Shotgun Review: Beretta's 694 Pro Sporting

Feb 24
2 min read

The Beretta 694 Pro Sporting is a competition shotgun built with one clear goal: break more clays. Developed by Beretta as an evolution of the already successful 694 platform, the Pro Sporting version adds enhanced adjustability and refined handling to meet the demands of serious sporting clays shooters. If the standard 694 is a strong competitor, the Pro Sporting is its track-ready upgrade, fine-tuned for shooters who want every possible advantage on the course.

At the heart of the 694 Pro Sporting is Beretta’s redesigned low-profile steel receiver, engineered specifically to improve balance and durability. The receiver’s shape spreads recoil forces more evenly while keeping the shotgun’s center of mass between the shooter’s hands. In simple terms, the gun feels steady during the swing and recovers quickly after each shot—two things that matter a lot when targets start flying in pairs.

The barrels are equally impressive. The 694 Pro Sporting features Steelium Plus barrels, cold-hammer forged from Beretta’s proprietary steel. These barrels are designed to produce smoother recoil and more consistent shot patterns. Combined with the Optimachoke HP extended choke system, shooters can fine-tune their patterns to match different sporting clays stations, whether the targets are long, fast crossers or tight incoming birds. A wide ventilated rib and bright front bead help keep the shooter’s focus on the target rather than the gun itself.

Where the Pro Sporting model really separates itself from the standard 694 is in its B-Fast adjustable stock system. Fit is everything in shotgun shooting, and Beretta knows it. The B-Fast system allows shooters to easily adjust drop, cast, and recoil pad position so the gun lines up perfectly with the eye every time it’s mounted. When a shotgun fits correctly, it points naturally—and that often means more broken targets.

The Pro Sporting also includes thoughtful ergonomic upgrades. The pistol grip is shaped for better control during long competitions, while the forend provides a comfortable grip for consistent hand placement. Beretta has also refined the trigger feel, delivering a crisp break that feels predictable shot after shot. Automatic ejectors ensure spent shells clear cleanly, keeping shooters focused on the next pair of targets instead of fumbling with the gun.

Another standout feature is the shotgun’s balance and swing dynamics. The 694 Pro Sporting is designed to move smoothly through the target line without feeling heavy or sluggish. Once it starts moving, it stays moving—exactly what clay shooters want when tracking crossing birds.

In the end, the Beretta 694 Pro Sporting is a shotgun built for shooters who take clay sports seriously. With its competition-focused design, adjustable ergonomics, and advanced barrel technology, it’s a tool meant to help shooters perform at their best. Whether you’re shooting weekend sporting clays or competing at a high level, the 694 Pro Sporting is designed to make every swing smoother and every break more satisfying.