I have had loads of shotguns and i just picked up a 694 sporter and it handles incredibly well. Very well balanced, the long forcing cones really smooths out any recoil and patterns well. BIG tick from me. 100% Beretta.
When I lost the adjustable trigger screw recently during a round of clays, I tried two friends guns and was surprised how light the recoil of my 694 was in comparison. Really love the 694
I’m looking to buy my first gun and was lucky enough that my local shooting club had both second hand B725 and the 694 available. In terms of breaking clays not much in it but the 694 just handled/felt so much nicer. Not sure whether it was down to how the guns had been set up but the Browning just felt a bit of a lump!
That’s true, but how can you not review guns from the oldest gunmakers in the world beats me. Not seen the DT11 reviewed yet, the best and most popular competition gun on the market. 🤔💪
I spent my cash on a silver pigeon 686 with a 28” barrel for sporting clays to use at local clubs here in Pennsylvania. Let’s see how I progress and if I keep making over time pay I can maybe step up to the 694. Keep on with the great videos!
Picked up a second hand gun as well. Gent moved up to a DT so I got lucky. Left handed and with the adjustable comb, it's fit me better than any gun I've had previous. Runs circles around my older Citori.
I traded my Browning 725 high rib for the Beretta 694 All Clay Special (adj rib & comb). Best decision I've ever made! I wish Beretta made a "fixed rib" version rather than or in addition to the adjustable rib......but I still love it! Dollar for dollar, I don't see any need for a DT-11.
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Have shot both the 694 and the browning , both great guns but it was the Beretta for me, I think that maybe David’s body shape might be why he finds the Berettas always to low, but I have never really had an issue and have owned 3 Berettas now. Easily solved anyway as lots of people buying adjustable combs these days .
Bought a 694 Sporter, 30" with adjustable stock & I absolutely love it. Fantastic balance and it feels like a whole lotta gun yet it's still very civilized 🙂
love both , my son is a beretta shooter, 14 years, he won an all ireland gold for the under 18.he shoots a beretta 690/3 30". I shoot a 32" browning pro master and a 30" browning 725 pro sport. id like to change the 725 promaster for either a 694 or DT11 .... what should i choose
I shot both Browning and Beretta when taught in Shooting schools. Browning is solid and 725 was my first every try at clay shooting, rather good. But in the end I bought Beretta 694 ACS version 32” this Feb (bought Teague extended ported chokes). Put through a couple of thousands shells so far. Tho not a lot, I like it quite a bit. Cannot say it will beat DT11 as I handled a second hand one @Essex Guns, felt superior and even more balanced. But DT11 even second hand is 50% more money on average than new 694. Started thinking about Kick Eez as a recoil pad upgrade if I keep shooting 350 cartridges in 3hrs. The adjustable rib is nice and can adjust POI. However I did ask GMK gunsmith to apply silicone at the back screw as it came loose at a point. This won’t be an issue if yours is Not a ACS version. Overall, in my opinion, 694 is a winner in the mid market for clay shooters…
New miroku grade 3 adjustable for under half the price- zero comparison or question , Miroku is best mid level gun out there for me, and can be had for less than a silver pig
I've had 2 brownings and 2 beretta's, I prefer beretta in general and looking to upgrade to potentially a 694 or Dt11. Current gun is a browning Gp I preferred that over the silver pigeon purely on looks. Previously owned a browning medallist, beretta 687 (late 80s) and 682 gold E. Only sold the 682 because I moved overseas.
just bought an 694 sporting as. got an very good offer . unfortunately i got a lot of work at the moment and cant shoot it , so i am looking videos about my new gun during work ;)
However much you keep using the word 'little' to describe parts of the 694, it is still far better than the Yildiz range that you constantly rave about.
You are not comparing like for like. Furthermore Yildiz guns are great value for the money and I have yet to see a bad or even poor review of Yildiz on any of the Shooting Channels or in the Shooting Press. So they must be doing something right.
Yildiz are entry level guns for learning to shoot or a good cheap gun for Club Shooting. And as George Digweed says it not the gun but the person shooting it that wins the trophy. I bet George could shoot a 100 straight with a £500 gun just as easily as with a £150,000 custom gun.
Hi Mark thanks for your comment and glad you like the channel if you are keen on the new XS give The Oxford Gun Company a call on 01844 238 308 they are great people and will help you on this. Thanks TSC Team.
I’ve owned Berettas all my shooting career .. nothing against Brownings ( many of my friends shoot them) but I’ve never had an issue with any of my Berettas. I’ve up graded as I’ve gone along and had 682 e/692 and for the last 2 years had a 694 with 32 inch barrels. In my opinion the 694 is a huge improvement on the 692, feels better balanced and throws excellent patterns. Think the new price of a 694 is about £3500 in the UK.
I’ve shot both Beretta and Browning and chose the Browning 725. I prefer the weight and fit of the Browning for me. So much so that I now have 4 Browning 725s in various configurations!
Talking Game guns, Beretta every time. I love my DT10EELL sporter for everything, looks the part on a driven day and it fits me like a glove, it doesn’t miss often.
I’ve had a 694 since they first came out absolutely love it ,adjustable so I can alter it if needed with very nice wood Think the price you quoted is out abit I paid £3600 brand new from DB guns with 10yr warranty
When I next visit the UK I’m enrolling in a shooting school. Your ranges, guns, and shooting style differ than how we do it in the US, and I’d like to spend a few days learning.
5:45 my comment? the best gun I ever shot. I went for the one with adj. comb and the shorter barrel. I had some mates try it as well and they like it as well.
Thanks for the comment and that is a 2nd hand one there are some dealers doing them for that as they can not sell them as Beretta's have not been selling very well this year.
The Adjustable Comb version of this gun will take care of the “low in the comb” problem. That’s the version I have and I love it. I just wish Beretta would comb out with an engraved version. I may do some custom scrolls.
recently bought one , ltd edition model fixed stock , for me comb height is good , smooth to shoot , just trying chokes out to settle on for esp so far so good !
Nice gun but the one I tried did not have enough cast off, few guns do. I did like the lower comb though, I think most shotguns are to neutral with not enough LOP.
I would love to know if you’re shooting a 1oz or a 1-1/8oz load. The muzzle on the gun is barely moving, but the loads do seem a little light. If you are planning on shooting sub gauge cartridges I wonder if Briley or Kolar would fit the gun with a 31” tube set.
Shot the Berretta worlds not too well with a pals 694 after struggling with a borrowed onyx as a Browning ultra xs pro exquisite guy which stands out amongst K80 and top end guns. 694 is a great claybuster but for me, I like more interesting wood. I do have a Blaser F3 Vantage itch that won't go away 🤣
I had a beretta 694 shot well with it but most of my shooting is pigeon and game shooting so I traded it in for a mirouki mk11 and never looked back shoot it really well and it's higher in the comb the mirouki so fits me better and I love the quality of it amazing gun ,
Nice gun, unfortunately noticed a crack in the stock just behind the trigger guard around 18 months old, GMK not remotely interested in helping out. Got a MK 38 now.
I have a Browning that fits me perfect. I also have 3 Beretta's that fit me perfect. However 2 of those Beretta 686's (20 and 12) have adjustable combs installed and a years worth of experimenting to get them tuned for Fit. The one Beretta I didn't need to have an adjustable comb installed proved to have a Browning Fit right out of the box. That one is a Silver Pigeon III Sporting 2 barrel set in 28 and 410. I've looked at several Silver Pigeon III's at my club and all of the recent production guns feature a higher comb. It seems that Beretta is learning slowly that their combs are a bit low and are moving towards correcting that. Another example of this is that about 1/2 the 694's in the USA for sale have an adjustable comb installed.
Very popular gun and a big seller. But, the one's that I have handled have had a few issues. In my experience the 694 Is very fussy about which brand of cartridges it likes to eject. Some brands of cartridges will not eject properly or not at all. Also the chambers are quite tight and it's tough to load some brands of cartridges. This causes the Ejectors to skip by the spent hulls and stick the spent cartridge hulls below the Ejectors and above the cartridge rim. I've had this happen several times. It's not pleasant. I've sent the gun back to the distributor and they stated that there is nothing wrong. But the issues persist. This is on a brand new shotgun. Less than 100 cartridges through it. It's back at the distributor again. Hopefully this issue will be fixed soon.
Had this issue on my new 687 SP3. A gunsmith I spoke to says that a lot of modern berettas behaving like this. Been back to the distributor once and back to an independent gunsmith twice. Problem is very hit and miss. Such an annoyance when shooting game!
I have berretta and browning I prefer browning because of the comb height my son and daughter both shoot berretta 694 no issues with them. We are in the states. On a side note I wish browning would get more involved in the youth shooting here cause berretta has complete control of that market in the states they are very involved with it.
I shoot clays with a browning xs prestige and shoot driven game with my beretta 693 sporter I know I should shoot with one gun for both But I love both guns so much I can’t help it And tbh I shoot them both as good is each other I’m a B grade shot And happy at that 😉
Tenho uma Beretta 686 S Special Trap de 2 estrelas e 1 qual s vossa opinião????? Estou a dar-me muito bem com ela tanto no fosso olímpico como em trap estou na media de 20!!!!!!
If I’m not mistaken, there should be stock weights in the box? That being said a lot of berettas are barrel heavy. When I balanced my DT10 I just packed the stock bolt hole with tissue and placed a 32g cartridge in it.
I put a magnum catridge in my new silver pigeon and it balances on the hinge pin now. I handled a 525 it had no feeling of balance at all compared to the SP...even before the added weight.!!
I wasn't so pleased with the wood finish on the stock. Mine 694 has a slight crack in the handle of stock. When I detached the stock from the action I could see the inside finish of the wood stock was terribly poor. ☹️
I have just bought a 694 replacing my Browning 725s , I think they are both very good guns with the beretta 694 just out classing the browning. David you forgot to mention that the 694 has the stellium barrels and the b fast system to alter the balancing
I bought a CZ Supreme field for hunting and skeet here in the States. Which has so far been a fantastic little gun. But i haven't seen almost any shooting reviews on CZ break action guns. Do you guys ever see CZ guns on your island? What's your perspective on CZ if you do?
There is no question if you are a competitive shooter Imo between those two. Brownings are a a gun from the past struggling to follow up the the others. Beretta Perazzi will always be in the podiums around the world
Beretta due to massive sponsor deals and perazzi because of the full custom fit offers/after care, browning/miroku design hasn't been changed because it works, miroku 3800 has just about as many medals under it than any of them, And perazzi design is ancient so not sure what you mean by keeping up with them
@@TheJeffpanda you said they are a gun from the past struggling to keep up- when their sales , reliabillity and medal count is every bit what the others are
694 GMK 31" barrel, scores me 99's in skeet and 70s in Sporting all day long. Wouldn't change it for anything, Titanium Teague chokes and took some weights out to get it spot on balance point. Shoots a dream for me, love the wider comb and with the right spacers in it got it dialed in perfectly.
Good video but it lacks detail, no mention of stock measurements, i.e. length of pull, comb height, wood grade, barrel details, how many chokes and what restrictions come as standard, type of recoil pad, etc. It would be nice for you to give more of the important information for perspective buyer rather than a basic review and going out smashing clays, that doesn't help anyone who might be looking at buying this particular model...
I thought you were using Fiocchi TTs aren't they Blue.... So either your camera's tired or you're using another cartridge ! 😁 . PS I do like the 694, I prefer the lower action shotguns, Beretta, Blaser.......👍
😂.. had a browning pro trap. Shot a beretta 694ACS 32”, never looked back. Got a TSK stock on it. Shoots way better than 725. Hell lot of gun for the money.
4 bags for a second hand 694!!! Where did make that price up!!! I’m paying £3400 for a new one from my RFD and even without the little bit extra discount I’m getting you can get a non adjustable 694 new for £3800.
I do like the 694 it’s about time beretta offered it in a black action or with engraving probably one of the most popular guns in its price bracket a DT11 killer I regret not buying one when they first came out !
La blaser f16 cuesta menos que la 694 y es mucho mejor, las beretta quitando las DT son flojas.Las Browning son más resistentes pero mucho más lentas y gruesas.Todas tienen lo suyo.
Beretta or Browning? I have a Citori CX and a 682 Gold E. They feel completely different from each other in the hand. Which do I prefer? I like both of them equally; no preference. They both break birds with alacrity. By the way, we don't watch your vids to watch you shoot. We watch to get information/opinions on the gun.
Your knowledge of shotguns is beyond dispute and I generally respect what you say about them. However, IMHO, I think you include too much video time of you shooting clays. A little is good to observe recoil effects and such, but what real information does the video of you shooting really convey? Technical pros and cons, unique features, opinions on reliability, reported problems, etc. are much more interesting to hear. I know you can crush clays dude!
Just like Japanese cars in the early 70s into the 80s people joked about them, then in the 2000s Kia/hyundai wiped the floor with everything they make, just look at the roads in Europe and the Genesis brand (US) are full of them and majority of the premier branded German vehicles and components are made in Turkey… The Turkish manufacturers will eventually be at major events and winning tournaments across the world, then you can laugh at yourself…
I have had loads of shotguns and i just picked up a 694 sporter and it handles incredibly well. Very well balanced, the long forcing cones really smooths out any recoil and patterns well. BIG tick from me. 100% Beretta.
Thanks for your comment.
I have one (694) with adjustable comb and 32 inches. Love it!
Thanks for your comment and glad you like your gun. Thanks TSC Team.
When I lost the adjustable trigger screw recently during a round of clays, I tried two friends guns and was surprised how light the recoil of my 694 was in comparison. Really love the 694
Over the weekend I tried Blaser F3, that high end shotgun kick much more than mine 694
I’m looking to buy my first gun and was lucky enough that my local shooting club had both second hand B725 and the 694 available. In terms of breaking clays not much in it but the 694 just handled/felt so much nicer. Not sure whether it was down to how the guns had been set up but the Browning just felt a bit of a lump!
Got a 694 it's slightly heavy apart from that, it's a perfect gun, I love everything about it. Very solid. Beretta always...
I Have a 694 and love it would not change it. It is nice to see a beretta on the channel would be good if you could review some more beretta's
That’s true, but how can you not review guns from the oldest gunmakers in the world beats me. Not seen the DT11 reviewed yet, the best and most popular competition gun on the market. 🤔💪
Thank you for your comment TSC Team.
I spent my cash on a silver pigeon 686 with a 28” barrel for sporting clays to use at local clubs here in Pennsylvania. Let’s see how I progress and if I keep making over time pay I can maybe step up to the 694. Keep on with the great videos!
Picked up a second hand gun as well. Gent moved up to a DT so I got lucky. Left handed and with the adjustable comb, it's fit me better than any gun I've had previous. Runs circles around my older Citori.
I traded my Browning 725 high rib for the Beretta 694 All Clay Special (adj rib & comb). Best decision I've ever made! I wish Beretta made a "fixed rib" version rather than or in addition to the adjustable rib......but I still love it! Dollar for dollar, I don't see any need for a DT-11.
I like to try shotguns from my fellow shooters. Browning, Krieghoff ect. but I always like to come back to the 694. The shotgun is perfect for me.
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Have shot both the 694 and the browning , both great guns but it was the Beretta for me, I think that maybe David’s body shape might be why he finds the Berettas always to low, but I have never really had an issue and have owned 3 Berettas now. Easily solved anyway as lots of people buying adjustable combs these days .
I found the 694 and Dt11 low for me with standard stock.
Bought a 694 Sporter, 30" with adjustable stock & I absolutely love it. Fantastic balance and it feels like a whole lotta gun yet it's still very civilized 🙂
love both , my son is a beretta shooter, 14 years, he won an all ireland gold for the under 18.he shoots a beretta 690/3 30". I shoot a 32" browning pro master and a 30" browning 725 pro sport. id like to change the 725 promaster for either a 694 or DT11 .... what should i choose
I have 694 31 in barrels love it
It's a perfect gun, 31 seems to be a real sweet spot for it
@@bumblesquatt I have a 32" put flush teague titanium chokes in to lighten it up guessing it feels like a 31 now
I shot both Browning and Beretta when taught in Shooting schools. Browning is solid and 725 was my first every try at clay shooting, rather good. But in the end I bought Beretta 694 ACS version 32” this Feb (bought Teague extended ported chokes). Put through a couple of thousands shells so far. Tho not a lot, I like it quite a bit. Cannot say it will beat DT11 as I handled a second hand one @Essex Guns, felt superior and even more balanced. But DT11 even second hand is 50% more money on average than new 694. Started thinking about Kick Eez as a recoil pad upgrade if I keep shooting 350 cartridges in 3hrs. The adjustable rib is nice and can adjust POI. However I did ask GMK gunsmith to apply silicone at the back screw as it came loose at a point. This won’t be an issue if yours is Not a ACS version. Overall, in my opinion, 694 is a winner in the mid market for clay shooters…
Here in oz 2nd hand 694 is about 5-6k Australian, the cheapest dt11 ive seen was 11k and 10 years old. New a 694 is 7.5k and dt11 $16.5k.
New miroku grade 3 adjustable for under half the price- zero comparison or question , Miroku is best mid level gun out there for me, and can be had for less than a silver pig
Have a 694 32” adjustable Sporter….enjoying it so far. Traded up from Miroku MK10 Sporter due to appalling warranty service
Beretta man here, went from a 686 to a 690 to a 694. Beretta's just fit me well!!!
Just keep buying them until your happy.
I've had 2 brownings and 2 beretta's, I prefer beretta in general and looking to upgrade to potentially a 694 or Dt11. Current gun is a browning Gp I preferred that over the silver pigeon purely on looks. Previously owned a browning medallist, beretta 687 (late 80s) and 682 gold E. Only sold the 682 because I moved overseas.
just bought an 694 sporting as. got an very good offer . unfortunately i got a lot of work at the moment and cant shoot it , so i am looking videos about my new gun during work ;)
However much you keep using the word 'little' to describe parts of the 694, it is still far better than the Yildiz range that you constantly rave about.
You are not comparing like for like. Furthermore Yildiz guns are great value for the money and I have yet to see a bad or even poor review of Yildiz on any of the Shooting Channels or in the Shooting Press. So they must be doing something right.
@@martinsteven2643 there is a reason you want see 1 single yildiz at a sporting clays tournament. Especially in TEXAS
Yildiz are entry level guns for learning to shoot or a good cheap gun for Club Shooting. And as George Digweed says it not the gun but the person shooting it that wins the trophy. I bet George could shoot a 100 straight with a £500 gun just as easily as with a £150,000 custom gun.
@@bentleyfatheree1616 what is that supposed to even mean? Other than Kolar, silver seitz not a single mainline sporting shotgun is made in the us
@@RagingOatmeal very true my friend. We are smart enough to know where great guns are made & it is not Turkey
Great to see this David, I love my 694 adjustable can’t fault it, you did gain my attention when you reviewed the Browning XS laminate the other day.
Hi Mark thanks for your comment and glad you like the channel if you are keen on the new XS give The Oxford Gun Company a call on 01844 238 308 they are great people and will help you on this. Thanks TSC Team.
I’ve owned Berettas all my shooting career .. nothing against Brownings ( many of my friends shoot them) but I’ve never had an issue with any of my Berettas. I’ve up graded as I’ve gone along and had 682 e/692 and for the last 2 years had a 694 with 32 inch barrels.
In my opinion the 694 is a huge improvement on the 692, feels better balanced and throws excellent patterns. Think the new price of a 694 is about £3500 in the UK.
Thanks for the comment glad you like the film your price is for a 2nd hand one.
Guntrader have NEW 694’s at numerous dealers at £3500 .. have a look 👍
Guntrader have NEW 694’s at numerous dealers at £3500 .. have a look 👍
I got a brand new 694 dtl for 3600 two weeks ago so not sure what they are quoting for price as its not even remotely close to being true
Browning just for fit preference plus I like the action/barrel hinges more.
I prefer the aesthetics of berettas however.
I’ve shot both Beretta and Browning and chose the Browning 725. I prefer the weight and fit of the Browning for me. So much so that I now have 4 Browning 725s in various configurations!
@Lazy Way I just really like the 725 and have a big enough safe for storage 😂
Thanks for your comment TSC Team.
Talking Game guns, Beretta every time. I love my DT10EELL sporter for everything, looks the part on a driven day and it fits me like a glove, it doesn’t miss often.
I’ve had a 694 since they first came out absolutely love it ,adjustable so I can alter it if needed with very nice wood
Think the price you quoted is out abit I paid £3600 brand new from DB guns with 10yr warranty
A 3800 Miroku 32"would kill it stone dead !. Beretta my a*se !.
694 B Fast 30", best o/u shotgun I've ever owned.
When I next visit the UK I’m enrolling in a shooting school. Your ranges, guns, and shooting style differ than how we do it in the US, and I’d like to spend a few days learning.
5:45 my comment? the best gun I ever shot. I went for the one with adj. comb and the shorter barrel. I had some mates try it as well and they like it as well.
I prefer Remington Auto’s but for Trap Double’s there is a advantage to two choke’s. The Beretta 694 and Browning 725 do interest Me.
I've got one and I really like it, I think you might have the retail price a little wrong, RRP from GMK £3650.
Thanks for the comment and that is a 2nd hand one there are some dealers doing them for that as they can not sell them as Beretta's have not been selling very well this year.
@@TSCTheshootingchannel My GMK 31" Was brand new at £3450
I’ve swapped from a 525sl to a 694 can’t fault it great gun
The Adjustable Comb version of this gun will take care of the “low in the comb” problem. That’s the version I have and I love it. I just wish Beretta would comb out with an engraved version. I may do some custom scrolls.
Why don’t you use flash clays ?
Own a Citori and it sure hits the clays hard. Never shot a Beretta but am going to get one next year.
Great video, I've pretty much owned brownings, never owned a berreta, but hey it's personal choice, they both do the same thing!!! 👍
Thank your for your comment and glad you like the film TSC Team.
recently bought one , ltd edition model fixed stock , for me comb height is good , smooth to shoot , just trying chokes out to settle on for esp so far so good !
Nice gun but the one I tried did not have enough cast off, few guns do. I did like the lower comb though, I think most shotguns are to neutral with not enough LOP.
Beretta man. The Browning doesn't fit me as well. Chubby chops, I believe that's what you called them in a previous video.
Any comments about Beretta customer service for repair issues from shooters in USA. I’ve heard it could be 6-12 months.
I'd like to shoot a 694 but not sure if it would be better than my Gold E, only one Browning felt right with me, the 725 black trap.
I just won a tournament with one yesterday. Great gun!
Love my 694!
The forend cracked on mine after only 2 months of use! This appears to be a common issue. no response from Beretta!!
I would love to know if you’re shooting a 1oz or a 1-1/8oz load. The muzzle on the gun is barely moving, but the loads do seem a little light. If you are planning on shooting sub gauge cartridges I wonder if Briley or Kolar would fit the gun with a 31” tube set.
Shot the Berretta worlds not too well with a pals 694 after struggling with a borrowed onyx as a Browning ultra xs pro exquisite guy which stands out amongst K80 and top end guns. 694 is a great claybuster but for me, I like more interesting wood. I do have a Blaser F3 Vantage itch that won't go away 🤣
I had a beretta 694 shot well with it but most of my shooting is pigeon and game shooting so I traded it in for a mirouki mk11 and never looked back shoot it really well and it's higher in the comb the mirouki so fits me better and I love the quality of it amazing gun ,
Nice gun, unfortunately noticed a crack in the stock just behind the trigger guard around 18 months old, GMK not remotely interested in helping out. Got a MK 38 now.
Did GMk responded?
Was told by William evans that GMK weren't interested
Wow quite a flinch David
I have the 694 Vittoria for a year now. It's been a great step up from my 686. Handles and balanced well for a lady shooter
Thanks for your comment.
That’s my future plan, maybe step up to a 694 from a 686. Is your 694 in a 32 or 30 inch barrel?
@mijoizagas3747 I have 30in barrels. No issues with weight or swinging gun.
I have a Browning that fits me perfect. I also have 3 Beretta's that fit me perfect. However 2 of those Beretta 686's (20 and 12) have adjustable combs installed and a years worth of experimenting to get them tuned for Fit. The one Beretta I didn't need to have an adjustable comb installed proved to have a Browning Fit right out of the box. That one is a Silver Pigeon III Sporting 2 barrel set in 28 and 410. I've looked at several Silver Pigeon III's at my club and all of the recent production guns feature a higher comb. It seems that Beretta is learning slowly that their combs are a bit low and are moving towards correcting that. Another example of this is that about 1/2 the 694's in the USA for sale have an adjustable comb installed.
Very popular gun and a big seller. But, the one's that I have handled have had a few issues. In my experience the 694 Is very fussy about which brand of cartridges it likes to eject. Some brands of cartridges will not eject properly or not at all. Also the chambers are quite tight and it's tough to load some brands of cartridges. This causes the Ejectors to skip by the spent hulls and stick the spent cartridge hulls below the Ejectors and above the cartridge rim. I've had this happen several times. It's not pleasant. I've sent the gun back to the distributor and they stated that there is nothing wrong. But the issues persist. This is on a brand new shotgun. Less than 100 cartridges through it. It's back at the distributor again. Hopefully this issue will be fixed soon.
Had this issue on my new 687 SP3. A gunsmith I spoke to says that a lot of modern berettas behaving like this. Been back to the distributor once and back to an independent gunsmith twice. Problem is very hit and miss. Such an annoyance when shooting game!
That must be very frustrating for you. It should not happen on a gun of this price point/quality.
I have berretta and browning I prefer browning because of the comb height my son and daughter both shoot berretta 694 no issues with them. We are in the states. On a side note I wish browning would get more involved in the youth shooting here cause berretta has complete control of that market in the states they are very involved with it.
Hi can I ask what chokes you had installed for this video, looks like some great breaks..
I have one with the AS System - and I love the gun.
Browning 625 here!!
Should have purchased this over the DT-11 and saved the $$.
Zoli man. From a Turkish hatsan. Occasionally like the old miroku and brno side by side and winchester pump
It’s a great gun man. Love my 694 ACS. Handles better than my 725 pro trap.
I was just looking at these went to an event this weekend they had the older Browning’s xt trap. Shot very well and very light recoil
I shoot clays with a browning xs prestige and shoot driven game with my beretta 693 sporter
I know I should shoot with one gun for both
But I love both guns so much
I can’t help it
And tbh I shoot them both as good is each other
I’m a B grade shot
And happy at that 😉
Tenho uma Beretta 686 S Special Trap de 2 estrelas e 1 qual s vossa opinião????? Estou a dar-me muito bem com ela tanto no fosso olímpico como em trap estou na media de 20!!!!!!
Hi Folks, I have a 694 32'' and love it. Has anyone had it balanced as mine is a little front end heavy?
If I’m not mistaken, there should be stock weights in the box? That being said a lot of berettas are barrel heavy. When I balanced my DT10 I just packed the stock bolt hole with tissue and placed a 32g cartridge in it.
Hi, Nothing in the box. I'll think about stuffing a cart in the stock
@@charlesdouglas2877 the best way… a bit DIY I know, but does the same job as a £25 balancing system
I put a magnum catridge in my new silver pigeon and it balances on the hinge pin now. I handled a 525 it had no feeling of balance at all compared to the SP...even before the added weight.!!
Hi Folks, Thanks for responding - Happy Shooting
Área you making reviews of guerini/fabarm group in the futuro?
I wasn't so pleased with the wood finish on the stock. Mine 694 has a slight crack in the handle of stock. When I detached the stock from the action I could see the inside finish of the wood stock was terribly poor. ☹️
I just bought a 694 acs. I will let you know how it goes.
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As much as I like Beretta I've yet to find an off the shelf one that fits , so I'm a browning guy .👍
It’s the same as me, the standard Beretta stock dimensions are to low for me, so I just have an adjustable comb fitted to all my guns..
Just bought the Limited Edition 31 inch barrels
I have just bought a 694 replacing my Browning 725s , I think they are both very good guns with the beretta 694 just out classing the browning. David you forgot to mention that the 694 has the stellium barrels and the b fast system to alter the balancing
nice looking gun! but Browning (Miroku) for me always.......
I am very pleased with mine. And like using one ounce loads in it….
I bought a CZ Supreme field for hunting and skeet here in the States. Which has so far been a fantastic little gun. But i haven't seen almost any shooting reviews on CZ break action guns. Do you guys ever see CZ guns on your island? What's your perspective on CZ if you do?
For me there is more felt recoil with Browning than Beretta so why change.
There is no question if you are a competitive shooter Imo between those two. Brownings are a a gun from the past struggling to follow up the the others. Beretta Perazzi will always be in the podiums around the world
Beretta due to massive sponsor deals and perazzi because of the full custom fit offers/after care, browning/miroku design hasn't been changed because it works, miroku 3800 has just about as many medals under it than any of them, And perazzi design is ancient so not sure what you mean by keeping up with them
@@MR12GAUGE yeah not sure what you mean same medals under it either
@@TheJeffpanda you said they are a gun from the past struggling to keep up- when their sales , reliabillity and medal count is every bit what the others are
@@MR12GAUGE no they re not
@@TheJeffpanda you should look into that, the 3800 alone has a medal count as high
694 GMK 31" barrel, scores me 99's in skeet and 70s in Sporting all day long. Wouldn't change it for anything, Titanium Teague chokes and took some weights out to get it spot on balance point. Shoots a dream for me, love the wider comb and with the right spacers in it got it dialed in perfectly.
Had two 694s in 6 weeks both had ejector problems and other mechanical issues.Gone back to browning,far more superior and reliable
Browning if I’m planning on clubbing baby seals 🦭 to death; 694 if I’m breaking clays
Good video but it lacks detail, no mention of stock measurements, i.e. length of pull, comb height, wood grade, barrel details, how many chokes and what restrictions come as standard, type of recoil pad, etc.
It would be nice for you to give more of the important information for perspective buyer rather than a basic review and going out smashing clays, that doesn't help anyone who might be looking at buying this particular model...
I thought you were using Fiocchi TTs aren't they Blue.... So either your camera's tired or you're using another cartridge ! 😁
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PS I do like the 694, I prefer the lower action shotguns, Beretta, Blaser.......👍
The cartridges used in this video are the fiocchi TT 21s, which are green :) Fiocchi TT Twos are blue :)
I noticed that, he shoots it well though even if it’s low in the comb..
@@TSCTheshootingchannel the box shown 45secs was a TT2 box ... You shot the 694 well, 24g training 👍
😂.. had a browning pro trap. Shot a beretta 694ACS 32”, never looked back. Got a TSK stock on it. Shoots way better than 725. Hell lot of gun for the money.
Hello, has anyone had a problem with the Beretta 694 with the Forend breaking ?
Yes they have had a few problems with the screw that hold them on dropping out take it back were you bright it they will help you.
@@TSCTheshootingchannel Will it be possible to take the screws out and put some Lock-Tite on the screws ????
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David, will there be late night drinky poos after the event on Friday, I bloody well hope so with the money you are making at T s c !.
Omg what a gun I have it and I love it!!
Love mine.
ACS 694 is a better all round gun, does all disciplines fully adjustable everywhere.
4 bags for a second hand 694!!! Where did make that price up!!! I’m paying £3400 for a new one from my RFD and even without the little bit extra discount I’m getting you can get a non adjustable 694 new for £3800.
Don't like Beretta's the actions always look like they are made up of different bits . Browning / Miroku for me.
Beretta autos, browning citori for clays
great gun
I do like the 694 it’s about time beretta offered it in a black action or with engraving probably one of the most popular guns in its price bracket a DT11 killer I regret not buying one when they first came out !
La blaser f16 cuesta menos que la 694 y es mucho mejor, las beretta quitando las DT son flojas.Las Browning son más resistentes pero mucho más lentas y gruesas.Todas tienen lo suyo.
Beretta or Browning? I have a Citori CX and a 682 Gold E. They feel completely different from each other in the hand. Which do I prefer? I like both of them equally; no preference. They both break birds with alacrity.
By the way, we don't watch your vids to watch you shoot. We watch to get information/opinions on the gun.
beretta for me
Browning all the way
Your knowledge of shotguns is beyond dispute and I generally respect what you say about them. However, IMHO, I think you include too much video time of you shooting clays. A little is good to observe recoil effects and such, but what real information does the video of you shooting really convey? Technical pros and cons, unique features, opinions on reliability, reported problems, etc. are much more interesting to hear. I know you can crush clays dude!
It appears this 694 has quite a short forend on it.
Just like Japanese cars in the early 70s into the 80s people joked about them, then in the 2000s Kia/hyundai wiped the floor with everything they make, just look at the roads in Europe and the Genesis brand (US) are full of them and majority of the premier branded German vehicles and components are made in Turkey…
The Turkish manufacturers will eventually be at major events and winning tournaments across the world, then you can laugh at yourself…
Who was the muppet that walked infront of a loaded trap on the first stand ?
That was me! And the trap was unplugged from the battery until I was back in a safe spot don’t worry!
Alex
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