The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting is a 20 gauge over/under shotgun built for skeet, sporting clays, and trap. It has 30-inch Steelium barrels with a vent rib, a blued finish, and a walnut stock fitted with the B-Fast adjustable comb system. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta USA 
• Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting 
• Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action, over/under 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 30 inches 
• Chamber: 3 inches 
• Barrel Material: Steelium 
• Finish: Blued barrels, engraved silver receiver 
• Weight: 7.40 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• The barrels carry a vent rib and OptimaBore HP chokes for skeet, sporting clays, and trap use. 
• The B-Fast stock lets the shooter adjust comb height for a consistent cheek weld. 
• A single selective trigger lets the shooter choose which barrel fires first. 
• The tang safety sits within easy reach of the thumb for quick on and off use. 
• An extralight recoil pad and a 14.38-inch length of pull round out the fit.

Owners of the 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting consistently point to Beretta's fit and finish as a strength, with tight barrel-to-receiver lockup and smooth action cycling even after years of use. The Steelium barrels get credit for handling steady round counts on the clays course without feeling front-heavy. A common gripe is that the factory chokes run tight for some sporting clays presentations, pushing owners toward aftermarket choke tubes.

In the field and on the range, the B-Fast adjustable stock is popular for letting shooters dial in comb height without sending the gun to a stock fitter, which owners say speeds up finding a proper sight picture. The balance point sits comfortably between the hands for most shooters, though a few with shorter arms mention the stock length runs slightly long before adjustment.

On value, the 686 Silver Pigeon I line sits above entry-level over/unders but below Beretta's higher competition tiers, and owners generally feel the build quality justifies the step up. Parts, chokes, and gunsmithing support are easy to find given how common the 686 platform is. Some owners note the gloss stock finish shows handling marks over time and prefer to add a protective coating.