Providing the superior ballistic performance made possible by the Steelium Pro barrels traditionally mounted on the legendary Beretta DT11, the 694 Black DLC features a triple forcing cone that reaches 45 cm (in a 76-cm barrel). This geometry combines proven recoil reduction with increased terminal energy and longer uniform shot string for greater chance of hitting targets with unaltered performance with all types of ammunition. The upper steel rib has been modified and features a tapered design with channel for easier and faster alignment with the target and a racing look.
The DLC finish (already successfully applied to the DT11 and many Beretta gun components) provides the receiver, trigger group, top lever and safety with superior corrosion and wear resistance, as well as maximum friction reduction. The contemporary black look of the DLC is elegantly paired with acid green accents on the receiver and the striking glossy finish of the 2.5+ grade walnut wood.
The Beretta 694 Black DLC offers the shooter a range of improved adjustment and maintenance options compared to the original 694: the adjustable forend catch, redesigned for easier opening and increased strength, is paired with interchangeable components and the B-Fast balance system to adjust the gun weight by adding a series of counterweights in the slots provided in the stock and under the forend.
Daniele Piva, Vice President Business Commercial Market of Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, said: "We are happy to continue the successful 694 legacy. All the beloved features of the 694 are now enhanced by the innovative DLC finish but more importantly by the Steelium Pro barrel technology, which remains a paramount of Beretta product development. Thanks to Beretta’s important investments into the exclusive cold-hammer-forging manufacturing process (that allows to modulate forcing cones geometry for optimized ballistics) and cutting-edge testing and prototyping methods, that are constantly evolving to analyze ballistics phenomena and to provide feedbacks to our Research & Development, Steelium Pro keeps providing the best ballistic performance on the market working on better terminal energy, less recoil and improved shot pattern.”
The Beretta 694 Black DLC is offered in 12-gauge Sporting and Trap versions with 71, 76 and 81 cm available barrel lengths.
Beretta 694 Black DLC main technical features
- Microcore recoil pad
- 2.5+ grade walnut stock with glossy finish
- DLC-coated barrel with acid green details
- DLC-coated steel trigger group
- DLC-coated top lever and safety catch
- Redesigned forend catch for easier opening and increased strength
- B-Fast balance weight system in the stock and under the forend
- Steelium Pro barrels
- Tapered steel toprib with channel, 10x7 mm in the Sporting version and 10x10 mm in the Trap version
- Black Optimachoke HP chokes
Beretta 694 Black DLC: a closer look
The Beretta 694 Black DLC over-and-under in 12-gauge maintains the ergonomic design and perfect balance of the 694 shotgun, for a natural and immediate shouldering, precise swing and easy control.
The 694 Black DLC features a 2.5+ grade walnut stock and forend, with a striking glossy finish that elegantly enhances the wood grain.
The stock keeps the successful 694 design with widened buttstock and comb, lenghtened pistol with palm swell and 1.5 mm pitch checkering with increased surface area to provide maximum comfort and ensure an extremely natural and stable position of the hands.
The Microcore recoil pad offers comfort, adaptability and optimal recoil absorption. It features a specially designed checkering for added stability and an open-cell polyurethane structure that expands after firing, increasing contact with the shoulder for secure and precise support.
Microcore pads are available in different sizes and allow length-of-pull adjustment.
The B-Fast adjustable stock is available in both Sporting (with 35/50, 35/55 and Vittoria 35/45/55 drop options) and the Trap versions (with 35/55 drop, also fixed), providing drop adjustment and 20-g and 40-g internal weights to adapt the gun balanc to the shooter's needs.
The 694 Black DLC features the classic Beretta locking system with trapezoidal shoulders and two rugged pins that protrude from the breech face and are inserted into their respective housings on the sides of the breech, while the front part of the action is fitted with two hinged studs that are inserted into the respective housings in the monoblock. The 694-designed ejectors come with powerful springs located behind the ejector slide and the stop pads.
As with the 694, the shape of the action and the stock provides an enlarged field of view, with two progressive grooves reducing the presence of obstacles and preventing the shooter from raising his head from the line of sight.
The sporty look of the action is enhanced by the contemporary black finish and acid green details on the sides and bottom of the receiver, such as the 694 and Beretta logo, and the typical "swoosh". The Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) amorphous carbon coating transfers hardness characteristics typical of natural diamond and guarantees high resistance to corrosion, alkaline or acidic solutions, ageing, rust, scratches and impacts, for long-lasting durability.
Unlike the DT11 Black DLC, the barrels are not DLC-coated, as this treatment on barrels is only possible when the top rib is applied at a later manufacturing phase, which is the case with the DT11's carbon fiber rib, while the 694's steel rib is applied in an integrated process.
The DLC finish extends from the receiver to the three-position adjustable trigger group, the low profile ambidextrous top lever and the checkered safety with built-in barrel selector.
The redesigned forend catch also accommodaties the 5- or 10-g B-Fast magnetic weight system to balance the gun and make it front-heavy.
To find out more please visit the Beretta website.
