I have one and love it. (disclaimer - yes i do work for Beretta) but i bought mine last season and have only just started with them, so i cannot be seen as brand bashing.
I do sporting clays, goose culling and duck shooting and it just does it all so well. Since the last one they have upgraded the recoils system, extended chokes and enlarged the controls for ease of use. However, it is the new barrel profile and rib that makes all the difference.
Beretta stole the Benelli step rib profile, allowing the shooter to have more of a head up mount, in turn, seeing more of the target whether it be a clay or a duck.
Secondly, they use the longer forcing cones from their competition line. This reduces perceived recoil and creates a better shot pattern.
My brother has done exactly as you are suggestion. He is running a black model for everything so as to not annoy the old proper boys at some of the shoots.
You wont be disappointed.
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