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Some shotguns you buy for the field, some for the clays course, and a rare few handle both without compromise. The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I is the gun that built that reputation, and this latest generation keeps the tradition rolling with a few smart refinements. The redesigned top lever opens and closes with noticeably less effort, the receiver balance sits right at the hinge pins for that lively between-the-hands feel, and the floral laser engraving now runs across the receiver tail and hinge pins for a cleaner, more finished look.
The 28-inch barrels are cold hammer forged from Beretta's tri-alloy steel with an extended forcing cone, and the Optimabore HP profile is built to pattern well with lead, steel, and high-performance steel loads alike. Flush-fit Optima-Choke HP tubes let you tighten up for late-season pheasants or open things up for skeet, and the 3-inch chambers give you room to run heavier loads when the situation calls for it. The slim vent rib and front metal bead stay out of your way, giving you a clean, uncluttered sight picture that lets you focus on the bird instead of the gun.
The heart of this gun is the 680-series action. Instead of stacking locking lugs on top of the receiver like most makers, Beretta uses dual conical lugs at mid-action, which keeps the profile low and slim without giving up an ounce of strength. That low bore axis sends recoil straight back into your shoulder rather than up into your cheek, so your second shot comes faster and your eyes stay on target. At around 7 pounds in this 12 gauge configuration, it carries comfortably through a long day of walking but still has enough weight to swing smoothly on crossers.
The Grade II walnut wears a classic oil finish with crisp checkering and a schnabel forend, and automatic ejectors plus a tang-mounted safety with barrel selector round out a package that will likely outlast the person who buys it. This is the over/under people measure everything else against.
Yes. The Steelium Optimabore HP barrels are designed and tested for lead, steel, and high-performance steel loads, and the 3-inch chambers give you plenty of flexibility for waterfowl-style ammo. Just follow standard practice and avoid running steel through the tightest constrictions.
It genuinely does both well, which is why it gets called a crossover gun. The 28-inch barrels and roughly 7-pound weight strike a nice middle ground, light enough to carry all day in the uplands but with enough length and heft up front to swing smoothly on skeet and sporting clays. Plenty of owners use one gun for everything.
Balance sits right around the hinge pin, which gives the gun a lively, natural-pointing feel. The low-profile 686 action also directs recoil straight back into your shoulder instead of up into your face, so follow-up shots come quicker and long range sessions stay comfortable.
The 2024 update brought a redesigned top lever with a repositioned release pin, so opening and closing the action takes less effort. Beretta also refined the receiver balance and expanded the floral laser engraving to cover the receiver tail and hinge pins. The core 680-series action and Steelium barrel system carry over unchanged.
| UPC | 082442989693 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J686F1228 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Color | BI-TONE |
| Length | 33.2500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.1 |
| Package Width | 11.2 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Trigger |
| Shipping Weight | 13.3 |
| Sights | Front Metal Bead |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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