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I don’t know how common they are or how it will last over time but I recently acquired a ruger red label that seems like a decent quality shotgun from a reputable brand.
I really like the Berretta 686 platform . Helped my friend find a DU version 20 gauge for his grandson. Much prefer the ergonomics over the Citori, and the mechanical design.Beretta 686 silver pigeon. I think it’s the best value in that price range.
That is what I've been using since I bought it at the local DU banquet in 2008. More recently I decided to use one of the 28ga bought at the 2009 banquet. Hard to beat the 686 in the field, and I definitely prefer them to the Citori. The other o/u I use the most when I want a 12ga is a Fausti Elegante. I'd like to try one in 20 or 28ga to compare it to the 686.I really like the Berretta 686 platform . Helped my friend find a DU version 20 gauge for his grandson. Much prefer the ergonomics over the Citori, and the mechanical design.
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What I’ve commonly heard about the Ruger Red Label is that Ruger did make some very good ones, but it was outweighed by the overwhelming majority that were not.I don’t know how common they are or how it will last over time but I recently acquired a ruger red label that seems like a decent quality shotgun from a reputable brand.
i have a older 20 ga citori up land special 26" barrels with plain Invicta tubes that fits that need for me. i paid 6oo.oo used from a friend 6-7 years ago. added slip on pad not for recoil, length as i like a long gun.
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@Challer: I like 2 out of your 3 picks, but how did the 725 become “classic”?Zoli Pernice round body, my favorite.
725 is classic
686 is just everywhere, seems to work