Quick update after asking for your opinions: I went to the gun store and checked out the 692 in person. I was honestly skeptical at first because I didn’t really like how it looked in pictures, but seeing it in real life completely changed my mind (I really like it).
As soon as I picked it up it felt really good in my hands, and the grip fit like a glove. The store also had a 688, so I compared the two side by side, and the 688 just didn’t feel as premium. So I went with the 692, partly because of your recommendations too. Thanks a lot for the input, it really helped! :)

I took it out shooting today and it felt great, even though I haven’t adjusted the stock at all yet. My scores still need some work though: 11/25, 7/25 and 9/25. In my defense, I’m still a beginner and it was only my 9th time shooting trap, so there’s plenty of room to improve.

Just finished my first adventure with registered targets. I went in with pretty low expectations hoping that the nerves would stay at bay. Unfortunately that wasn't the case as a few stations definitely had me a little bit rattled. I was hoping to shoot a 65/100 but had to settle for 59/100. It was definitely a ton of fun and the people I shot with were great. I don't know if I will get another opportunity to shoot registered targets in 2026 but I know I will be back in 2027. For those looking for an excuse to start shooting registered targets just go and do it. You won't be disappointed!

I see significantly less muzzle flip, able to move to the second bird with 0 issue.

Been waiting for my barrels all week so I didn’t have to shoot my friend’s parcours. Can’t wait to try out the new porting and have less muzzle flip. Will post a video later.

Just posting my 2 cuz why not

My video skills are crap and no one managed to break one in this clip, but it was a lot of fun and very different from anything I’m used to

I have a 10 year old daughter wanting to try her hand at shooting and hunting (deer and upland birds eventually). Does anyone have any recommendations for a light small frame gun that may be a good option? I’d like to keep it under $1500.

Yesterday I took advantage of living only a few miles from a range -- I ran up the road to Blackjack sporting clays (Bushnell, FL). It was my first time shooting here. I arrived with only 30 minutes of shooting time but I wanted to shoot a new to me gun. About a month ago I got a used 686 black onyx with 28" barrels. I've wanted a 686 for a couple of years and this one worked out for me. This was my first time really shooting it.

I shot one round of 5 stand. I started off well (for me), was terrible in the middle, and finished OK. I now understand why people don't like an auto safety -- I enjoyed just being able to leave it off. Coming from more of a hunting/field and classic gun safety background, not having the safety on had seemed like an inappropriate approach to me before.

I'd left the tubes the way it arrived -- IC/IC. Some of the targets at this course felt a little long to me for that. Still it wasn't the choke that was making the targets break only when they hit the ground. I will change it up some before shooting there again.

I was shooting basic Federal field/target shells - 1 1/8 of 7.5. Today, I'm a little bit tender to the touch, but no soreness without probing for it. I need to double check on a scale, but I think this gun might be just as light as my 870 express. I think I'm going to be in the market for a slip on recoil pad. A little extra LOP likely won't hurt me at 6'4". Is this gun what you regulars would describe as a light field gun?

I'd wanted to put particular focus on targeting the leading edge of the bird during this session. However, the way the targets were coming out very few showed any of the orange top so all I was seeing was a flying black dot. Trap 3 was the exception -- it was the straight away bird, like on a trap range. I wasn't expecting that. I struggled to focus the way I wanted to.

Anyone have background about this?? Someone dropped it off at my desk!

This is a pretty neat POV and the video ain’t bad. I think I’ll keep em.

The drama went from 36:20 to 42:50. If you are skipping the video, here's what happened: China, Peru and Finland are in a shootoff for the ISSF Skeet Mixed Team Final in Doha which took place last Sunday. Peru went first, had a 36 up until the 40th shot, China at 28/32, tied with Finland. China's Lyu Jianlin shot the 29th and 30th shot, dead pair. Then his gun (which I assume was a Perazzi) jammed on the bottom barrel. He went to swap out the trigger group, reshot, had the bottom go off but not the top, and that was a miss, costing China the silver and potentially the gold.

What are the chances of this happening twice in a row? What likely happened there? I haven't seen much news reporting on this despite this being quite an incident, considering the odds are astronomically low.

Correction: I meant to say a Berretta, not a Perazzi

I finally get to shoot Airport Ridge in millersburg, Ohio today I’ve been wanting to for a long time. I looked in the search, but could not find an answer, how far are the clay presentations? Trying to figure out which chokes would be best to use. Anything other than super close I typically go with a light modified.
I’m about an average shooter usually break in the 60s to seventies

Thanks!

This winter I joined a multi-club travel league in my area, this is my first year. Just curious, what are the best gloves that are not too bulky to use for trap? Also, anything else to consider to keep warm during the matches? I am in the mid-west so temps get into the teens or even single digits.

Always a fun time at Lower Wetumpka for their Neon Nights, opened with a flurry shoot.
I feel that they are way easier to hit when they glow like this.
Can't wait for the 5-Stand under the blacklight.

I already have a Mossberg 500 12ga, and really want a Browning O/U.

I love the look of the white receiver.

Also having a tough time deciding on 12ga vs 20ga. I usually rent a 20ga O/U and have a lot of fun with it. Aside from ammo availability and costs, how much am I missing out if I go with 20ga over 12ga?

I'm not a pro and only shoot clays for fun, wobble, skeet, trap, sporting, etc.

In the $2k price range, any strong contenders I should consider?

The cold nights are upon us. Any recommendations for gloves? Looking for something warm with some grip but not too thick.

This might be a long shot, but does anyone know of any good shotgun fitters around the Central Valley or Bay Area of California?

Ive gotten along fine without having a gun fit. As I have gotten more into clay sports this past year and purchasing much higher in shotguns, I want to become more consistent in my shooting, and I think have a gun fit would be a good way to start that journey. The problem is can't seem to find anyone in the area that does gun fitting. So any help would be appreciated. I really don't want to take the 5 hour drive to Azusa to go to Pacific Sporting Arms, but if that's the only option I have I will do so.

Picked up a new trap toy, 825 pro trap, I’m a beretta guy but after shooting a few of these newer brownings I had to bite, really liked the feel of the stock and thick palm swell compared to any of the other models. Great shooter.