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There is a reason the Silver Pigeon I has been the go-to recommendation for a first quality over/under for more than 35 years. It is built in Italy on Beretta's famous 686 action, a low-profile boxlock that hinges on trunnions in the receiver walls instead of a bulky underlug. That keeps the sight line low, sends recoil straight back into your shoulder rather than up into your cheek, and gets you back on target fast for the second bird. This 20 gauge version with 26 inch barrels is the light, lively end of the lineup, tipping the scales around 6.3 pounds and carrying like a dream through a long day of chasing quail, grouse, or doves.
The barrels are Beretta's cold hammer forged Steelium tubes with lengthened forcing cones, chrome-lined bores, and 3 inch chambers, topped with a narrow vent rib and metal bead. Five flush-fit Optima HP choke tubes come in the box, Cylinder through Full, so you can pattern it tight for late-season roosters or open it up for skeet and close-flushing birds. A single selective trigger with a thumb-operated barrel selector lets you pick which choke fires first, and the automatic safety is a nice touch on a gun that will spend most of its life in the field.
The current generation of the 686 Silver Pigeon I got some meaningful refinements, including a redesigned top lever that opens and closes with noticeably less effort and richer floral engraving that now flows across the receiver tail and hinge pins. The Grade II walnut stock wears an oil finish with crisp checkering, and the Schnabel fore-end gives it that traditional field gun profile that never goes out of style. Blued barrels against the engraved silver receiver is a combination that draws compliments at the clays course and looks right at home behind a pointing dog. It ships in a Beretta hard case, ready for the truck or the airline counter. If you have been waiting to step into a genuine Italian over/under, this is the one people keep coming back to.
It ships with five flush-fit Optima HP choke tubes: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That set covers everything from close-range skeet to tight late-season patterns without buying anything extra. Extended Optima HP tubes are also widely available if you want more options down the road.
It is a great fit for it. The shorter tubes combined with the 20 gauge frame put this gun right around 6.3 pounds, which makes a real difference when you are carrying it all day and need a fast swing on flushing birds. If you split time between the field and clays, some folks prefer the 28 inch version for a smoother swing, but for pure upland work the 26 is hard to beat.
Yes, both barrels are chambered for 3 inch shells, so magnum 20 gauge loads are fair game. The Steelium barrels with lengthened forcing cones also help soften recoil and keep patterns uniform across a range of loads. Most owners shoot 2 3/4 inch target and field loads for everyday use and save the 3 inch stuff for heavier hunting duty.
Beretta gave the SPI a round of updates that includes a redesigned top lever for smoother, easier opening and closing, improved receiver balance, and a polished stainless steel trigger. The floral engraving was also enhanced and now extends across the receiver tail and hinge pins. The core 686 action remains the same proven design it has been for decades.
| UPC | 082442027128 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J686F2026 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Color | BI-TONE |
| Length | 33.1000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.3 |
| Package Width | 11.0 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Trigger |
| Shipping Weight | 12.05 |
| Sights | Front Metal Bead |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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