Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun Review: Lightning Fast Cycling

Beretta 1301 Tactical Performance

• ⚡ The Beretta 1301 Tactical is highlighted as one of the fastest cycling shotguns currently available.
• 🚀 The reviewer was impressed by its speed, stating they "could not get it to hammer follow no matter how fast I try to shoot it."
• 🎯 The shotgun features an enlarged tactical bolt handle, bolt release latch, safety, and a generous trigger guard suitable for gloved hands.

Shotgun Features and Ammunition

• 💡 The gun utilizes Beretta's Blink gas system, claimed to be 36% faster in cycling.
• 🎨 Available finishes include gray, OD green, black, and silver, with options for different stocks like the Mesa Tactical pistol grip stock.
• ⚙️ It comes with ghost ring sights, similar to Benelli, and a short Picatinny rail for accessories.
• 💥 The reviewer tested various loads, including full-powered buckshot, slugs (B&P Special Forces Short Magnums), Federal Flight Control buckshot, and B&P anti-terrorist slugs.

Shooting Experience and Comparisons

• 🍉 Slugs were patterned effectively, with one slug hitting a 10-inch plate at approximately 60 yards using ghost ring sights.
• 💨 The shotgun is described as soft-shooting with very gentle recoil impulse, making it easy to handle and shoot quickly.
• 🏆 The reviewer considers the 1301 a fantastic contender, potentially lighter, slimmer, faster cycling, and more accurate than the M4, despite owning both.
• 💰 Retail price is around $1400-$1500, with a suggested retail of $1700 with the stock, positioning it as a high-value tactical shotgun.