Beretta 688 Performance Sporting
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production · 2025
Also known as: S688 Performance Sporting, 688 Performance Sporting
Overview
The Beretta 688 Performance Sporting is a 12-gauge over-and-under sporting clays shotgun, part of Beretta's 688 Performance competition line aimed at developing and aspiring clay-target shooters. Chambered for 76mm (3-inch) shells, it is offered with 71, 76, or 81 cm Steelium barrels fitted with a set of five color-banded external Optima-Choke HP interchangeable chokes and a single selective trigger. The black laminated stock with palm swell incorporates Beretta's B-Fast adjustment system for tuning drop, cast, and length of pull to the shooter.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3800 g (134.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 760 mm (29.92") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12/76, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Break Action Over Under, Single Selective Trigger, Steelium Barrels, Optima Choke Hp System, Five Extended Choke Tubes, B Fast Adjustable Stock, Black Laminate Stock, Palm Swell Grip, Ventilated Rib, Microcore Recoil Pad
Variants
- Beretta 688 Performance Trap - Trap
- Beretta 688 Performance XTrap - Trap
- Beretta 688 Performance Vittoria - Reduced Dimension
Production
Production years: 2025-present
Current production competition sporting model
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Break-action over-under; 'magazine_capacity' of 2 reflects the two fixed barrels. Weight approximately 3.8 kg with 76 cm barrels. Length of pull about 376 mm with an 18 mm MicroCore recoil pad. Receiver is blued steel with orange accents and a laser-engraved anti-glare finish. Introductory price around EUR 3,499.
Background
Beretta has been making firearms since 1526, making it the oldest continuously operating firearms manufacturer in the world; the 688 Performance Sporting is the latest descendant of a clay-target lineage running back through the 682 and 680 competition series.