Beretta 686e sporting or Lanber sport deluxe

maximusbiggus

Hey, just looking for a bit of advice on purchasing my first shotgun.

I've narrowed it down to the above mentioned. I have a choice of a brand new lanber deluxe or a s/h beretta 686e sporting in perfect condition. Both are similar money.

Both feel good and fit well so it's just a matter of which is the better choice. Quality, resale etc...

How much is a mint beretta worth s/h?

Thanks in advance.

johnfaul

beretta every time:)

rabbit assassin

I have the lanber sporting deluxe and paid big money for it when they came out here first. Great gun I love it and have never had a days trouble with it. Saying that If I had a chance a buying a 686e in near new condition for the same price I would probably go for it as Beretta seem to hold the value longer (if you look after it)

maximusbiggus

Thanks for the replies. What would you pay for the beretta? What do they go for second hand?

Cass

I'd go for the Beretta, but i'm biased.

A good quality 686e Sporting, with memory stock can go for between €1,200 - €1,400. Although it should be in great condition for that money. Without memory stock, and based on age/condition about €150 less.

Cannot comment on Lanber having never owned one.

Hibrion

I'd go for the Beretta too, mate. John Lambert in Camolin has some lovely second hand Berettas for good prices at the moment.

deeksofdoom

Beretta will hold its value better than the lanber.

maximusbiggus

Thanks guys. I think I'll take ur advice and go for the Beretta.

beretta686s

when i traded my 686s for an explor a400 i got 700 for it and that was after 11 years of shooting with it and thousands of rounds through it and i only paid 730 for it when i picked it up 2nd so only 30 euro depreacion for 11 years of shooting not to bad i think and never gave me an ounce of bother

charlie10

i have a 686e and its the bizz:D nice weight for clay shooting {no bruised shoulder!!}:rolleyes:and i used it shooting pigeons in the summer , have it over two years and never a miss fire. beretta +1

f100zardoz

beretta e without question

browning 12 bore

i had a lanber for years deluxe sport model i shot thosands of pigeons and i wont mention the clays i shot it was a fantastic gun but sadly hard times for us all i have not shot a clay for over year or that so i decided to sell it very hard for me but i have to say lanber over and under never let me down. now bear im mind beretta was my next gun up if i did decide to trade up but never did any way thats my opinion

maximusbiggus

Thanks for all the replys guys. I got a beretta in the end. It's a beautiful gun in mint condition. 10 years old but still looks new! Very happy with it.

Beretta1

Beretta definitely

juice1304

beretta, if something breaks you need to be able to buy parts for it.

cavan shooter

Lanber were a great gun. Good value starter or country gun but they arent made anymore. If the 686E fits you I would go for Beretta,

If it has a B in it you cant fo wrong.
Beretta, Browning or Benelli and the fun you described is one of there main stays.

If you dont believe me fo into estore beretta, they have a mountain of spares, check it out and best of kuck

duckshooter

686 good gun

Nekarsulm

I'd say he bought one or the other by now, its seven years since he asked the question...

useurowname

It’s a no brainer, beretta all day.
Lanber are a great gun, I know of guys shooting them for 10, 15, 20 years without a hitch, but unfortunately they no longer make them . Parts are going to be in short supply, the beretta will hold its value second to none if trade in is a consideration also.