Hello. Non-shotgunner here requesting some advice. I've asked a couple of questions in the past regarding luparas, and I have the feeling that I'm going to end up with a CZ Hammer Coach one day.
Most of my shooting is done with 1911s, although I also have a couple of ARs and a .22lr pistol and rifle. Now that I have the "serious" and training guns, I want to get a gun for fun purposes. Enter the O/U shotgun. I shot trap with my best friend a few years back and I had an absolute blast. I didn't do very well, but I chalk it up to the fact that I wasn't using my own gun. Hence my request for advice.
I'm looking at picking up a Beretta White Onyx Sporter. I know that some people might think that spending ~$2k for a first shotgun is foolish, but my experience with ARs and 1911s is that you get what you pay for. My research indicates that the WOS is the same gun as Beretta's higher-end versions, but without the fancy wood and engraving. That's exactly what I want--a good, well-made firearm that is limited only by the shooter. I can get the bling later when I hit the lottery and spring for a Purdey.
I am aware that fit is of supreme importance when it comes to shotgun selection, so I would like to ask if you guys think this gun fits me. I'm fairly average in size at 5'9" and 170 lbs. I know that the best thing is to check one out in person, but none of the LGS nearby have a WOS in stock.
Second, which do you recommend, 12 or 20 gauge? I don't foresee ever hunting with this gun, it'll be for clays only. I know 12 gauge is a more powerful round, and I assume the 20 is cheaper to shoot.
Finally, is the 686 White Onyx and the White Onyx Sporter the same thing? I checked out the Beretta website, and they only show the 686 White Onyx, which interestingly enough looks like the WOS images I've seen online.
Thanks for the advice.
Most of my shooting is done with 1911s, although I also have a couple of ARs and a .22lr pistol and rifle. Now that I have the "serious" and training guns, I want to get a gun for fun purposes. Enter the O/U shotgun. I shot trap with my best friend a few years back and I had an absolute blast. I didn't do very well, but I chalk it up to the fact that I wasn't using my own gun. Hence my request for advice.
I'm looking at picking up a Beretta White Onyx Sporter. I know that some people might think that spending ~$2k for a first shotgun is foolish, but my experience with ARs and 1911s is that you get what you pay for. My research indicates that the WOS is the same gun as Beretta's higher-end versions, but without the fancy wood and engraving. That's exactly what I want--a good, well-made firearm that is limited only by the shooter. I can get the bling later when I hit the lottery and spring for a Purdey.
I am aware that fit is of supreme importance when it comes to shotgun selection, so I would like to ask if you guys think this gun fits me. I'm fairly average in size at 5'9" and 170 lbs. I know that the best thing is to check one out in person, but none of the LGS nearby have a WOS in stock.
Second, which do you recommend, 12 or 20 gauge? I don't foresee ever hunting with this gun, it'll be for clays only. I know 12 gauge is a more powerful round, and I assume the 20 is cheaper to shoot.
Finally, is the 686 White Onyx and the White Onyx Sporter the same thing? I checked out the Beretta website, and they only show the 686 White Onyx, which interestingly enough looks like the WOS images I've seen online.
Thanks for the advice.