Browning cynergy cx vs beretta silver pigeon reddit Can find used ones that be reliable. Getting something that fits you properly is more important than which 'B' brand you buy. The Cynergy CX would make more sense for skeet or clays. Went with the Pigeon. Love them both. It is just built to a price point, and it feels like it. I shoot a Browning trap gun equally well. I also have a Cynergy and a Citori. Any of these are in your price range used. I have a 30” browning cynergy and a 32” browning cynergy, and I can easily break 25’s with either gun so I don’t think there’s much difference with performance. Funny how the price didn't really go down, though. Maybe it’s bias, but I like the Silver Pigeon better. I have the Citori CX and it work well as an all arounder. I only own Brownings so I cannot confirm. I have a Browning Cynergy CX, and I absolutely love it. If your budget is less than that, you’re better off with a semi auto. I would pass on the Beretta since its a hunting gun and the automatic safety is annoying and the stock damage could get worse. I love my Beretta but if a Browning fits you better that is what you should by. I could probably live with it if I find one with a truly neutral cast or get a PFS, but that’s an extra cost I don’t want to bear at this time. I'm a 5'2 women and knew that I wanted a citori or a cynergy because I've shot my teammates guns. The Beretta Silver Pigeon is a classic shotgun with a rich heritage and impeccable craftsmanship. I've shot them both and I Like them equally as mu Jan 25, 2020 路 I compared both and went with Beretta. Everyone wants the Orion and cynergy, nobody wants the Citori Cx馃し鈾傦笍 Sep 23, 2019 路 Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon Sporting 30" Browning Citori CXS 30" Browning 725 Citori Sporting (This is pushing it for me money wise) Browning Cynergy CX If you have any experience with these models, please post it up! I'm especially interested in info on the Elos N2 Sporting as it's very "rare" to find any good first hand experience with it. Most guns have a stock length-of-pull around 14 3/4”. Maxus II Ultimate. Rejoice. But I do prefer the 32” just -because-. I picked up a Citori CXS, and my buddy picked up a 686 Silver Pigeon. End of the day, though. Points and shoots great though. It happens to fit me better due to the fact of stock adjustability. I used to have a Browning auto and now own a Beretta auto so no brand loyalty 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Just getting into clays, picked up this Beretta for a ridiculous low price. Not familiar with the brand either. Higher up around $3000 you jump into the Citori 725 Sporting models and some of the Beretta Onyx and 69x series. The Cynergy really just works for me better than Beretta o/u's for reasons I can't fully pin down. There is a reason most clays courses that rent guns rent Beretta 686 or Silver Pigeon and Browning Citori. Which has a better build quality etc. I would compare the 686 Silver Pigeon I to the older Citori models such as this Special Sporting Clays. Both are 28" barrels. Hello, I am debating which gun to buy. For shotgun sports fit is the most important aspect. The gun will be used for clays only, which of the two would you guys recommend. I am considering a Beretta 690 Black or Browning Citori 725, with either 30" or 32" barrels. There always the used market too. That said, be sure to shoulder it and make sure it fits. Sporting versions, the field versions are lighter = more recoil. I bet the Cynergy is cheaper for Browning to have manufactured. I've tried the following: Guerini tempio, Browning 725 and 625, Beretta 692, and Beretta 686. Currently shooting a 12 Gauge Benelli SBE 2. If you bought at $2000, used it for 5 years, sold it after those 5 years are up, I would say you'd be pretty close to $2000. Mar 23, 2024 路 The Yildiz HPS sporting is a fine gun. The wood had a nicer finish on the Browning, but otherwise they were extremely similar and I couldn't justify the extra cost of the Browning. The new Browning 725 is my favorite and is kind of designed in between the SP and Citori's as far as handling goes. I have handled one Rizzini and it appears to be a solid choice as well. The Cynergy CX is certainly underrated. Trying to figure out these chokes. But it’s not w/o its faults. For around $2000, you can pick up a new Beretta Silver Pigeon, which usually have pretty wood and nice engraving that you won't typically find on cheaper guns. Jaquas is a great place to look online. I also compared a Citori against a Silver Pigeon. I totally agree. I've been going to Bull Run (Virginia) and they rent out Brownings. 5K is the Winchester 101. I'm new to clay shooting (Wobble trap) and am looking for my first shotgun. Nov 3, 2018 路 I've been seriously looking prior for a Semi-auto and was pretty well set on the Beretta A300. Not built to near the quality of the 725 or my XS. These can be had for around $800-850 (minus $75). Aug 8, 2022 路 I am trying to decide between the Citori CX and the Cynergy CX. I'm fortunate that Beretta's and Browning's both fit me pretty well and love both platforms! Where are you at in VA? Maybe one of the guys there can let you shoot theirs. CX denotes a cross over gun used in both clay shooting and hunting. 5 Beretta 694 - freshly cleaned Browning Cynergy CX upvotes 686 Silver Pigeon 1 upvotes Browning citori cx white with adjustable comb. The Cynergy is significantly cheaper at $1,699 vs the Citori at $2,150. Beretta a300 vs. Just a little bit of work and this setup with destroy a beretta silver pigeon. If both guns fit me well is there any reason not to go with the Cynergy. Sep 1, 2009 路 I own both a Silver Pidgeon & the Browning Cynergy in 12ga. Jan 25, 2021 路 Fit and finish between the 686 silver pigeon 1's and the cx brownings will probably be about a horse a piece, with probably an edge to the brownings for the likely hood of nicer lumber used in the stock and fore end. Beretta 686 is going to run you $2000-2100 depending on the regular model or the sporting model. (though I like the Beretta better honestly). The aesthetic of the flower pivot pin, engraving, and emphasized joint just looks so much nicer to me than the hidden design of the Browning. Your never-ending quest to find the one gun designed to perform in multiple disciplines is over. How either fits you is more important. The Beretta DT-11 is definitely a cheaper gun than the DT-10 which is a cheapened version of the ASE90. They do it in both Synthetic and wood. But the Browning is a nice shooting gun as well, although it feels a bit heavy to me. The engraved receiver of the Beretta looks nicer than the Browning's plan one too, IMO. , looming back I also think it’s . The Cynergy CX is style and performance in a perfect package. Browning Citori CX with Adjustable Comb ($2539 MSRP) Browning Citori 725 Sporting ($3069 MSRP) Caesar Guerini Summit Sporting ($3995 MSRP) Here are my notes: Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting-- reliable workhorse, if a bit soulless. It’s a very reliable soft shooter. Browning Silver Field. At $2500, your Beretta Silver Pigeon and Browning Citori CXS or CX are the most bang for your buck. Browning Silver I'm looking to upgrade my Stoeger M3000 to get a more reputable brand of shotgun. 2K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by lossking Jul 1, 2020 Be ready to get someone to add spacers to whatever gun you get. Browning CXS Jump to Latest 2. I wouldn't over look a Cynergy. Benelli Montefeltro. Browning Citori CXS or Beretta Silver Pigeon or Beretta 690 Sporting Black? All of those guns fit differently. I ended up with a CXS after looking at Berettas, and the Cynergy. I can't speak for the Berettas but the citori comes in 3 models, the CXS (skeet), the CXT (trap), and the CX (sporting). Aug 3, 2018 路 considering buying an O/U this year. My barrel length of choice is 30", with adjustable comb and recoil pad. The Brownings are just better for me. At $1500, there are options, both new and used, that will last you a lifetime. Turns the swinging 2x4 feel into a well balanced clay crushing machine that has very little recoil. It just kind of fits me. Mar 16, 2012 路 Beretta and Browning have excellent guns out there, I had a Silver Pigeon for sporting clays and after three years of use traded up for a 682 Gold. I had a Cynergy light weight and it does the job but I started shooting better the moment I switched to a Beretta. choices so far are Browning Cynergy or Beretta Silver Pigeon. They seem to be out of stock or beretta silver pigeons. I personally fit the Browning O/U's much better than the Silver Pigeons. Much more then on a Browning. Those shooting factors can be amended by an adjustable Comb, of course. com for that price recently. 4K range. The CXT would be my choice for trap since its a trap gun that can do other things, I think the POI is 70/30. Let's say in 5 years time they are $2800 new. I love my Pigeon for I agree the beretta SP is a decent one but they are way over $1K…more like in the $2. Cynergy CX models combine a 60/40 point of impact (POI) with a light, nimble feel to please the most demanding shooters, both on the range and in the field. Rizzini br110 sporter. My other Browning is a Cynergy CX and it is a fine knock around shotgun. A few guys I know on my college team bought those from that website. I have shouldered a Beretta Silver Pigeon but did not like the feel or fit. The Cynergy is heavier but I think it swings better. into the buttstock. Its traditional design, combined with the renowned Beretta 686 action, delivers a smooth and reliable over/under shooting experience. The CX shoots 60/40 and is often considered an All-Aroundthe CXT shoots 70/30 and is often used for TRAP. I have no idea how the Beretta SP1 is setup. Browning Cynergy CX Posted by u/Shotitifyougotit - 7 votes and 20 comments Browning and Beretta are not "top quality". I don’t feel much if a difference in weight or swing between the 2, but both of mine feel front-heavy (which I like in a gun The least favorite of everyone is a Citori CX, the favorite is a weatherby Orion sporting, it may not hold up over time, but everyone just hits targets, least expensive next favorite is the browning cynergy, fabarm elos n2 then the beretta 686 silver pigeon. I've shot them both and I Like them equally as mu Mar 20, 2017 路 It much more to add to the above. Both the CX lines from Browning are great bangs for their buck. Might try to track one down elsewhere to shoulder. Go shoulder a Beretta SP1 and an entry level Browning, odds are one is going to fit better than the other. After that is the 686 sporting at around $2k. Comes with adjustable comb, which the SP1 does not. I ended up perma loaning it to my dad so he would stop shooting a Baikal. Yes the 694 is more expensive it’s a big competitor for the midrange sporting guns, the Cynergy is a gimmicky entry level Sporting gun. That’s why you get a CX with 30 inch barrels, Muller featherlite chokes and add some oz. For a decent clays gun ~$1. I love them both. Very popular gun with very good reviews. These guns hold up for 1000s of rounds. They can be had brand new for $1400 if you shop around. I also shot better with my sons CX than I did with my Cynergy. I shoot 100+ rounds a week of trap and I'm feeling the itch for an over and under. It is at the very least not a low quality Turkish gun (101s are made in Belgium). Honestly the only thing even remotely decent that I know of for under $1. Jan 14, 2016 路 Hey guys, As the title suggests, I've currently got a Silver Pigeon 1, but was looking to trade it in for a Cynergy in synthetic. You should look strongly at a Beretta 686 silver pigeon sporting, or a browning cynergy. This is your best bang for your buck and I would actually go with this, a few cases of shotgun shells, vest, rangebag, and some lessons from a professional over anything else if you're just getting into it. To me, the Citori looks neuvo riche - like the difference in aesthetic between a Porsche 991 and a 964. Try handling one of those if you can. Tough to go wrong with the durability of the Citori. Jul 3, 2023 路 Beretta Silver Pigeon Review. Many people say people who fit a Browning, won't fit a Beretta. Sep 5, 2019 路 If you decide on the Browning the decision whether to get a CX, CXS or CXT really depends on what type of shooting you will be doing. I really want a wood stock, only plan to hunt birds with it (Turkey, upland, waterfowl) and clay shooting. 8K check out the browning Cynergy CX. It really came down to the Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 and the Browning Cynergy Satin Dove. Our loaner guns for the team are Barrettas and I have a really hard time fitting them, I really liked the silver pigeon but it just didn't fit me as well as a cynergy. Got it for 1400 at bass pro brand new, so u could probably get it for less easily. I have the same gun. 7lbs 8oz with an inertia trigger. I may try a rizzini next week, as my stockist said that the rizzini would fit me similar to the 686 and he has some new ones arriving soon. Benelli Super Eagle 3. Also, for the money, it's the best deal going. Citori CX/CXS white $2000-2250. (Online reviews seem to lean towards the cynergy). Beretta A300 Ultima just had a $75 rebate start today. I quite like the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon, but with the Browning CXS sale price ($1600 at Cabela's), I may be persuaded. Looked at the BT99 as well, but I want one I can use for trap as well as field and maybe later skeet etc. At $3,000 you may also be getting into the territory of used Blaser's. However, he's really been favoring the Over/Unders they use with his YHEC group. A used Browning/Beretta A used 686 silver pigeon sporting would be about $2000 right now. Does anyone know where I can shoulder / handle the guns and find the best fit? I just made the same decision and went with a Citori CX, but I think I got stuck in a lot of the people saying the Citori is the true browning action and the cynergy is unproven (over as vast a period of time), or the Citori is a Classic design where the other is to ‘loud’ style wise, parts and gun mechanics are more readily available or more familiar etc. Browning cynergy/Citori or beretta silver pigeon. It is pretty much interchangeable quality wise. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Browning Cynergy CX composite . Just like I'm sure the SV10 is cheaper for Beretta than the 68x guns. Never heard an issue about DS chokes, they Oct 18, 2016 路 Aside from different fit, balance and swing dynamics, I don't think comparing Browning CX (a mid rib gun) and Beretta Silver Pigeon (a flat rib gun) is exactly apples to apples - Browning's flat rib CXS is a more applicable to this comparison. 5 Optima chokes. The 694 has all of Beretta newest and best technology in it, even Browning is not making the Cynergy to compete with the 694. They are however both high quality guns, either of which will serve you a lifetime of shooting and one isn't really better than the other. It’s much better suited for clays. The Beretta 686 SP1 field mounted and swung the best for me. That said, the actions are tough as nails and I would trust it to go bang no matter what. Jul 1, 2020 路 Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 vs. Browning Citori CX with Adjustable Comb ($2539 MSRP) Browning Citori 725 Sporting ($3069 MSRP) Caesar Guerini Summit Sporting (added after original post) ($3995 MSRP) Here are my notes: Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting-- reliable workhorse, if a bit soulless. To me, the only con to Brownings is there triggers kinda suck - at least in my I have shot a 686 Silver Pigeon I and I own a 725 (Skeet Adjustable, I don't like the rib on the Sporting). Jun 17, 2017 路 Sorry if this is in wrong place, feel free to move it if it needs it. May 31, 2012 路 I tried the Fausti Class too, but was neutral on it despite nice appearance. Top quality would be a Perazzi or Krieghoff. I currently shoot a Beretta a400 multitarget. I wouldn't compare these two directly, as noted by leftnose. $2500 new. 2 questions: Is this "enough" of an upgrade to be worthwhile? Never shot a 101 but I’ve got a silver pigeon and my buddy has a Citori. I've been shooting a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 since 1998 (I bought it new) in 12 gauge with 28" barrels. I personally have yet to find a Beretta silver pigeon that fits me very well. Can be hard to find one It certainly does not have the pedigree that the Beretta has but will serve you very well. It will be used 90% in the field (mostly duck hunting) along with some clays for practice a few times a year. I know the Maximus is over $2k but thats the only exception im making price wise. Beretta silver pigeon takedown case options? upvote If the Beretta does not fit - same concepts but look at the Browning Citori/Cynergy. This gun is way too heavy to enjoy as a field gun. At $1500 you’ll be looking at a slightly used model, but like new SP1s can be had for $1500 quite easily, at least a couple have sold on shotgunworld. They do only come with a 3 year warranty, but they are pretty bulletproof. The browning cynergy CX is also around that price. The silver pigeon also has had consistent ejector issues and so far has been to Beretta twice, with a 3rd time coming up due to new ejector issues. I’m 6’0” and i have my gun set around 15 3/8” (and i really should add another 1/4”, at least). Online reviews seem pretty positive for both. Their also a bit more then the browning cynergy/citoris. JMC, I'm looking to get a Cynergy feather in $1500ish for the cheapest non-turkish (Franchi, Browning Cynergy); $2000 for the entry-level stalwarts (Beretta 680s, Browning Citori); $3500 for rather nice, adjustable guns (Benelli, Browning 725); $5000 for high-tier, committed to competition guns (Beretta 690s); $10k+ professional/luxury guns (Beretta DT11) Lots of folks like the Browning CX guns at around $1400. I'm looking to upgrade. It makes a difference in several ways, a higher rib keeps the heat waves away from the sighting plane more effectively than a flat rib, it allows the shooter to have a more upright head position, a higher rib can allow more angle from the rear to the front which can give a higher POI. 2-2. I have a pump listed and one over under. A lot of people like either the Browning or the Beretta Silver Pigeon at this price point. In a perfect world I’d just go with a Citori CX or CXS but I am left handed and don’t totally care for the RH palm swell. Browning Cynergy CX. Since the CXT is designed as a trap specific gun, presumably it will be the best choice for trap. In that $1500ish price point, a Cynergy CX is going to run you sub-$1700. Apr 4, 2010 路 They make quality guns. For that price point the Browning Citori and Beretta Silver Pigeon are both really solid options. Whatever retail for those is seems to be the standard. Despite being a "Beretta guy" to put it mildly I went with the Cynergy. So, I'm looking at the lower end models of the Browning Citori CXR White and the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1. Both have 30” barrels. I like the looks of the Citori better but the money saved makes the Cynergy an attractive option. On another note, you have to pay good money to get nice wood/metal finish on a Beretta. I have roughly 5k through my new 32” model CX and with no issues at all. They do fit and swing very nice, much better then the Citori in my opinion. I love it. His has been rusting despite constant upkeep and cleaning. You can also find used Citori's or Silver Pigeons for under $1500 too. I shoot skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand (no trap). Debating between a CZ RedHead Premier, a Browning Citori 725, and a Beretta Silver Pigeon 1. Also, the Browning still has that $500 goody/rebate deal going on if I'm not mistaken ? As someone has stated before, shoot both and buy what For the Cynergy specifically, make sure you apply a light coat of grease to the “half moon” hinges as this is where most of the metal-on-metal movement and wear occurs. 12 is standard; for someone starting out, handicapping yourself with a smaller gauge is probably not optimal. vqqqbmjk oazkfsi kyiqj xikj snom hjcmi yega fqferz uoaiy ehyyo