Definitely handle both before purchasing - IIRC, there's one or two doublegun dealers in the DFW area that I'm sure would accommodate you in the hope of securing a sale, and I know that there's a Beretta Gallery showroom @ 41 Highland Park Village, Dallas.
A part of your selection would entail what you prefer for weight & handling in a shotgun - completely different from the rifles you're used to.
IIRC, you should find the 471 to be somewhat heavier than the 687SP - which is the world's Gold Standard for stylish/svelte O/U shotguns (IOW, an excellent choice).
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Last edited by PetahW; February 17, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
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