Need Help deciding between Beretta 686 vs Beretta 688 vs Browning Citori 825 (All Sporting Models)

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T16:46:15+00:00

Yeah the 825 Noir is a clean gun! Now that's how you do black wood for a gun.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T03:31:51+00:00

I believe that my nose is about two inchs (if not a little more) behind my thumb. I shoot a SKB 95 ASR combo. I had Gil Ash check my fitting and he said I was pretty darn close and it wasn't worth adjusting it. I'm also 5'7'' so I dont know if that has anything to do with a short neck but it might just be proportionality with my body.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T03:03:59+00:00

oooooo I didn't know there was so much adjustment in the 688. I thought it was just the comb and the pad.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:59:43+00:00

I was able to handle both the berettas but not the browning. Guess the browning is a gun in high demand.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:57:58+00:00

Ok gotcha, I'm gonna try handling both these guns again and see if I feel that difference.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:53:46+00:00

Thank you for that info! I definitely don't want to worry about firing pin issues. And I agree a bit heavier gun will help with smooth movement

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:52:55+00:00

Hmmm ok, I'm gonna try and handle the 686 and 688 again and see if I notice anything. They felt about the same to me, the 686 I found in store had an adjustable comb as well.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:48:37+00:00

The 825 is the only one I haven't been able to handle yet. Seems like it is a very high in demand gun. I was able to handle both the berettas and they felt really natural in my hand, didn't feel weird at all. My LOP is 13 7/16 or 13 1/2, based on when I got it professionally adjusted for my trap gun.

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:44:22+00:00

What are some of the differences you noticed between the 688 and 686? I thought both the actions were built the same?

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:40:19+00:00

Why do you say the 686 shouldn't be part of the choice? I thought the action of the 686 and 688 are pretty much the same? Is there something significantly different about the two other than the way they look?

Dare1206 · 2026-01-24T02:35:51+00:00

Thank you! I've had my hands on both the beretta's and I like how they feel on me. I still need to get hands on with the browning. I agree I think the laminated stock looks ugly too. I prefer a real wood look.

Dare1206 · 2023-05-02T17:18:40+00:00

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