The field-grade Beretta 690 shotgun is a respectable successor for the 680 series and one that double-barrel fans must have. Upgrades in the 690 series include the quality of the wood stocks and floral engraving on some models. In order to enhance the shot pattern, Beretta made more radical changes to the 690's mechanical design, including updating the barrels' taper and lengthening the forcing cones. The ability to choose between manual and automatic extraction is the other obvious difference. A pin on the ejector assembly under the forend may be easily rotated to switch between the manual and automatic modes. The design around the action is made up of stylized foliate work, ribbons, and scrolls. The 690 series includes models the 690 Field, the 691 Sporting, the 692 Xtrap, the 693, the 694, etc. With its minimal perceived recoil and effective features, the Beretta 690 definitely helps you shoot better.