta SL2 'Hypergun'!

What do you think of this - the Newest addition to the Pietro Beretta Collection.
The SL2 is the new flagship clay gun from Beretta, feturing a detachable trigger and new action design. We headed to Beretta HQ to find out more about the development as well as giving the gun a full test and overview!
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[@dandylion1987]

Really like it. Beretta are taking the piss with pricing though.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I had hoped for it to be a smaller step up from a DT, but once I had taken in the following I guess I understand it better. So simply put, the SL2 is a hybrid between An SO10 (£96k) and a DT (£10k). Its closest relative is the SL3 at £21,350. The fact it’s less than the sl3 is surprising to me, I definitely appreciate the increased machine time and technology over the engraving of the SL3. The gun has a production limit of 150 a year maximum as well, which obviously affects the economics somewhat.

[@dandylion1987]

@@tgsoutdoors thanks fornthe reply. I'd personally have liked it more mass production with a dt style price tag, like a better, upmarket cynergy i guess. Ah well

[@navaraboy3000]

I don’t think it is over priced, they will sell the 150 per year with ease. Sl3 for game sl2 for clays. At this price point buyers the cost isn’t a concern to buyers. They probably spend 10k-30k on shooting per year anyway

[@user-gm4bn7ql6u]

Maybe you need to understand the cost of manufacturing

[@dandylion1987]

@@user-gm4bn7ql6u well only selling 150 at 20 grand a pop wont recoup it i can tell you that. This is what is known as a halo product

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Thanks for another cool and informative video Johnny! All the good/great gunmakers steal like an artist and have for a very long time. This is meant as a compliment by the way. In watching your video on the SL2 I see elements from several places. Boss inspired action with a nod to Perazzi. Rizzini and other Italian bottom of the mono block chamber end where it has the square shoulders to lock into the action as an additional reinforcement to bolster the already excellent Beretta recoil shoulders. The bore work that can point to the work and innovation of several barrel smiths and companies through the decades. We really do live in a golden age of firearms.

[@user-rv3jo8hq4n]

I've been waiting specifically to see your review on this model. Thank you for your expedience!

[@lewissadler698]

Reminds me of a Benelli 828 Sport tbh looks similar a nice case full of bits, matt black metal work, long pointed forend and endless weight/ stock configurations.

[@RustySprocket]

My thoughts exactly

[@lightfighter3023]

Well, they're both contemporary looking guns but, other than that, they're nothing alike. The 828U is a piece of junk. This is an amazing gun - I've shot the SL2 - and it's a dream.

[@Grant_901]

Another great review. It’s encouraging to see new designs on double guns. Thanks for sharing

[@jeffreymyers5967]

Every time a company re-invents jug chokes, I laugh a little harder. The concept of tight-to-open-to-tight bores + choking has been around since the 1870s and it comes around as the 'state of the art' and disappears again and again through history. The original jug chokes, then overbored barrels (which allowed gases to escape around the wad, creating the same slow-down a jug choke creates before being constricted), Cutts compensators, Tula chokes, Brain chokes, now Beretta doing it again (and with a 'normal' 12 gauge .724 bore diameter to boot). With all the simulations we have today, we forget that those before us could reach the same conclusions through trial and error. Many found 'better results through XYZ' and implemented them. Then, in our modern hubris, we throw it all away because "they didn't have the advanced technology we have," only to re-converge on the same results. What is old is new again, and with a much higher price tag to reinvent what we've known to work well for centuries.

[@mikehicks9488]

Great video. My son, Austin (you've met a couple of times in San Antonio), sells these for Cole Fine Guns & Gunsmithing and said that the market reception is very good.

[@Gusman851]

It certainly is a sleek looking bit of kit, with that new foreend the whole thing just looks fast.

[@chimbachristoforou1862]

Beautiful gun . Being a Beretta man myself ( 680 S , 682 Gold E and 692 X Trap ) It's what you would expect from Beretta . I'm in the market for a DT11 and can only dream of a SL2

[@sonnyjoannou9413]

When JC produces a video I press like first and watch the video afterwards.

[@paulwilson7234]

Agree one of tgs's best videos.

[@davidkengland]

I ordered mine yesterday! Thanks for the information.

[@melcher44]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@50caliber29]

That is a really good looking gun. Some real thought & talent went into that design. 👍

[@rotorican85]

finally a gun that takes the detachable trigger from the DT series, the slim profile of the 694 and puts them together with many other improvements.. My son shoots a DT and I prefer the 694. both great guns. This SL2 looks amazing!, gonna go sell a kidney now to order me one!!!

[@pauljames970]

Well you talked about the price point without mentioning the actual price. ------- how much is it ???

[@karlsailor]

Google search shows them with a list price of about £26, street £24

[@Pretzulkj]

Starting price is in the $25,000-30,000 neighborhood depending on how the shop optioned the gun for their inventory (assuming you don't custom order, in which case ~$25k is the floor)

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

$18,000-$20,000

[@andrewhilditch4036]

It is a stunning gun, perhaps a retirement gift but what I’m really interested in is, who’s vest are you wearing, love that tweed pattern.

[@mihlbachler2]

I don't even know why you make a video about this gun. It's unattainable for 99.999% of people.

[@wayneskiv4r987]

I was lucky enough to buy the launch edition bloody love it even better than my dt11 eel carbon

[@hyundai170]

Stunning.

[@adelacour]

Wow, I have never been a Beretta fan and have been shooting a K80 for the last 10 years. I can Honestly say "I love this Gun", I haven't tried one yet but I am going to as soon as I can. Great Review Thx.

[@CraigK80]

Will shoot very different to the K80, does look cool, but my K80 ain’t going anywhere, main reason is Alan Rhone vs GMK UK. End of story…

[@robertflower3067]

Everyone should buy one , just to put it in a glass case to look at !. Keep up the great work Johnny awesome video .

[@allanjgray1]

Wonderful production values on the video. Well done all.

[@danieldoyle8442]

Looks great my DT11L shoots good too! Thanks for showing it great video as usual. How about some more with Ed Solomons please.

[@jstjern1]

This is one of the most beautiful shotguns I’ve seen. The wood stands out and finally some novel thinking with the flowing lines. Love it!!!

[@lucac-fm4mc]

Okay the gun it’s very good…25+k😫😫😫.. but, I have to say that your videos are getting better every time. Thanks again TGS team💪💪💪

[@davidward2231]

Simply stunning.

[@ditchesandhedges]

What a great review.

[@RobertTheViking88]

Beautiful shotgun very modern looking but not overly done. Would love to see one in person

[@TMFShooting]

Very Nice '' Luv Beretta's , Another Great Show 💯 Thanks for Sharing 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@golfcurve7]

Reminds me of the Browning Cynergy with a bit of the Benelli 828 thrown in. . Is it better than the DT 11 or is made to run alongside it?

[@chrishorner8589]

Phenomenal video guys! I want to try one out!

[@johnmarkharris]

This is very much a gun built for the American market. Jonny is hearing the call to the States 😊 🇺🇸

[@neilstokoe1]

It’s a lot of money but then again so are Krieghoff and Perazz. It looks amazing to my eyes, lovely.

[@christopherperot3287]

Beautifully made stylish clay machine

[@CowboyChefNewton]

Nice video, ambiguous on the style, it’s growing on me!

[@faicaladjemikN1683]

Great presentation as usual 😉

[@darrenlaithwaite7810]

Beautiful gun Johnny,

[@murraymoore5662]

Man I just love it ❤

[@scottjones8036]

Great looking gun just as it is.

[@warrigaljohn]

that is 1 most impressive gun. it belong in a collection cabinet and the shooting cabinet. good one mate

[@jamesmcalevey6749]

Great review you are one lucky lad🤗🤗

[@ryanmccarthy1215]

I like a nice shiny gun. But I also appreciate a serious clay gun when I see one. I really like it. REALLY like it.

[@user-qw4yj6bw5r]

Beautiful shotgun!

[@jammyjim69]

Good looking gun.

[@user-nt7xe3mm9y]

wow beautiful

[@Udeus5]

@tgsoutdoors great review. Since part of the video was at Beretta I was hoping to see the slow motion pellet pattern comparison between the Steelium pro barrels vs the pro x. Hopefully you’ll be able to showcase that in a future video.

[@windym709]

Modelled on a Benelli 828 😂😂 The launch edition was £25,900 Lol.

[@cometroy]

That gun is absolutely insane Jonny like a Ferrari of guns 😍

[@Jolly56Roger]

more like a fiat 500 😂😂🤣🤣

[@sonicrose8430]

I’m interested just for that forearm like you pointed out. I tend to burn my fingers on my Browning , having that little bitty extension of wood seems real nice

[@Blondejam]

That is a seriously good looking gun!! Well done Beretta, lovely profile etc. Everything on that gun suits, I'm a shortarse so the long forend for me does not matter so much. Whoever designed that gun needs a pat on the back as it's gorgeous!!! Nice vid guys, quality as usual!!!

[@allanjgray1]

Great video.

[@milkman_21]

Love at first sight..!

[@JonSnow-zc2lr]

It certainly is different, but for an old timer like me I prefer the traditional look and engraved action. Would love to give it a try though

[@ggeckocincy]

Great episode. Tell me more about your protective glasses. Total class.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Edwards Eyewear Hiroki 2’s in amethyst

[@LoneMechanic]

It would be nice for Beretta to do a sort of budget version of this gun, something like the Benelli 828u.

[@harveypaltridge]

Very cool. I have a 682 gold e for trap, and love it. One day when I step up. I would love either a DT 11 or an SL2. Although offering tru oil finish… I guess it gives options, but how can you go past a natural oil finish? Beautiful

[@spency787]

I hope it’s a great success so the design cues can filter down the range onto the guns we can all afford

[@josephgittos3787]

Not normally a black/dark action lover but this is wow , I love engraving but like you said this doesn't need it

[@thezieg]

I'll pick up a brace of these next week.

[@Rumplef0reskin]

The wood doesn't line up with the receiver.....

[@chital_shikari3163]

Maybe one day…I’m happy with my SP I Sporting for now!!!

[@awg123ok]

Love it, maybe a replacement for my fantastic Benelli 828 U Sport, I love the lines of modern shotguns, certainly if form and function compliment each other.

[@CanadianWaterfowler]

Great video, as usual, Jonny! Good thing the SL2 it's not found anywhere (not only to buy but at least to look at it), because I have a feeling that the price is "stellar"...oh... wait... was that "astronomic" rather?!

[@gumannjonasson8800]

A definite upgrade to the DT 10/11 versions. Does it have removable sideplates like the Zoli EVO XL?

[@faridkhissamutdinov1270]

Это ружье выглядит превосходно! Спасибо за обзор.

[@tlbcustom1297]

Just my 2 cents...... any mechanical mechanism that requires slamming the action shut to properly fit it, is not made to specification in the first place. The demand for custom firearms indicates they are truly custom (one of a kind) items. Manufacturing with 5 axis CNC machines indicates the opposite (or at least a more repeatable method). In a world that can manufacture steel to +/-.005mm (or less) every single day, in any form, shape or style, why would you pay so much for something that is clearly not "custom"? Materials? Heat treating? Workmanship? What are you paying for, if not, just the name or style you like.

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Yeah 500 years of building weapons means they don’t know what they are doing

[@gnarshread]

We ain't talking about glocks here. I see what you're saying, but after years of constant abuse, my Beretta still locks up tighter than a ducks arse. However, with modern manufacturing, I would be interested in seeing if it could be done.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Yeah, but… BERETTA

[@tlbcustom1297]

@@jeffmcgrath2202 I have an A400 and love it. It is a great machine that does what I need for a fraction of the cost of an SL2, DT10, or DT11. All I am saying is, Why would anyone pay 10 to 30+K for a two shot firearm that is not a custom, hand worked piece of art? Really?, what makes your $25K over under worth more than 10 times your $2k semi-auto? 10 to 20 years ago it was custom engraving, fit, finish and wood. Now you can do 400 hours of hand engraving in 5 hours on a CNC laser, most fit is done on a CNC 5 axis mill and finish is applied with DLC coating technology that has been well established as a manufacturing norm for a decade. A lot has changed in 500 years! Slamming an action shut in a video that was clearly made to advertise the product does not speak well to advancements in technology. Again...just my 2 cents.

[@angelos8958]

You are paying for the name firstly, the potential of increasing your scores secondly and i guess the bragging rights. Its a clay shooting tool. Not really a custom gun that you will buy and get your custom unique engravings, hand build etc. Clay shooting is an expensive sport and for a lot of shooters 20k is pocket change

[@birddogmi67]

Beautiful...but I still feel Dt 11 with options ??? Might be my choice. Fantastic overview of Beretta factory process . Top notch video ❤

[@Cats.Hammers.]

It's where art and engineering meet. Quite possibly the most beautiful piece of design engineering I've ever laid eyes on. Did you mention the price, or if I have to ask, I'm assuming that I can't afford it?

[@stevenl.passalacqua3953]

Moderno ma nello stesso tempo classico, una vera bellezza

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Anthony Matarese jr. Shoots this gun like theres no tomorrow. He did get a custom gun stock also. Good show jonny

[@davekane510]

Did i miss the price tag?? Much is it? Might trade in the sp3 for it

[@lloydyp]

Great vid Jonny. Apart from Anthony Mattarese's shirt. 😝

[@faicaladjemikN1683]

Waiting for you to introduce this beautiful beast too, regards 🙂

[@lloydyp]

@@faicaladjemikN1683 Yeah I am just waiting for a press gun.

[@nickgill9363]

25:55 That is a nice looking gun, would love to own one

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

Again Beretta is setting the bench mark in competition shotguns. Fantastic. NOTHING COMPARES.

[@harryminkley1962]

K80

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

@@harryminkley1962 k80, thats cute.

[@heycidskyja4668]

@@harryminkley1962 K80? lol

[@harryminkley1962]

@@AlsAllAussieAdventures look who’s using the k80. Look who’s won world titles with them. Yes the SL2 looks great and probably shoots great but saying nothing compares is a bit far. Krieghoff, Perrazi, invictus range, xs pro all great guns and it’s a matter of personal preference.

[@randywall6678]

The K80 is far superior to any other over/under made today. Your kidding yourself if you don’t know this. The DT-10 and DT-11 still have trigger problems. Several shooting buddies have had their DT’s sent back to Beretta more than once.

[@bumblesquatt]

Will be putting an order in shortly for one to upgrade from a 694

[@tgsoutdoors]

Some upgrade!

[@clumhain]

How does it compare to your Longthorne? similar pricing i guess? Great video btw as usual !

[@PaulOMalley-uw6gy]

What a brilliant gun that looks great review and something that would be on the first to buy list when the numbers drop on the lottery😂. How does it measure up against other high end guns you’ve used?

[@siavashhazini2061]

Oh man, I've been wanting one of those since the introduction of the prototype. I now want one even more. Jonny, do you know if Berretta takes body parts. I have an extra kidney.

[@markchapman2414]

that trigger gaurd looks like an after thought

[@BLdontM]

That was my first thought. I hate that trigger guard.

[@LaszloNoiz]

As some one that has done very little shooting when it's said C bird and D bird, are these always the same target from ground to ground?

[@tgsoutdoors]

On a 5-Stand style course like this, there is near infinite variety of presentations. A c-bird could Be anything they want it to be. Only trap and skeet disciplines stay the same from ground to ground.

[@stamfordly6463]

Interestingly the design, particularly the forend, reminds me a bit of the Fabarm Axis from about ten years ago. Nobody (but me) seemed to like the Axis back then... Maybe it's a shape whose time has come?

[@p.w.2149]

What a beauty. It looks so much better than the DT11 but the price tag is overwhelming.

[@hotshot2177]

Is it on a ragga tip?

[@burmaconda]

I deserve one of those. Also I have that cap ,which is about the only thing in the video I could afford at the moment 😂

[@timothyrogers7584]

To modern for me, I’d rather have the side-by-side Awesome video!!

[@the45er]

What is the price of this new model?

[@bfotosuk]

I got halfway through this video and thought woah this is awesome - then I googled the cost!

[@hunt4redoctober628]

Should be cool with a £25,000 price tag.

[@darrent2697]

Nearly £20k!!! Nearly fainted 😱

[@thehobbyist6386]

A very sexy gun! Berretta has done it again.

[@isaaco5679]

I'll stick with my sxs 10 gauge 1850's london nock gun. That is a pretty thing, though.

[@smokescreen767]

That is a beautiful gun

[@jamesskinner762]

Love it, looks like a Benelli

[@forddude1976]

I love the stock, the wood is beautiful but im not sure about the action, if have to see one in the flesh but i think it's out of my budget

[@matthewdeepblue]

Aesthetically... I love that line of shiny black, I like the cones that catch the light in the back. It's practical and cool. It's the middle part I hate. Where it says the name?, I shouldn't see that. Covered up in tiny scroll, tiny laser scroll, or make it so black black is night that I don't see it. I shouldn't The middle, I should see the barrel, I should see that streak of light reflecting metal and it connecting to the grip, I should see that muted and dull black with that cone engraving catches the light... I shouldn't see the middle. Either camouflage it in micro scroll, or make it so black I don't think about it.

[@ianspicer1529]

Fabulous video Jonny 🏅🙌

[@rgause100]

His accent makes you want to buy one .

[@MrSpencely]

Like it, want it, can’t afford it! 😢

[@stevewright6333]

Design, aesthetics, everything about this gun, i really like. However, I'd like to see them make a better, more affordable mid range gun too.. Most of us won't even see one of these, let alone shoot or own one.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

How do they black/blue their barrels please?

[@Nemesis007]

What does SL stand for in this Beretta lineup?

[@borjastick]

I didn't catch the price. But it looks stonkingly good.

[@masterclassanonymous1292]

Sl2 is hard on the eyes. Ugly like a Browning Cynergy. Pattern it next to a DT-11 so we can see for ourselves. A few points for the SL2 skinner receiver so it is easier to see through than the DT.