If you're pleased and happy with the gun others opinions shouldn't matter so I don't understand why you needed to start this thread

 

Just interested to see if there are any others that may own this gun and enjoy it as much as I do. Not looking to ruffle any feathers. I have read a lot of reviews and it seems like there have been a lot negative comments when questions were asked about the sport version. However it seems most opinions are based off of the alloy reciever model that weighs a lot less and has more recoil which people don't like for shooting clays. Which makes sense. But so far I am finding this to be a very good gun. That's all.

 

No negatives here, I have a friend that has one and he loves it. If it fits, shoots well and you like it, that's all that matters.

 

I think it’s a cool looking gun with lots of nice features. TGS Outdoors gave it an in depth and pretty positive review.

 

I believe some people have reservations about the U828 because of the style and change in construction from what is perceived normal.
I have never met anyone that owns one of these guns that is not completely happy with how it shoots and looks. Very satisfied.
Try not to let rumors sway you in your choices, gun fit is your only concern, and you can easily make any adjustments needed.
Mike

 

People are weird, tribal, and superstitious.

If you look at a shotgun as sporting goods equipment, and the goal is to break clay birds, then you'd think the gear would have lots of carbon fiber, kevlar, boron composites. You'd expect titanium and fancy aluminum extrusions. Shotguns ought to look like Olympic target rifles... TSK stocks... that sort of thing.

So here you have an over-and-under shotgun with the shim/ fitting advantages of a semi-auto. I think it looks pretty good. But then, I think the TSK Cole Special shotguns look cool, too.

Maybe it's the subconscious snub at expensive custom-fit stocks that bothers people? Anyways, if anyone snubs you for your gun, just outshoot them in competition and smile.

 

What do you care what a bunch of strangers on the Internet have to say ? (including here.) you like the gun. keep it and shoot it.doesn’t matter what you own. Someone will have an opinion about it.✌

 

I handled one a couple months ago. It was an engraved nickel plated. Out of the box thinking on design, but I have seen a lot worse. It is a sweet swinger, and nicely done, but not a gun for 300 rounds in a day.

 

This is the site where the posters fuss about K90 and Perazzi. Note i said posters not owners or shooters.
it’s your gun — enjoy.

 

I am traditional. I like the looks of several other guns better. Shoot what you like.

 

I think it’s a cool looking gun that’s a nice break from the “traditional“ 4-door sedan equivalent design most have. My only reservation is the aluminum receiver and Benelli’s track record with high-volume competition guns (SBE comes to mind with plastic stock and carbon fiber stickers)

my go-to hunting shotgun is a Benelli.

 

I like this gun! It looks racy and I appreciate the shims and the balance system. I don’t understand why others have not come out with shims for an o/u.
Enjoy your Benelli.

 

I don’t understand why others have not come out with shims for an o/u.

Look at how every other O/U is made and you will.

 

The only thing preventing me from considering the purchase of this gun is its non-traditional looks.
Benelli's have never been the most beautiful of shotguns, and this model could be the poster child.

 

If you’re happy, that’s all that matters. I have only fired a 20 gauge field model and to me, it kicked like a mule. If fit and feel is good to you, enjoy it and kick butt. Good shooting, Rey

 

Because there are 2 guns under the same name.
One is "aluminum" and 6.5lb - kicks like a drunk mule. And ppl think "aluminum is bad".( true, but not in that case. Breach locking is all steel)
One is a "steel" sport gun - 8.2 lb (b686 is lighter, 725 is lighter)

Those who shot the first one have bad memories

 

I think if you like it then that is what matters! Plenty of folks look at guys with $10k Perazzis and Kolars and think 'what an idiot' so you won't be alone in that.

And if it makes you feel any better IMO the $3k 828 is no bigger an insult to customers than a $14.5k machine engraved DT11L.

 

I think if you like it then that is what matters! Plenty of folks look at guys with $10k Perazzis and Kolars and think 'what an idiot' so you won't be alone in that.

And if it makes you feel any better IMO the $3k 828 is no bigger an insult to customers than a $14.5k machine engraved DT11L.

Where can I get these $10k Perazzis???? Take my money!

$3k is about entry level, one step above "budget basement."

Plenty of people are so wealthy they make $10k in the time it takes to pick a 28 gauge shell up off the concrete skirt.

 

Never seen one. But I can say they're fantastic shotguns judging from the videos.

 

Beretta has fully adopted the make a 1%change and raise the price and sell it.

 

I own an 828U field model in 20 gauge. It's an awesome field gun and after adjusting the stock dimensions using the shim pack it fits me like a glove. Its light weight, balances perfectly and swings like an English game gun. What more could someone want in an upland gun??? Oh...its has some recoil. Name any 6lb field gun that doesn't. Its the trade off...I'll soak up a little extra recoil with a half dozen...maybe 10 rounds on a good day chasing pheasants walking miles in a cornfield versus lugging an 8 pound gun around any day of the week. And as I said...once you get the stock dialed in with the shims it does a much better job of distributing the recoil.

I think the Sport model is a great option for someone not wanting to drop $2k into a custom stock. And the one that I've shot handled really well...

I've admittedly become more of a Benelli fanboy the last 5 or 6 years. Their semi-autos are superb field guns and function under extreme conditions--they dominate the duck blinds where I hunt and easily outnumber other makes 2-1. . I own a couple Benelli Lupo bolt action hunting rifles and they have replaced my old Sako's because they cycle like butter and beat anything Ive owned with a few exceptions for out of the box accuracy. Not traditional at all in the looks department...but they perform wonderful in the field and under adverse conditions. I got over how a gun looks years ago. Much more concerned with how it performs in the field. Just like the 828U the Lupo comes with shims and I can dial in the stock for a perfect fit with 15 minutes and a few simple tools. Name ANY modern rifle you can do that with...

 

What do you mean?

And the answer is:

Of course it will necessitate a new receiver/stock interface,

If nothing else Beretta should be using this gun as a test bed and then moving forward with a 686 that uses shims.

Then it wouldn't be a 686.
While it's entirely possible that one or two other brands may elect to come out with new models using this design feature, I don't care for their appearance. That's why I won't be buying one.

 

If the gun fits, you can kill game or targets with it regularly, and it’s esthetically pleasing to you why be concerned about the opinions of others.

Based on experience with the game gun I found it too light, with too much recoil, and really ugly. I shoot with two people who both have the sporter and they love them. But, I will regularly chide them on their selection suggesting that the guns are so ugly that if anyone looks at the guns too long they will turn into a pillar of salt. They couldn’t care less about my opinion. That is as it should be.

 

I love that gun. Only reason I don't have one is they didn't make one with 32" barrels when I was buying.

 

I bought the 828U Sport late last year and recently started shooting trap with it. The gun is so comfortable shooting after I shimmed it for my perfect fit, I am hitting 23 to 24 every round with it now. The gun, to me, looks absolutely beautiful and shoots the same. Kind of like a race car look to it. At our trap club I get a lot of comments on it and they are all good. So, shoot what works for you and don't worry about any negative comments.

 

I agree. I have put about 2500 rounds through mine now also and never an issue as of yet. Loving this shotgun.

 

Benelli isn't the only company to come out with a slightly different looking break open shotgun based upon advancements that really didn't take off.

Browning had the Cynergy, Beretta had the UGB25 (which I own and shoot occasionally) and Cosmi has… well the Cosmi and out of the three, the 828 is probably the closed to a normal shotgun out of the group.

I for one like guns that are slightly different. So long as they still shoot and break clays or drop game.