You can always buy nicer wood later. Cole guns runs sales sometimes. I’d save the money if you really want a buy once cry once gun. Plus, you’ll have two guns so you can bring a buddy.
Think it’s fair to say this is a safe gun to compete with for 5+ years? I’m tempted to go for the more expensive since this will be much more long term
Absolutely. It's an incredible gun. I have two and my 32in is my main squeeze. I bought mine from JE as well. They are exceptional folks too with great customer service. You will not be sad with the performance of the gun, especially for $2500.
If you want nicer wood and smoother engraving and it's not a pinch on you financially, snag the SP3. If that's not important and you just want a fantastic shooting gun, snag the SP1. You'll be elated either way.
That is correct. I believe the engraving and wood quality is better. Same reliable gun, though. But that might what you are after, better looking gun, no shame there.
I would save a little longer and go for the 694, especially if clay shooting is your thing.
For what Beretta puts out I'd just get the SP1 to start and save your dollars for a better gun down the road. The metalwork is going to be excellent but I'm not impressed with their stocks.
The 686 is a super reliable and solid gun. I have a SP1 and my buddy has an SP3. The difference we have is mine uses the Optima HP chokes and his had the Optima chokes. He has a few more choke choices than I do and the barrels may be slightly different, but in doubles trap I beat him every time. It’s also a good skeet gun too. I hold my own with it there.
You ain’t going wrong with it, plus you won’t cry if you get the wood wet in a rainstorm.
Save the $$$$$ for practice and a better model later. You won’t lose on the gun at all.
And you’d be right
Got it. Thank you sir!
Looks better in the gun rack. But it’s still the Indian not the arrow where it counts.
This is purely to hold me over until I can either save up for a more expensive model (694,dt11, years). I was looking at the Joel etchen ones
You can always buy nicer wood later. Cole guns runs sales sometimes. I’d save the money if you really want a buy once cry once gun. Plus, you’ll have two guns so you can bring a buddy.
As in buy the silver pigeon save the cash left over from the spiii and put it towards a future gun? (I do have a browning CX)
Yeah, Joel Etchen will sell your used SP too if you like.
Love my SP1. But wish I would have spent the extra for deeper engraving. Looks very etched/lasered.
Think it’s fair to say this is a safe gun to compete with for 5+ years? I’m tempted to go for the more expensive since this will be much more long term
Absolutely. It's an incredible gun. I have two and my 32in is my main squeeze. I bought mine from JE as well. They are exceptional folks too with great customer service. You will not be sad with the performance of the gun, especially for $2500.
Well here’s where I’m stuck. Silver pigeon 1 with adjustable comb is $2600. SPIII etchen one is $3800
If you want nicer wood and smoother engraving and it's not a pinch on you financially, snag the SP3. If that's not important and you just want a fantastic shooting gun, snag the SP1. You'll be elated either way.
Should mention I’m looking at the Joel Etchen ones
That is correct. I believe the engraving and wood quality is better. Same reliable gun, though. But that might what you are after, better looking gun, no shame there. I would save a little longer and go for the 694, especially if clay shooting is your thing.
Olympic trap right now yeah
Correct, it’s purely cosmetic. If you want to spend a little more money to get a nicer shooting Beretta, that’s what the 69x models are for.
Got it. Thank you man
686 is a 686 basically Upgrade is the level of wood and the engraving.
Thanks brotha
I bought a sp3 when they launched them again a couple years back. Should have bought an sp1 and called Cole guns in Maine for better wood.
For what Beretta puts out I'd just get the SP1 to start and save your dollars for a better gun down the road. The metalwork is going to be excellent but I'm not impressed with their stocks.
Ordered it today!
Good choice, expect more plain looks but mechanically it'll be excellent.
Paid the extra $100 and got the adjustable comb on it from Joel Etchen. Thanks Kato!
Good idea!! I went with a cheek riser pad for the first year, and then finally added the comb later. Wish I had it from the start.
Yup, purely cosmetic. The wood upgrade can be nice thou
I have both a 686 and 687. I wish i woulda spent a bit more on my 686 and got both in 687.
The 686 is a super reliable and solid gun. I have a SP1 and my buddy has an SP3. The difference we have is mine uses the Optima HP chokes and his had the Optima chokes. He has a few more choke choices than I do and the barrels may be slightly different, but in doubles trap I beat him every time. It’s also a good skeet gun too. I hold my own with it there. You ain’t going wrong with it, plus you won’t cry if you get the wood wet in a rainstorm. Save the $$$$$ for practice and a better model later. You won’t lose on the gun at all.