Back from the gun shop. Couple of things, the beretta ultralight only comes in a 2 3/4 in receiver, i want 3 in capabilities. The wild Alberta pheasants are tough and i need as mush help as possible.
I really liked the standard silver pigeon grade 1 in the fact compared to the Browning their use of steel is way better engineered (thin reciever, fit and finish). The problem with the gun is the darn grip is tight, i have a big wide hand. Not a deal breaker but it does bug me.
There was only one CG at the shop and it was in 20 guage, i like the stock better than the Beretta for sure but couldnt really make a good comparison because the lack of a 12 guage.
The Brownings were nice guns also, liked the prince of wales grip but they are heavier.
The guy was really pushing a Franchi on me, it was 1000 dollars cheaper, alloy receiver, and 3 in capable. Kind of sloppy in the checkering though. For a 1000 dollar difference i would expect a big difference in quality from the Beretta. Whats everyones opinions on Franchi?
Whatever i decide to buy the stock is going to need some serious cutting to fit me, ive got wide shoulders and a thick chest and everything i handled was way off.
Anyway, im going to send an email to Beretta and see if an english stock is possible on the lower end SP guns.
If anyone has any opinions or picks for a o/u in the 2500 dollar range i would appreciate some input. thanks
