I own and have owned several Beretta shotguns, both semi-automatics and double barrels. My favorite Beretta o/u that I own is a 686 Whitewing. A basic gun that is light weight, very dependable and a pleasure to shoot. I have never experienced any problems with this gun and I have had it for over six years. I use 3" shells when hunting pheasant in North Dakota and 2 3/4" when quail hunting in Georgia and Tennessee.