Hi all,
Just acquired a nice "beater" SXS; it's a Beretta 486 Parallelo. It's a Beretta "Y" stock, which is basically a certified pre-owned Beretta from sales demos. Found this wonderful SXS for on gunbroker for approximately $2,000.
28" barrels, 3" chambers, proofed for steel, and includes chokes. The stock is prince of wales grip and has a nice beavertail forend, which comes in handy because the barrels get hot.
Interesting feature is that the gun isn't able to shoot upside down, because it has a gravity safety. Annoying features is that it has an auto-safety every time you open the breech.
One thing that I love is the ability to turn on and off the ejectors. You can set a switch on the forend from "M" to "E."
It's a single selectable trigger. The receiver is a round body. Such a lovely and comfortable feel on the wrist or shoulder when carrying the gun on the sporting clay course or in the field. I find that square body actions dig into the skin after a bit.
The Beretta 486 can be special ordered with double triggers and 30 or 32" barrels from the factory if so desired. Also can be had with a traditional straight English stock and splinter forend.
