Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting Vittoria 12 gauge 30"686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting Vittoria 12 gauge 30" barrel. Oil finish wood, comes with 5 Optima HP chokes, and includes case. LOP of 13 3/4", reduced pistol grip radius vs standard Silver Pigeon I, and slightly higher comb with semi Monte Carlo style stock. Show
CLICK VIEW DETAILS TO SEE AVAILABLE GUNS!MSRP Call Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting Vittoria 20 gauge 30"686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting Vittoria 20 gauge 30" barrel. Oil finish wood, comes with 5 Optima HP chokes, and includes case. LOP of 13 3/4", reduced pistol grip radius vs standard Silver Pigeon I, and slightly higher comb with semi Monte Carlo style stock. CLICK VIEW DETAILS TO SEE AVAILABLE GUNS!MSRP Call 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Field 20 ga 28" Vittoria686 Silver Pigeon 1 Vittoria - 20 gauge Field gun with 28" barrels. Shorter length of pull, reduced pistol grip, and slightly higher comb, Light scroll engraving, oil finished wood. Automatic safety, narrow field rib, no mid bead. Comes with 5 flush Optima HP choke tubes, packaged in Beretta plastic case. MSRP Call 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Field 12 ga 28" Vittoria686 Silver Pigeon 1 Vittoria - 12 gauge Field gun with 28" barrels. Shorter length of pull, reduced pistol grip, and slightly higher comb, Light scroll engraving, oil finished wood. Automatic safety, narrow field rib, no mid bead. Comes with 5 flush Optima HP choke tubes, packaged in Beretta plastic case. MSRP Call Sporting SP has A tapered rib from 10 mm to I think 6 mm Optima chokes Standard sporting white bead Heavier than the game version The safety is manual safety Stock feels thicker than the game version Game SP has Narrow rib Can't remember what chokes, but not Optima ones Top mounting bead Sling monuting kit in the case but stock not drilled for the sling stud Safety is auto safety The guns feel slightly different in their handing, yet they both feel very nice its a hard choice to make as which one to get. I have not yet shot the game version as trying out the sporter. If using it for both rough and sporting think I would be tempted to get the game version, as you can always use 21G cartridges for sporting clays if you feel any recoil using heavy cartridges. If using the game version for clays you just need to remember to turn tnhe safety off enry time you shoot. The Silver Pigeon has been around since the 1950s but there's a reason for that - it's one of the most reliable guns built, says Mark Heath  Silver Pigeons at the West London Shooting School have thousands of rounds put through them The Beretta brand is not short of choice — with the 69 series alone we have models covering both field and competition options. These include the 691, 692, 693, the new 694 and the 695, covering a wide range of price points. As a consequence I was starting to think we were about to hear the last post for the Silver Pigeon, when an email popped up asking me to review the ‘new’ Beretta Silver Pigeon 1. Before I do, it is worth looking at the quite significant evolution to date. In the 1950s, Beretta produced the 50 series: the 55, 56, 57 and 58. These early models had leaf springs and included a 57EL — today’s equivalent of the EELL. Interestingly, there is a 56E for sale on the national trade database for £675 and a 57EL for £1,550 — probably more than was paid for them originally. These guns were followed by the 68 series, with the 680, which was the clay shooting version, and the 685. The next models to appear were the 686 and the slightly higher grade 687. I started clay shooting with a 686 Sporter and a 686 trap gun, shooting my first 100 straight at DTL, which resulted in my hat being thrown up and shot by those shooting with me. I then bought a 687 20-bore that I still have, complete with an extra set of 32in barrels acquired later. The 686/687 model was followed by the Silver Pigeon series, with varying price points from the Silver Pigeon 1 up to the EELL. Advantages of buying a Silver Pigeon 1In the car world Jeremy Clarkson has been known to say that if you don’t know what car to get, buy a VW Golf. The same can be said in the shooting world of the Silver Pigeon 1, especially if you’re a novice or occasional shooter. The advantage of buying a Silver Pigeon 1, especially if you’re unsure or a novice, is that if you can learn to shoot with it and determine what direction your shooting is going to go, then trade up to a higher grade or specialist model. At the same time the gun dealer will be pleased to take your original purchase in part-exchange because they know it is an easy ‘sell’ second-hand. Having said that, many people stick with the Silver Pigeon, especially game shooters —albeit the field model. Familiar sightThe new Silver Pigeon 1 version that arrived at the shooting school in the familiar Beretta case was the competition/ Sporting version. Taking it out and assembling the gun it looked pretty familiar — so what’s different? Aesthetically the scrollwork has been applied using the latest laser-engraving methods, delivering a design of a standard you would expect, with the Beretta trident on each side of the gun. The main technical upgrade is the use of Steelium barrels and HP Optima chokes. It is proof-stamped with the fleur-de-lis, showing it can use steel shot, and the gun comes with a plastic case for the chokes and key. New Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 Ventilated ribsThe measurements on the new gun are also familiar, with a 14 ¾in length of pull, easily adjustable with the Beretta MicroCore pads. The drop measurements were slightly higher than normal at 1 ¼in, 2in and the expected 1⁄8in cast-off at heel. The wood was plain, with a strong horizontal grain through the stock. The competition model on test had a ventilated mid and top rib, while the field version comes with a solid mid rib and narrow top rib. There is a manual safety catch on this version and auto-safe on the field. The gun comes in .410, 28-, 20- and 12-bore, and left-handed versions are available in each bore size. The gun can also be ordered with an adjustable stock and the 12-bore can be specified with 28in, 30in or 32in barrels. The one part of the gun I didn’t take to, which can be easily changed, was the bead. It is as large and white and as bright as the Needles Channel lighthouse when you’re trying to catch the tide into the Solent. On to the test and, as this gun is targeted at the clay-shooting market, all the cartridges used were 28g or less. We shot a range of targets with the gun — rabbits, crossers, battues, tower targets and loopers. The gun, as expected, has no vices. It handles well, has the usual high standard of trigger-pull, the ejectors had excellent timing, and the stock radius is comfortable, as is the fore-end grip. If you were going to compete on the clay scene you might want to consider the 692 or new 694, slightly further up the Beretta range. ComparisonThis gun goes head to head with the Browning 525 and perhaps the 725. They are all guns that will give years of service, so all down to personal preference. We encourage people to try different models with one of our instructors before they buy.
The latest of Beretta's Silver Pigeon shotguns is billed as top of the line up and presents good value for… Beretta EELL Combo shotgun: This double bore Beretta EELL Combo should appeal to the small-bore enthusiast. Jason Harris reviews Beretta's latest breed of Silver Pigeon shotgun: the number five. ConclusionAn entry-level gun in the Beretta range that is well put together and history tells us will last a lifetime. Our shooting school Silver Pigeons are out in all weathers every day — some have had hundreds of thousands of cartridges put through them and, apart from the occasional spring or ejector, carry on working. The parts are easily obtainable and consequently down-time is minimal.
VerdictLot of gun for the money What does field grade shotgun mean?Field Guns - These are typically lighter for hunting, a more pronounced drop in the comb, a 28" barrel, and an automatic safety. These guns are perfect for long distance carry, durability to withstand rough use, and safety. These guns are less expensive than the competition guns.
Is the Silver Pigeon a good gun?The main attractions of the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I are that it's extremely well made and long-lasting, as well as light and easy to handle. Beretta doesn't tend to do things by halves, so even this, their entry-level shotgun, is a pretty high-spec gun.
What are Sporter shotguns?Sporting shotguns or 'Sporters' are, as the names suggest, developed to shoot Sporting clays. They are by far the most popular guns in the hands of clay shooters today, outselling specialist models designed for disciplines such as Trap many times over.
What chokes come with Beretta silver pigeon?686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting models designated with SKU # J6869H0 and J6869H2 use Optima HP Chokes.
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