BERETTA J686S2830BF 686 SILVER PIGEON I SPORTING 28 GA 3" 30" BBL BFAST

The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting (J686S2830BF) is a competition-grade over-and-under shotgun chambered in 28 gauge with a 30-inch Steelium barrel, purpose-built for clay shooting sports and offered with the B-Fast adjustable stock system for shooters who demand a custom-fit platform. This 28 gauge over-and-under competition shotgun for sporting clays, skeet, and FITASC combines Italian craftsmanship, adjustable ergonomics, and Beretta's Optimabore HP barrel technology in a scaled 28-gauge receiver built to proper size for the smaller gauge.

Key Features

• Part number: J686S2830BF
• Gauge: 28 gauge
• Chamber: 3 inch
• Capacity: 2 rounds
• Barrel length: 30 inches, Steelium cold-hammer-forged, blued
• Top rib: 10x8, ventilated with ventilated side ribs
• Choke system: Optimachoke HP extended chokes
• Action: over-and-under, break-open
• Receiver: steel, scaled 28-gauge size, nickel finish with replenished floral laser engraving on receiver, tail, and hinge pins
• Trigger: single selective, polished stainless steel
• Safety: automatic tang-mounted safety with barrel selector
• Stock: grade-2 oil-finished walnut, pistol-grip with Schnabel forend, checkered, B-Fast adjustable
• Recoil pad: Beretta Extralight closed-cell pad
• Length of pull: 14.75 inches
• Height: 5.4 inches
• Weight: 6.3 to 7 lbs

Special Features

• The B-Fast adjustable stock system gives shooters multiple fit adjustments including height, drop, cast, and rotation, all achievable with the included tool and without a gunsmith visit.
• Beretta builds the 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting (J686S2830BF) on a scaled 28-gauge receiver that is properly sized for the smaller gauge rather than adapted from a 12-gauge frame, producing better balance and a lower carry weight than most competitors at this price point.
• The Steelium Optimabore HP barrels are cold-hammer-forged from a proprietary tri-alloy steel combining nickel, chrome, and molybdenum, then vacuum distended for a bore profile that delivers consistent, dense patterns with lead, steel, and high-performance steel loads.
• The dual conical locking lugs are positioned at mid-action between the barrels rather than at the top of the receiver, keeping the receiver profile lower and placing the shooter's eye closer to the plane of the supporting hand for more natural target acquisition and barrel swing.
• The replenished floral laser engraving on the receiver, tail, and hinge pins features a micro-line background pattern, giving the shotgun a more detailed and refined appearance compared to earlier Silver Pigeon generations.
• The polished stainless-steel trigger resists wear and corrosion through extended season use and high-round-count competition schedules.
• The Extralight closed-cell recoil pad is abrasion-resistant and chemically stable, maintaining its profile and performance across weather conditions without the deterioration common in standard rubber pads.

Practical Benefits

• The 30-inch barrel length gives you additional swing weight and a longer sighting plane that smooths out leads on crossing targets at trap, sporting clays, and FITASC, where consistent barrel speed through the shot matters more than fast handling.
• The 28 gauge chambering produces lighter payload loads that reward precise technique and are a preferred training gauge for serious clay shooters who want to sharpen their fundamentals between 12-gauge competition rounds.
• The B-Fast stock system lets you dial in comb height, cast, and drop at home between sessions, so you can adjust for different shooting disciplines or share the gun with a second shooter without permanently altering the stock.
• The Optimachoke HP extended chokes accept aftermarket tubes from major competition choke manufacturers, giving you the freedom to tune patterns and constrictions to match specific target presentations and load combinations.
• The low-profile 680-platform receiver keeps the bore axis close to your supporting hand, which translates directly into a more consistent cheek weld and a more natural point of aim across an entire round of clays without fatigue.
• Whether you compete in FITASC, run sporting clays leagues, or hunt upland birds with a well-fitted premium shotgun, the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting gives you a factory-adjustable, match-proven platform that fits your style and your mount.

The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting (J686S2830BF) chambered in 28 gauge is a dependable option for the serious clay shooter who wants Italian-built barrel quality, a fully adjustable stock, and a scaled receiver that handles and balances the way a 28-gauge gun should.