over/under

[erice]

I'v been to the Benelli web site ,and can'nt find any mention of them..Have they stoped selling em?? If I can'nt find any info I may have to go to another Co. thats name also starts with a B..Whats up??

[tucker301]

Benelli does not produce O/U shotguns.
Franchi, Stoeger, and of course Beretta are all Beretta companies which all offer O/U models.

[erice]

Thanks for that--My Local Dicks Sporting goods(w.mich.) is offering a
"imported by Benelli" O/U with the name Diamond Elite.Who makes it is it? any good? also looking at the Browning Citori..
Any help or imput would be great.Thanks
Is Beretta and Benelli same Co.??

[tucker301]

The Dick's Sporting Goods O/U's are made by Franchi.
They are less glitzy than the Franchi branded shotguns, but they are functionally the same.
Think in terms of Toyota & Lexus.

I had a Franchi Veloce O/U and loved it. Wish I hadn't sold it, but I did.
They are well-built quality Italian shotguns. They are reliable and hold their value or appreciate slightly if kept in good condition.

Beretta is the parent company. They are one of the largest companies in Italy. Under the corporate umbrella of Beretta Holdings Group, Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti all co-exist.

[tucker301]

You can find more information and more Franchi fans on the Shotgun World Forums in the "I Love My Franchi" section.

[erice]

Thanks Tucker !!appreciate the help/info.
May you always hit what your aiming for!

[splashtx556ftw]

there are a bundle of manufacturers for really nice o/u,s. Browning,Ruger,Mossberg,Franchi, and the list goes on. they are all about the same except for price. a friend of mine got a really nice Mossberg Silver Reserve for $600.00 brand new. and must say i was impressed with it, on price and performance.