Browning vs. Beretta Over and Unders

[fishblade2]

I don't know if I did not search the right key words or not but I couldn't find a topic covering what I wanted on these guns. If anyone knows one just send me the link and I will check it out. My question is how do the browning and the beretta over and under shotguns compare? What would make one better than the other, if anything, and what would be the personally choice if you could pick one or the other?

 

[hopper810]

One is not "better" than the other. What it comes down to is which brand "fits" and "feels" the best to YOU.

They have different handling characteristics and the stock dimensions are different as well.

I get along better with a Beretta,I can shoot a Browning ok but I have to work at it and for me the Beretta just seems to get on the clays by itself.

So you need to try both and make up your own mind which brand does it for you.

 

[RNB65]

Locking Lugs -- The Browning O/U uses a single large locking lug at the bottom of the receiver below the barrels which gives it the distinctive Browning tall receiver look. The Beretta O/U use two small locking lugs located in the center of the receiver between the barrels which gives the Beretta a much shorter and more streamlined receiver.

Hinge Pins -- The Browning uses a single large hinge pin that runs completely through the receiver. The Beretta has two small hinge nubs built into the sidewalls of the receiver.

Personally, I think the Browning design is the stronger of the two. But both will last several lifetimes. It comes down to gun fit and handling. Handle both and see which feels better in your hands. I've owned both a Beretta 682 and a Browning 425. I kept the Browning and sold the Beretta.
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[COK]

Both are good quality firearms and should serve you a long time , as was suggested see what fits the best.
I own both makes and while each is different in fit and feel I enjoy them both , I have never had any problems with either brands over the years.

 

[oneounceload]

Both are excellent guns, but they are built differently and have different handling characteristics - what this means is that if one of these really fits you well, odds are the other will not - not better or worse, just different

 

[HankB]

I have two Browning Citori shotguns, one skeet, the other trap. Both date to the '70s, have been shot a lot . . . although the blue is worn, both still lock up tight.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Ford/Chevy/Dodge.....

Get the one that FEELS best....

 

[whalerman]

What about the Cynergy? How does that compare with the other two?

 

[oneounceload]

The Cynergy is patterned more after the low-profile Beretta 68X series than the Superposed Browning style Citori - all depends on which one fits and feels right to you

 

[Capstick1]

Both brands of over/unders have outstanding longterm mechanical reliability. Like some people have said already though, they each have different characteristics as far as handling goes. The best way to figure out which one is the right fit for you is to show up at a shotgun range with some shotgun shells from walmart and ask to try out some different o/u shotguns in some skeet, trap, or sporting clay games. Out at the range I go to if I want to borrow someones shotgun, I have absolutely no problems borrowing someones shotgun while they're taking a break drinking a soda. All I have to do is ask. I've also lent my shotguns out to other shooters who were trying to see what shotgun is a good fit for them.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

The Cynergy's are very popular down in Texas. After shooting one, my shooting buddy and I both got one, another guy we shoot with has one and now a third bought one because of us.

I have around 5000 rounds down mine and it is doing fine. I find it easy to shoot well and easy to clean and carry.

We probably see about 1 cynergy in say 6 guns at the range on an average day.

 

[MtnCreek]

The Beretta seems a little more refined and has a ton more detail on the receiver, but that could just be the different grades between the Citoris and Pidgin that I have. That said, my little 28ga Citori is my favorite O/U.

When I’m shopping for a long gun, I like to swing and shoulder it several times with my eyes closed. When I have it in the position where I would be ready to fire, I open my eyes and see if everything is where it should be.

 

[Snarlingiron]

The Cynergy's are very popular down in Texas. After shooting one, my shooting buddy and I both got one, another guy we shoot with has one and now a third bought one because of us.

Yep, I bought one too. I love mine.

 

[fishblade2]

Well I am going to try to go to a range soon (I shoot at my house mostly) but I live in a town that would have people at the shooting range with 3000 dollar shotguns... Small possibility. That's kinda why I'm asking about people's preference to narrow the shotguns down. So right now it's between cyenergy, citori, and a browning gun (I haven't really found one that I prefer). Last main question about these guns I have is which is most preferred between an over and under and a trap single bottom shotgun?

 

[TheKlawMan]

Ask yourself if you have a single what happens if you have to shoot doubles?

 

[oneounceload]

between an over and under and a trap single bottom shotgun?

IF the ONLY clay shooting you will do is trap singles (American-style), then an un-single is fine. IF however, you might ever want to shoot International trap, American Skeet, International Skeet, 5-stand, Sporting Clays, American trap doubles, or FITASC, then you need that extra barrel for all of the doubles

 

[7thGenAustinite]

love both my citoris. one is an early 80s the other is an 09. both have always performed flawlessly.

 

[PJR]

I have owned both. They are both excellent shotguns. There is no strong case to be made for either so it boils down to personal preference. I prefer the Beretta's more dynamic handling and lower profile over the Browning's typical weight forward and taller receiver. Berettas typically fit me better than Brownings and that is the most important element. YMMV.