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New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« on: November 21, 2009, 04:50:56 PM »
If you've seen my other posts and pictures of my gun collection, you'll know I'm into mil-surps and modern military semi-auto rifles.

Over the last couple of weeks I've "fallen" into some near-screamin' deals on long guns that aren't my usual cup of tea.  I ran across an FN PBR XP on thehighroad.org a few weeks back.  Excellent transaction and it was even the right color (OD green) to match an extra scope I had.  ;D



It's a FN Patrol Bolt Rifle XP, 24" fluted barrel, detachable mag.  7.62x51mm.  Burris Tactical 3-9X scope, Burris tactical rings.

I took it out soon after I got it and shot it with the loads that are very accurate in my M1A.  This gun didn't like IMR 4895 so I loaded up a range of Varget with some 168 gr Sierra Match Kings.

Took the rifle out today and it did....OK.   ;)





I think I can accept that kind of accuracy.

Then a few days ago, I stopped by a local pawn shop that usually just has crap on the wall, but saw a shiny O/U shotgun.  I asked the owner (nice young guy) what it was...he says its a Beretta Silver Pigeon.  My jaw dropped...this is my dream shotgun.  He was selling it for a friend who then donates the money to his church mission work...apparently he does this every year.  The price was reasonable (about $600 less than a new one) and it ended up going home with me.

It is a 12 ga Silver Pigeon III with 26" barrels. The owner had it backbored and factory ported.  I took it to the range today range today and ran part of box through it...holy crap what a nice shot gun.  Recoil was almost non-existent even though it is much lighter than my Spanish Lanber O/U.  Beretta makes and extremely lively gun...I busted a lot more clays than I usually do...I think it's a keeper too.









Now I gotta figure out which guns to sell to finance these.

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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 05:35:46 PM »
Very nice finds, KPR...very nice.

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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 05:42:04 PM »
Sorry, I used up all my hate on Bill. ;)
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 05:53:42 PM »
Nice pair ... can't believe I just said that to a guy  :-\
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2009, 06:00:47 PM »
Quote from: m58 on November 21, 2009, 05:53:42 PM
Nice pair ... can't believe I just said that to a guy  :-\

LOL! But I agree.
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2009, 06:10:00 PM »
Beautiful Beretta, something they do really well is make shotguns.

Hand lapped, great lumber, tight actions, too bad an inexpensive one goes 2 large.......Silver Pigeon is a great comp gun at 3200 bucks.  Too much for me but if you shoot a bunch of trap and skeet, it's a great gun...

Good grab...
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2009, 11:30:43 PM »
You can't beat what FN puts out.   I own an FNP40 & extremely happy w/ it.  Their service is awesome.
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2009, 06:42:00 AM »
Quote from: Timothy on November 21, 2009, 06:10:00 PM
Beautiful Beretta, something they do really well is make shotguns.

Hand lapped, great lumber, tight actions, too bad an inexpensive one goes 2 large.......Silver Pigeon is a great comp gun at 3200 bucks.  Too much for me but if you shoot a bunch of trap and skeet, it's a great gun...

Good grab...

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I picked up a Beretta 686 Onyx Sporting back in the early 90's, and still have it. I got it for a steal, brand new in the box. It's only had a few boxes of shells through it, but like has been said, they're tight as a drum. I'll never sell it. If you watch Beretta prices they are like Weatherby's. They keep chugging upward, regardless of the economy.  Bill T.
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
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Re: New gun bragging: FN PBR XP and Beretta Silver Pigeon
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2009, 05:55:15 PM »
Well when I win the FN AR, I ask you for optic recommendations. ::)

Nice additions KPR. Verrrrryyyyy Nice.
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