I bought one about 14 years ago. It has won for me every clay comp I've entered. About 5 per year... She's now retired. Still love taking her out now and then. Magnificent gun.
@OleGad16 жыл бұрын
I have my Beretta SP since almost 20 years. I jumped over barbwire, had it in -15degree Celsius and whatever else. I also submerged it once accidentally. It just always works. No cracks nothing. It just looks used....I love it.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
good to hear, such solid guns!
@scottdiller18935 ай бұрын
Jonny! Crushed it, thanks for the background knowledge, super sweet to see the quick and easy maintenance on the Beretta 680 series, appreciate the ease of use comments! 🤓
@Christafro6 жыл бұрын
I've wanted one of these 686's for the last 3 years and in the last few months I've watched countless 686 videos on youtube including this one. Well today I finally went out and bought one and man I am so glad I did, 20 ga 28" barrels and I can't wait to get it out and use it soon!!!
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@Christafro6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Britishshooter3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video explaining the mechanism of the 686. Very interesting indeed. I have owned lots of them but never needed to strip one down because they don't go wrong.
@vitof21773 жыл бұрын
TGS is one of the best YoutTube channels. Great host, great content, and my go-to when I decide to research a new shotgun.
@danjamison37274 жыл бұрын
Just traded my 40 year old 686s for a silver pigeon absolutely love it
@Paul-up3pb Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍. I have 686 Silver Perdiz 12 gauge, which I think is predecessor to 686 Silver Pigeon?? I bought it new maybe 25 - 30 years ago if, memory serves. I upgraded the wood on it later … looks sweet & handles nicely.
@louiek-b65625 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these a year ago, great purchase
@porksboy4 жыл бұрын
Bought one second hand years ago for half the price of new. Have shot it weekly for over five years in a shotgun league. Never let me down, I have definately improved my game with it. I knew that I could rebuild it my self if it showed wear. I clean and lube it and have had no problems. I would replace it with the same if I were to loose it.
@TheRealAndyB. Жыл бұрын
This is the only video in depth review abatible in KZbin. Thanks for sharing this amazing knowledge and tips. Respect
@sanketshinde11423 жыл бұрын
Mine is here! Gonna go pick it up tomorrow!! It’s my first gun, I’m very excited!
@ericthatcher34624 жыл бұрын
I shoot a lot of registered trap with my 686 and won't shoot anything else now. I have a Browning BT99 that I thought to replace the Beretta with for trap deciding to use the Beretta for Clay's and skeet. After a season with the BT99 I picked up the 686 again and never looked back The difference in feel and pointabilty was like going from driving an old pickup truck and a modern sports car. I'm left handed and my sporting 686 has a left hand cast stock that fits me perfectly. I find the look to be just right, too with a nice amount of engraving that isn't overdone or gaudy. I also love the oil finish wood stock that just gets better over time as opposed to the high gloss urethane finish on so many other brands.
@haromaster60864 жыл бұрын
Had mine for years and absolutely love it.
@Guy9052m4 жыл бұрын
Hey TGS! Thanks for all of the hard work and commitment in putting together such great videos. I love your reviews and how nice is it to get a perspective from a gun smith as well as a hunter/shooter. I wish I lived closer. Cheers
@glynjones44256 жыл бұрын
The first shotgun I ever shot was a sliver pigeon & for that reason alone I have always had a soft spot for them. Great video as always.
@joshwilkinson9472 жыл бұрын
Me to, first ever clay days and for my first beaters day I was lent one. So for me, personally, they still have spirit!
@aaron724 ай бұрын
i picked up my silver pigeon last week so far i am really liking it
@glenns71393 жыл бұрын
Just back into shooting after 10 ywars away. Didn't know how to chose between browning b525 or beretta silver pigeon. So just bought both. Love them both. Keep up tje great work Johnny. Always informative and entertaining.
@robertpagel89515 жыл бұрын
After 2 years of ownership and over 15k shells fired my SP1 sporting is still tight and has been trouble free. I keep thinking about upgrading but I always decide to just keep shooting it. In fact I'm thinking before this year is out I will have Briley make me a set of sub guage tubes for it. My only complaint is I wish it had a higher grade of wood. Fit, function, and reliability it has in spades. Another fellow on my skeet squad has over 30k rounds on his and he's only had to replace the ejector springs. Another gent I shoot sporting clays with claims his is pushing 50k trouble free. 686 action just works!
@raybede4 жыл бұрын
I love my pigeon 20 bore and wouldn't swop it for anything. Suggestion. Put some felt or green baize on your table when doing and maintenance, this would save stock damage.
@charles9386 жыл бұрын
A great honest review. Can you do a video on how you grade wood? Thank you
@MrChrissy1r4 жыл бұрын
Shot with both O/U/ and S/S Beretta's for decades, never let me down . Minimal maintenance, ans use as a tool rather than a toy. Brilliant guns, to my mind the best,,And very very affordable.
@bartram33 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2010 fixed choke silver pigeon sporter for £600, no extras but a good sound tidy gun. I worked out that if I use it for the next 10 years then scrap it, it’s only cost me £1.15 a week. Happy days😊
@Scjon034 жыл бұрын
I miss my SP1 Sporting. Sold it because need the money. Afterwards I got a TriStar TT-15 Sporting. I have absolutely no complains. It works, tight lock up and it patterns well. No issues at all. However that be my beat around shotgun and I just got a Browning Citori 725 30”. I was thinking about the SP1 again but I wanted try something different.
@carlfrench65734 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video and channel. I was recommended the channel by a friend and it has not disappointed me. Many thanks for so many down to earth, honest and true reporting. 👍🏻
@damonslazyk87246 жыл бұрын
Right on dude. I love my silver pigeon but I never knew much about it until now. Thanks for the info and the look inside my gun.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
A Pleasure Damon
@mitchd9492 жыл бұрын
Bought my 686 SP 1 Field (Game) in Sept 2020. I love it and use it primarily for trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The stock Beretta pad is total crap. I replaced with a Limbsaver pad and now it's perfect.
@ashy14234 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great review including the negatives. An honest review is always important to have. I enjoy all your videos, keep them coming. Stay well. Ash 🏴
@partridgefile22956 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very helpful. Removes some of the uncertainty about owning and maintaining one of these
@mikehawk77343 жыл бұрын
Just bought one thanks to your videos. Great videos and they really helped me learn a lot and also to help me choose an over/under shotgun. I have been hunting in the states for 40 years but never with an O/U. I have decided to give trap and sporting clays a go so I bought the Beretta for use in hunting and also clays. I got the Silver Pigeon 1 but am already thinking that I should have got the Silver Pigeon 3. I guess I should learn how to shoot clays before I worry about such things. Thanks for your videos and all of your help and information, cheers
@pkutschman5 жыл бұрын
Great review! Your knowledge is amazing!
@randeeps403 жыл бұрын
Great video literally answered every question that I had in my mind 🙏🏽
@pim12344 жыл бұрын
Bought one years ago, shoot it every week. Never fails me !
@daddydan10006 жыл бұрын
My first shoot gun only had it 6 months love it
@gerit10006 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great review. It would be great if you could do the same for Browning B525 ;)
@mchughcb6 жыл бұрын
The silver pigeon 20G is a sweet little game gun.
@blackhillsrider26266 жыл бұрын
Wow another great video. I love my Silver Pigeon..Keep up the great work.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Lou Fraulo Sr thanks for the comment
@dantheman73705 жыл бұрын
Same here lad absolutely love mine!
@gerryohara6633 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review Johnny and very informative.
@romansivers3 жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful channel! I’m very lucky to have found you. Thank you for sharing a wealth of knowledge! Cheers from Canada!
@garethboyd85802 жыл бұрын
Honestly, if I was marketing for Beretta I would take the negatives that were said in this review and print them on a full page advert in every magazine or website that had anything to do with a shotgun. It says a lot when the worst that can be said is that it lacks soul. I mean fair play, I get it. A 1911 has soul. If I’m buying a pistol to put in the collection then, yep, a Colt 1911 please! Of course, the other side of the argument is that, if it ever actually came down to it, I’d want a Glock in my hand… but I get it. BTW: somebody saying that there’s a social stigma attached to a Beretta over under because “it’s common” may very well be the most English thing ever said. Nah, I’m only joking! That was a fantastic review. Seriously appreciated!
@rjphilp6 жыл бұрын
I was told the berettas kick a fair bit harder than the brownings by a shop owner here in Melbourne. I'd love any thoughts, I've had one shoulder recon already and they are a damn sight more expensive than shotguns!
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Not true, I don’t think. I have no evidence for this, but the recoils has more to do with gun weight, fit, bore measurements and butt pad than a brand name.
@dolf32885 жыл бұрын
And type of shot used
@cj-rb8fz6 жыл бұрын
Not long had my silver pigeon , just got to get used to it as used everybody else’s gun on clay range , but like it so far
@deadhorizon60874 жыл бұрын
Looks really solid considering getting a EELL diamond pigeon as a sporting/game gun
@edwardweiszbeck16495 жыл бұрын
All your videos are top notch I must say. Haven't watched a bad one yet
@Lord-Snowflake5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for doing these. very well put together, and the music during the take down was a nice touch.
@belmontstudios3336 жыл бұрын
The dude certainly knows his stuff.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
He is also most definitely a dude
@rob13992 жыл бұрын
I'm way too excited to go pick up mine on monday!
@GixxerZilla5 жыл бұрын
Great video. So simple and well thought out. I might have to consider one of these
@harrymurphey26344 жыл бұрын
... before the Beretta "680" Series ... they made the Model BL-4 ... nice O/U ... most 20 ga's where 6 - 6 1/2 lbs ... but I have handled one that was 5 3/4 lbs, fixed chokes but it will take a 20ga/3" shell. A very quick, light, hard hitting "field" shotgun ... (you have to learn to get your cheek down and touching the stock vs a "sporting Shotgun" ) Have you ever handled/shot a Ruger Model Red Label ???
@Epifani_Days4 жыл бұрын
A bloody good review, thank you 😊👍
@MrAlexander1376 жыл бұрын
Could you look at .410 Hushpower? Such an underrated gun and so bizarre but at the same time weirdly exciting.
@SamhainBe3 жыл бұрын
"Social Observations Upon It" - great comment!
@steved9147 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos from here in the US. Suggestkon, use a lip mic for better voice clarity..sounds today like too much background echo!
@billflythe40923 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos. Thanks.
@henriknilsson78513 жыл бұрын
All of your vids are great, and honest! Such a refreshing change from the various gun mags that make everything sound almost miraculous! I suppose it keeps the paid advertisers happy… Had a chance to handle a new Silver Pigeon III? Are they particularly soul-less?
@voider786 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just discovered your channel a few days ago and watched already many episodes
@edbigtruck3 жыл бұрын
I love my Silver Pigeon 1
@drumhd16 жыл бұрын
Great analysis, thank you!
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
A pleasure
@colinyarde94410 ай бұрын
good informative video, the price tag flapping about annoyed the heck out of me!
@JorgeGarcia-hu1qjАй бұрын
What is the max life expectancy of a 686 sporting? Trying to get an idea how many rounds I can expect to be able to put through it including rebuilds. Thank you, love the channel!
@tgsoutdoorsАй бұрын
I have heard of shooting ground instruction guns shooting over half a million rounds
@dominichails62566 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to other strip down videos
@Daniel_Lindqvist5 жыл бұрын
I'm getting my first 686 in a few weeks =) Can't wait! Great looking gun!
@samg83884 жыл бұрын
Daniel Lindqvist the new or old version
@sdriza3 жыл бұрын
How do like it now?
@geraldswain32596 жыл бұрын
Great video John, but I can see it now ,all the curious Beretta punters with the obligatory carpenters/electricians screwdrivers and vise grips etc,attacking the action with gusto .With the outcome being ,a degree in advanced butchery!!!.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
We thoroughly enjoy guns in bags Gerald, trying to put them back together and figuring out why bits are missing is the highlight of our year!
@drumhd16 жыл бұрын
The Gun Shop lol!
@karlmurray44798 ай бұрын
As a new shooter deciding on a first sporting gun purchase,I am down to the B525 or silver pigeon 1 which I have shot both. Being 6ft 1 I find the Browning seems to fit and feel a little better. I intend to have a proper gun fit before I make any purchase or decision. Having followed your channel and advice since entry into the sport I wondered what your opinion/advice would be on this?
@luketomazic10186 жыл бұрын
Hey John, my name is Luke I'm from Australia and Im a huge fan of the show. I own multiple rifles and Im interested in getting into clay target shooting. I was wondering if you could give me some advice, I've managed to shorten my list down to these 3 guns for my first shotgun and was wondering which you'd recommend most. Im looking at the Beretta Silver Pigeon I, Miroku Mk10 Sporter and the Miroku Mk11 Sporter. Im looking for something which is durable and well built, has some nice engraving and a good piece of wood and is a good shooter and also good value for money. Out of the 3 shotguns I've listed which would you recommend most ? I look foward to hearing back from John
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, this is a difficult one, as we dont have the MK10 or MK11 here in the UK. They appear to be the same action as the rest of the Miroku range, so they would be solid. I would always lean towards the Miroku stable, although looking at what guns you have available to you in the range, i'm not sure if i would go for the same choices as yourself
@luketomazic10186 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for you reply. So you would favor Miroku over Beretta given my choices and what would you choose from their range based on what I have available in Australia. I quite like the Mk10 because it has a grade 3 walnut stock, includes 3 interchangeable adjustable triggers and also comes with 7 interchangeable hi viz sights. My local gun store has said they can do it for $1870 compared to $2200 for the Beretta Silver Pigeon I.
@thelongslowgoodbye5 жыл бұрын
The Miroku MK10 or MK11 is pretty much the same as the MK38 but was only for the Australia & NZ market.
@pim12343 жыл бұрын
Have one, now saving up for a Paralello ...
@georgeanaxagora11345 жыл бұрын
Great video Great review..
@rrvil6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the videos you guys are putting out, this one is no exception! Any thoughts of doing something similar for the Caesar Guerini Summit Sporting?
@richardcaine49383 жыл бұрын
Great infor , just starting 👍
@ATINKERER3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@jamesmitchell58536 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this review. You say you don't like some of the specific models that have been made, could you say which you don't think are up to the same standard as the rest of the 680 series?
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
The list of fairly long and fairly confusing as some model names have remained for years, the gun changing rather a lot. The silver pigeon one has changed a huge amount in its 7 year life span for example. The bottom line is that all of the actions are good so it’s personal preference as too which wood, barrels and engraving you like and whether the mixture makes for a gun that handles well
@jamesmitchell58536 жыл бұрын
@@tgsoutdoors thanks Jon that's really helpful. Hope to pop in to TGS next time I'm in the area.
@cowboyupland5 жыл бұрын
So good.
@monkatron5 жыл бұрын
Is the 686 special regarded a silver pigeon or is it the last of the hand finished 680 series? Would be nice to see a comparison of the 2 guns side by side to see what benefits hand fitting against the benefits of the more computer programmed details.
@iscozky6 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks.
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
A Pleasure
@adrianobossio37673 жыл бұрын
Hi. I love your channel. Thanks for all the informative info. Do all Beretta 680 series shotguns make a rattle noise in the receiver when shaken? My SPV and my SP1 both do the same thing? Thanks a lot.
@nathancooper99325 жыл бұрын
Nice job, thanks
@kenshinkarate34636 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you.
@williamalanwilliams81826 жыл бұрын
great instructional video John as usual, very reliable nice looking shotgun. thanks for posting, have a good one...Bill
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bill
@jazdaz20586 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Can you cover the various A400 models?
@coldion16 жыл бұрын
How nervous should I be while tightening the stock on my 687? I use the T-handle driver holding it with the tips of my of my fingers and tighten it quite tight without grunting or pulling it in close to my body. If the stock cracks I'm pretty sure that I will cry like a little girl which will be embarrassing for all concerned. I think there is a very small gap between the tang and the wood on one side when assembled. I doubt anyone who isn't as worried as me would notice. Should I get a torque wrench or just relax and go shooting?
@ttdog0075 жыл бұрын
When tightening any stock bolt, a little force is good, but don't put too much torque on it. As long as it isn't wobbly and keeps tight while shooting it's good. Take the gun to a range first to test it and bring a tool to tighten it if it isn't. I tighten just till before I'd have to muscle it to twist any further.
@davidfenwick95775 жыл бұрын
Good lad i will keep you on!
@buckshotaaa10 күн бұрын
Ok, what are the differences between a 686 SP and a 686 EVO?
@raybede6 жыл бұрын
This guy obviously knows what he's doing. We on the other hand can't see most of what he's showing us plus why not take that bloody sales label off the gun first.Thank you!
@Lord-Snowflake5 жыл бұрын
Why don't you remake the video, then you can take the tag off.
@antonisx12776 жыл бұрын
Hello very nice videos guys!good job!A video for beretta sv10 perennia I??????
@DFox-ud3gx5 жыл бұрын
Hello, I get to shoot one tomorrow at the range
@jogon79505 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. I think Gleneagles Shooting School used 20bores when we visited. Very civilised too for self, wife & daughters. I’d like one but with high grade wood are they circa £2K second hand mint ?
@juanpellot33144 жыл бұрын
Great video, but still you have not answered my question? Can I shoot steal shot #4 or 6 3" shell
@chrislentz96403 жыл бұрын
I looking at a used bretta 686 special duck edition I believe, is it the same components as the silver pigeon? How much Cad do you think that would be worth used in good shape?
@andreverstraten35156 жыл бұрын
Andre Verstraten vindt dit de Bests van The Beretta
@agentorange36986 жыл бұрын
I know in England semi auto shotguns and pump shotguns are looked down on but what is the general consensus on single shot shotguns are they seen in the same light as a semi auto better or worse and are they common
@theshotgunscientists2 жыл бұрын
I know these come in 24 gauge, and I’ve talked to and heard of people in the USA that have them, but how do you get one in 24 gauge in the USA?
@tgsoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I think there was a limited run made some years ago, but I don’t believe they are in production any more. Best to keep eyes on auctions and second hand racks everywhere
@theshotgunscientists2 жыл бұрын
@@tgsoutdoors thanks. I’ve got a 24 gauge ingle shot as well as a couple 32’s. Very cool guns. Just wanting a nice double in 24.
@colt10mmsecurity68 Жыл бұрын
I would never get a 24 gauge. Finding the ammo in the USA would be a nightmare. It is a rare unicorn caliber.
@theshotgunscientists Жыл бұрын
@@colt10mmsecurity68 so rare fiocchi and federal both sell ammo for it? It can be ordered on just about every big name online store. Some places actually carry 24 gauge in store if they know people in that area have them. Not every gun has to have a purpose. Sometimes you just have something to take out and shoot for fun every now and then. Like an old military surplus gun.
@chiosmet6 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Greece. New subscriber to channel, waiting anxiously more educational videos like this!Congraculations for this analytical review which is in my opinion the best review I have found on the net for my Beretta 686 Siver Pigeon S. My gun although has two different diameter bore barrels. The bottom one states 18.5 and the top 18.4. Is it common to Silver Pigeon S? Thank you in advance , keep up the good work..
@tgsoutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Its not uncommon no, still not sure why they do this, but they do!
@MuhammadTahir-fn3in6 жыл бұрын
What it prices in Pakistan.
@Bouzoukiellas5 жыл бұрын
chiosmet it could be the “choke” on the barrels.
@HarrisonAuto3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I recently purchased a 687 silver pigeon ii 20 bore. Haven’t found much information about them on internet. Are the rare ? Also can I shoot steel and all # field loads? Cheers from Canada
@shootmcrunfast6 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys. Apologies if I missed it, what is the age of this gun ?
@payevhizmoney5 жыл бұрын
My new sp1 sporter came from the factory with some white stuff on the stock and fore end. What do recommend using to clean the wood?
@sonxdog5 жыл бұрын
What would you choose for s first gun a new silver pigeon 1 or a 7-8 year old mint 682 gold e??
@williamhedtke6996 Жыл бұрын
Can you Get a 410 barrel for 28 gauge will if fit in with out gun smithing?
@simonbrittan13314 жыл бұрын
What sort of money ( ball park ) are you generally looking at for a new stock for a 1992 silver pigeon
@stephenmac31055 жыл бұрын
Seen one of these in a store today with matte black barrels. Is this a special model or possibly after market fit?
@aduntoridas803 жыл бұрын
Great video. You could remove the price tag, though.
@jackjack35746 жыл бұрын
Hello, what is the size of the allen stock key used ? Is it the same for the 20G ? Great review btw ;)