Browning Citori 725 vs Crossover target

[StanleyG]

I came across Citori sporting 725 12ga 32'' in Bass Pro for $2699

I also came across Citori Crossover Target 12ga 32" for $1770

can't find much info on those.. why such a price difference?

does anybody know how they compare ? They are both Citori

 

[STeveZ]

The 725 is a Citori in name only IMHO. It has a lower wider frame than previous models and feels very different. They are sweet handling clays guns that feel more like a Beretta or a CG than a Browning.

The Crossover appears to be an evolution of the Special Sporting model with a higher POI. So it will have a taller narrower frame than the 725. It's a good gun but an old design. The target aspect comes, I guess, from it's high rib and 60/40 pattern which allows you to "float" the target above the rib. I don't care for 12 gauge Citori's and I really liked the 725 I shot, so that would be my choice of the two. Also, shooting a 60/40 gun is a challenge if you're used to field and low sporting ribs.

 

[StanleyG]

thanks Steve,

I'm used to Beretta Silver Pigeon , and have handled 725 before. Since I shoot mostly trap , the higher POI would be perfect.

I like the blued receiver and glossy finish on the Crossover

I was actually looking for a Beretta gun when I came across the new Browning ( or a variation of the old)

will post pictures when i get it.

 

[PJDiesel]

As stated, the 725 is unlike any previous Citori to date. If they didn't have such a brand/name recognition it may have actually benefited Browning to come up with something new.

There is a DEAL on a lightly used 725 on Shotgun World right now, $2150 shipped, comes with an isis recoil device installed. Essentially $3K worth of gun for ~$800 off (shipped)

 

[PJDiesel]

You are losing the mechanical triggers, lower profile and likely future resale value of the newer model gun by not buying a 725.

 

[StanleyG]

PJ all true,

but its almost $1000 difference and imho the Crossover looks better )

 

[PJDiesel]

PJ all true,

but its almost $1000 difference and imho the Crossover looks better )

725 Sporting looks like a slab of unfinished metal, this much is true.

If you are shooting all Trap, it makes sense I guess.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

I like my Cynergy. Mechanical triggers and looks different than a Citori.

I do like the 725 as well.

 

[Pinecone]

x25 Brownings have been around for a while. No idea why they decided to stick the Citori name on them.

My wife and I shoot Browning 325s from the early 90s.

 

[STeveZ]

thanks Steve,
I'm used to Beretta Silver Pigeon , and have handled 725 before. Since I shoot mostly trap , the higher POI would be perfect.
I like the blued receiver and glossy finish on the Crossover
I was actually looking for a Beretta gun when I came across the new Browning ( or a variation of the old)
will post pictures when i get it.

The Crossover sounds like the right choice for you. In fact I've been thinking about the 20 gauge Special Sporting which reportedly shoots 50/50. Look forward to seeing some pics.

 

[Dave Taylor]

I just loves my Citori 725.

Besides helpin' me be a much better clay shooter....
it also makes me more attractive to women. :--)

 

[StanleyG]

arrived yesterday

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=30898&page=32

 

[CraZ4GunZ]

PJ all true,

but its almost $1000 difference and imho the Crossover looks better )

+1
Just ordered the 2015 model - 60-90 day wait?

 

[PJDiesel]

In all fairness, it's not all tough to be more attractive than an seventwofive. Workhorse, ultra reliable, fits damn near everyone who sounder it,....... YES.

Pretty?....... Not so much.

 

[PJDiesel]

Browning has been (historically) behind in production, I see that of a sign of their popularity and volume of the builds.