The New Beretta 688 Performance

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  • Опубліковано 28 січ 2025

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  • @mikes4015
    @mikes4015 День тому +1

    Pedro - I met you in the Naples store a week or two ago asking about your preference between the 688 and 694. You confidently said the 688 and explained the serviceability/longevity of the 680 series over the 690 series. Any chance you could do a video on that? (or at minimum explain it again, lol) It was nice meeting you! I appreciate it.

  • @rob-nb7oc
    @rob-nb7oc Місяць тому +5

    I had the chance to handle the 688 last week, and I absolutely agree with you on how good the gun feels between the hands. I do prefer it to the feel of a 694. If it shoots as well as it feels, Beretta really has a winner on its hands.

  • @walterwinstanley8502
    @walterwinstanley8502 28 днів тому

    I really enjoy and appreciate all your reviews. I particularly appreciate your knowledge and straight talking. You are always worth listening to and your opinions carry weight. This gun would not be on my radar, but it will be now.

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  27 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and im glad it was helpful

  • @ralstonraz
    @ralstonraz 12 днів тому

    Great video Pedro. Can you change your camera lens in the next video please? The current lens gives a stretched wide angle view which does not give an accurate view of the gun.

  • @kelvynbettridge
    @kelvynbettridge Місяць тому

    Some of the best info so far. The first time we understand the dimensions are significantly different. This seems like an evolution of the 686 and I wonder what it means for that gun.

  • @OrlandoJCarlo
    @OrlandoJCarlo Місяць тому +8

    I've seen multiple videos on the 688, eceryone seems to love it. The Browning 825 came out a few weeks before and no videos. Whats going on? Waiting for a comparison video between the two, you up for it?

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому +2

      Unfortunately i do not specialize on Brownings. I am focused mainly on Italian guns with the exception of Blaser.
      I do not have the expertise to make an informational video about it.

  • @josephnubile1970
    @josephnubile1970 Місяць тому +4

    I think it would look even better with a TSK stock with the orange length of pull adjustment.

  • @fannaffannaf
    @fannaffannaf Місяць тому +1

    This is next on my list.

  • @bitore62
    @bitore62 Місяць тому

    It feels the same as my 682 gold E . You should compair it with that. I hope the make a 32 with an adjustable rib. I will be buying one for sure.

  • @nivaldoroman7591
    @nivaldoroman7591 Місяць тому +2

    Love this gun.

  • @desmurphy1431
    @desmurphy1431 21 день тому

    Which would be a better gun to buy, the beretta 688 performance or browning ultra xs black laminate, can't decide between the two?

  • @blinkee39
    @blinkee39 19 днів тому

    Hi Pedro, a great video and really appreciate the information your provide. I am currently shopping for a new gun, but the 688 is at the upper end of my price range. I have narrowed my list to the BR110 and the 688, but I cant decide which way to go. My question, would you trade in your BR110 for the 688?

  • @markdavid547
    @markdavid547 Місяць тому

    How much does the 30" barrel weigh? Just the barrel. Thanks!

  • @donaldzientz9200
    @donaldzientz9200 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent video once again

  • @DimitrisZoli
    @DimitrisZoli Місяць тому +2

    I think this is the new 682 gold e

  • @Udeus5
    @Udeus5 Місяць тому +1

    Beretta’s website doesn’t say, but what steelium barrels does the 688 have?

  • @robinpayne2629
    @robinpayne2629 Місяць тому +1

    When do you get around to the price ??

    • @j.skidmore
      @j.skidmore Місяць тому

      they made the 686 a few ounces heavier in the receiver and added heavy laminate stocks for extra weight and charged an extra 1000 bucks. I think its ripping people off honestly. Everyone is raving about absolutely nothing but they're afraid to admit it and get scorned by their peers. Just put a magnet on the side of your 686 and boom, it feels the same lol.
      Edit: Feels the same balance wise. obviously over all heavy due to laminate stocks. I know would know what I meant, but you know how the internet is.

  • @Dusterman20
    @Dusterman20 Місяць тому

    Do you have shoot it and if yes how is the trigger feeling compare to 692/694 ?

  • @parrisgeorge9708
    @parrisgeorge9708 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video! This new 688 almost looks like the more true evolution of the 682 than the 694. I can see where this would be picked up by a couple different Beretta shooters. The shooter that is a long time 682 shooter that has a pile of chokes, parts, etc. The shooter that has a DT that may be looking for a foul weather or spare. The shooter that wants something not common in the line. And the shooter that may not care for how the 694 feels but wants "more" than their current 686. Just a few thoughts.

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому +2

      Well said “evolution of the 682”.

    • @682GoldE79
      @682GoldE79 Місяць тому +1

      When I picked up a 688 it immediately felt just like the later Gold E, which is good if you don't own a 682 but if you do it's just the laminate that's different to me.

  • @gumannjonasson8800
    @gumannjonasson8800 Місяць тому

    How is the weight and dimensions of the 688 versus the original 682 (1980´s). And with the added width of the receiver,how does the TSK stock fit ?

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому

      It will be very hard to find a completely original 682. If im not mistaken (i could be) the dimensions were 1 1/2 x 2 3/8.
      As far as the TSK goes. The grips come oversized so we always have to shave the sides down in order not to be to proud from the side. So it will work just fine. Soon you will be able to get black laminate grips to match the forend

    • @gumannjonasson8800
      @gumannjonasson8800 Місяць тому

      @@LetsTalkShotguns thanks for your quick reply :) I have allway´s liked the old 682´s better than the Gold E. That is why I went with a Zoli some 16 years ago,just better handling (for me). The 688 looks like it will compete hard with guns like the Zoli Kronos and simliar models

    • @markdavid547
      @markdavid547 Місяць тому +1

      I weighed my old S682 receiver and it is 2lb 3oz. , about the same as the 688. The width is 1.660 compared to 1.654 for the 688. Hope that helps.
      I have Optima barrels on my gun, so it's very similar to the feel of the 688.

    • @markdavid547
      @markdavid547 Місяць тому +1

      So my took my S682 receiver and weighed on a postal scale to get a more accurate weight and came up with 2lbs 3.6oz, or just over 1009 grams. That's just over 1/4oz lighter than the 688. I was hoping there was enough difference to justify buying a new gun, but there's not. I have 5 S682 receivers and put Gold E Optima barrels on all of them. That really makes them quite a different gun than with the Mobil choke barrels and I imagine very much like the 688. I shot Krieghoff for almost 50 years and also owned many others including Perazzi and Kolar, and wouldn't trade what I'm shooting now for any of 'em.

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому +1

      You are correct that 11g are not much of a difference if your barrels are not heavier. I do prefer the old 682.
      Whats is the weight of your barrels and what length?

  • @timbell7893
    @timbell7893 Місяць тому

    Great video. Is and when wil this be available in the USA?

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому

      Thank you Tim.
      They are available now. Limited quantities but available

  • @Dusterman20
    @Dusterman20 Місяць тому

    The services rate that it needs 688 is similar to 686 or 692/694 ? Thank you

    • @markdavid547
      @markdavid547 Місяць тому

      All of the 68x models are basically the same. It's a time and performance proven design you can't go wrong with. The 69x guns have not quite the same success.

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому +2

      It is the dame as the 686 which is the same as the 692 and 694. However, you get more services out of the 680s

    • @Dusterman20
      @Dusterman20 Місяць тому

      Thank you for the informations !!​@@LetsTalkShotguns

  • @mariocavuoto4894
    @mariocavuoto4894 Місяць тому

    Are you guys in the US being offered the trap (Olympic trench) version of this gun as in Australia?

    • @herpderpinson6117
      @herpderpinson6117 Місяць тому +1

      As far as Beretta’s website shows, there isn’t even an American/DTL version. It’s a shame that we don’t get a lot of cool versions that other countries do (e.g. the 694 Skeet or the gazillion models of 725 that Browning sells in Europe), despite being such a massive market on our own. That being said, it might be slightly justified in this case; the number of people in the US who shoot Olympic trap is probably in the triple, if not double, digits.

    • @mariocavuoto4894
      @mariocavuoto4894 Місяць тому

      That's a pity that I can't understand, we have the 694 Dtl flat rib and Dtl step rib, as well as the 694 trench fixed choke version stamped as trap. GL do like the reviews

  • @cactusjackaz8920
    @cactusjackaz8920 Місяць тому

    Are these in stock at your Naples location?

  • @maxwelllieb5576
    @maxwelllieb5576 Місяць тому

    Major question after watching this: why would a new but comitted sporting clays shooter pick this instead of a Rizzini BR-110?

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому +1

      No matter what other manufacturers make, Beretta will always be the biggest among shooters. It is the oldest and largest by far. The end of the video tells you why you should buy it, only of it feels good in your hands. Its a good thing to have many options. No monopoly.

  • @TactialWoman
    @TactialWoman Місяць тому

    Hi Pedro, will you guys be at the Southern Grand, thanks Morgan

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому

      Hi, we will not be attending the Southern Grand. The next shoot we will be going to is the JackLinks Cup

  • @MrCabimero
    @MrCabimero Місяць тому

    Do you have demo gun of this to shoot?

    • @LetsTalkShotguns
      @LetsTalkShotguns  Місяць тому

      Not yet since it just came out

    • @MrCabimero
      @MrCabimero Місяць тому

      @@LetsTalkShotguns I heard you have them in stock now. Do you have a demo to shoot now?

  • @GeorgesAdventure-LetsGO
    @GeorgesAdventure-LetsGO Місяць тому

    Beretta 688 or Rizzini 240 Cole Special?

  • @rolandwiksten8325
    @rolandwiksten8325 Місяць тому +1

    Too expensive. They should have brought back the 682 and added features on that one. It is interesting to see that they did go back to the 680 platform. 690 hadd the triggergroup failure and the changed the design slightly on 694. The 680 design is in that meaning much stronger design. If they added interchangable recoil shoulders it would have be a new version of 682.

  • @briansnelling4512
    @briansnelling4512 Місяць тому

    B-fast?

  • @hammerdown9
    @hammerdown9 Місяць тому +1

    Appreciate you noting the weight differences between the different actions.

  • @2301Moose
    @2301Moose Місяць тому

    👍

  • @SamGoll-v6f
    @SamGoll-v6f Місяць тому

    Needs better wood.

  • @MR12GAUGE
    @MR12GAUGE Місяць тому +2

    Overpriced as all beretta guns are

    • @chunk4572
      @chunk4572 Місяць тому

      Normally I would tend to agree, but I think this sits perfectly in the price range with other manufacturers.

    • @MR12GAUGE
      @MR12GAUGE Місяць тому

      @chunk4572 i'd say depending on what country you are in- not a chance, over here you can get a Miroku mk10 competition sporter grade 3 for under half what the 688 is, a grade 4 yildiz pro for half, and in spec its the same, adjustable, palm swell, overbore barrels, thin wall chokes etc.
      The 688 is what the 686 sporter should be spec'd as, it's not a special gun- just has the hallmarks of a modern sporter, the 686 sporter is no better spec than a base model mk70, there is no getting arpund italy is one of the worst places for labour charge, add on the brand price of it saying beretta, they are not worth what they ask, none of the big names are, in mechanical advantage a 694 isn't 3 times for gun than a 686 etc