I am a new clays shooter and am looking at getting my first gun. I have have been renting or borrowing shotguns up until now.
I have shot mostly Berettas and Caesar Guarinis up to this point and they both fit me well. I have seriously considered spending the money on a Fabarms RS12(fits just like a CG) or going with a Silver Pigeon.
I have an opportunity to buy a Beretta 682 with a single trap barrel and a double sporting barrel for less than $2000. Is this a good starter gun?
I really don't want to grow out of it too soon or lose interest because my gun sucks. Everything I have read says these are solid guns and a good value.
Interested in everyone's thoughts on this..
BTW the Fabarms is like butter. But $4300 is a lot if money. If it was $3000 I'd buy it right now.
Thanks for any input
I have shot mostly Berettas and Caesar Guarinis up to this point and they both fit me well. I have seriously considered spending the money on a Fabarms RS12(fits just like a CG) or going with a Silver Pigeon.
I have an opportunity to buy a Beretta 682 with a single trap barrel and a double sporting barrel for less than $2000. Is this a good starter gun?
I really don't want to grow out of it too soon or lose interest because my gun sucks. Everything I have read says these are solid guns and a good value.
Interested in everyone's thoughts on this..
BTW the Fabarms is like butter. But $4300 is a lot if money. If it was $3000 I'd buy it right now.
Thanks for any input
I own 2 682’s. I’ve been shooting them for 20 years. If you have any concerns about the condition of the gun I would be more than happy to discuss what to look for with you. The 682 is a very good competition gun from a value standpoint. The gun can be rebuilt 3 times. It takes 10’s of thousands of rounds to need a rebuild. It gets confusing, but the 682, 686, 687, Silver Pigeon, Onyx, etc. are all basically the same gun/action. The 682’s are an older version. Send me a PM and I’d be happy to discuss any concerns you may have about the gun. 
