Beretta 694 Sporting
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Beretta 694 Sport
Overview
The Beretta 694 Sporting is a 12-gauge over-and-under break-action competition shotgun designed for clay target sporting clays disciplines. Introduced in 2018 as the successor to the 692, it features Steelium Plus barrels for dense, uniform patterns, an adjustable three-position trigger, redesigned ejectors, a barrel and forend weight-balancing system, and a set of five Optima HP screw-in chokes. The receiver is finished in Beretta's Nistan matte grey coating.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3540 g (124.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1180 mm (46.46") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Nistan Matte Grey |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Break Open
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Steelium Plus Barrels, Optima Hp Screw Chokes, Three Position Adjustable Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Barrel Balance Weight System, B Fast Adjustable Stock
Variants
- Beretta 694 Trap - Trap
- Beretta 694 Pro Sporting - Competition
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Current production competition over-and-under; successor to the Beretta 692.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Available with 71 cm (28 in), 76 cm (30 in) and 81 cm (32 in) barrels, all with 76 mm (3 in) chambers. A B-Fast version adds an adjustable comb and balance system. Weight varies by barrel length, typically around 3.5 kg.
Background
The 694 was unveiled by Beretta in 2018 as the new flagship of its over-and-under competition line, replacing the 692 with a redesigned receiver, improved barrel weighting and an adjustable trigger aimed at top-level sporting clays and trap shooters.