Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun Review

The 1301 is the ideal shotgun for tactical self-defense police, as well as shotgun competition. It is BerettaForSale able to shoot sporting clays or cut targets with a skeet-range as well as at 3-gun matches.

The Beretta has an unidirectional bolt, as well as smart cycling system that enables quick and easy reloading when pressure is applied. The lock on the cartridge may fail should it be accidentally activated.

Gas-operated System

The 1301 is an gas-operated shotgun with a fantastic shooting experience. Its advanced technology allows for swift and precise repeating shots, even during stressful conditions. Its rotating bolt provides an even, smooth action that reduces the chance of jamming, and it is capable of handling a range of ammunition kinds. The intelligent cycling system of the 1301 guarantees that all shells are safely ejected, chambered and reloaded, allowing for easy reloading regardless of the stress.

Beretta B-Link Gas Operating Action helps make the gun chambered and then cycle it. It’s built for dependability as well as speed. The gun’s cycling is accomplished by a gas-powered piston that is located mid-way in the barrel. It can be utilized with different types of ammunition including lightweight birdshot and Slugs. It also has the advantage of self-cleaning that reduces the risk of pollution.

Alongside the B-Link gas-powered operating system the 1301 also features the latest shell lifter, which helps to load the magazine simpler. The previous version of the lifter caused problems to shooters. Many complained that it cut their thumb during rapid reloads. The latest model is designed differently, and has an elongated groove to prevent the thumb from catching between it and the magazine tube.

The trigger pull of the 1301 model is also enhanced, and it feels crisp and smooth on the first pull. It is also lightweight and handles recoil very well so it is perfect for home defense or law enforcement applications. The foreend and receiver of the 1301 come with Picatinny Rails that can be used to mount equipment like lasers or lights. The accuracy of the gun and its smooth handling is also improved by the gun’s shorter barrel, it has a non-slip pattern.

Lights that can be adjusted

Ghost ring adjustable sighting comes with the 1301 Tactical. It’s simple to operate and permits exact firing line-up. They’re also pretty easy to improve with glow-in-the-dark paint should you need. The Picatinny rail is mounted in forward of the sight in rear and can be used mount a red dot reflex optic similar to the Holosun He509T. The iron sight that co-witnesses as well as the rapid acquisition of targets is possible in tactical settings.

The stock can be adjusted to lengthen the pull using the use of spacers. The recoil pad of GG&G can be exchanged for one with more mass and the comb height can be adjusted with a MagPul cheek riser should you want to.

In addition to the M-lok rails on the fore-end, there’s two QD sling mounting points to each side of the clamp for barrels. This allows you to add a laser light for better target identification, or just as a rudimentary way to aim. Beretta also upgraded the magazine tube’s capacity to 7+1 and added an sling clip mount that clips on to the front-end.

If you do not want to carry around the full capacity of shotshells, then a plug with a capacity limiter is put in place that restricts the magazine tube up to two rounds in 2+1 total. Should it be necessary, the plug can be removed and replaced by a different one to meet competition or hunting regulations.

Overall, the 1301 Tactical is an excellent tactical shotgun that would do great in law enforcement and defensive roles at home. There is only one real drawback, its lack of interchangeable chokes. does not include interchangeable chokes but that can be remedied by using an compensator, or a suppressor.

M-LOK

It’s equipped with Beretta’s B-Link ultrafast gas technology and the head bolt rotates and will not foul. This allows it to take hundreds of rounds without needing massive cleaning. It also comes with big bolt releases that are simple to operate with gloves as well as an extended forearm that allows the shooter to grip the gun with ease.

It also features grooves to let the user place ammunition in their forearm and hold the gun with the support hand. The shooter can use this capability to rapidly reload in the event that a triple, or a double tap happens during combat.

for accessory mounting for accessories, the 1301 features three M-Lok slots in the forearm, which are in the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock position along with an M-Lok slot that is located on the clamp on the barrel. The points for attachment can be used to mount an laser or a light that can illuminate your area of the target to help identify your friend or enemy. Additionally, they serve as fast-detachment points to attach an Sling.

The 1301 also has a Nordic Components magazine tube extension and mag follower, which can boost the capacity of the magazine, from 6 rounds to 7+1. The magazine tube has an easily-accessible mag release button. This feature is handy when there’s a cartridge in the chamber, but you have to manually engage the bolt. A sling-swivel is also built in the cap for the magazine tube. The 1301 features an upgraded Pro-Lifter and addresses a problem where some shooters‘ thumbs were squeezed with the lifting device during fast Reloading. The 1301 should be even more useful for home defense, operators and competitors with this update.

Tactical Trigger

The 1301 is a fantastic shotgun designed for law enforcement and home defense, but it’s also at ease on the 3Gun course. It’s a solid gun that is smooth to run and is able to fire anything from magnum slugs to light birdshot. It’s in need of some custom trigger work or a more comfortable butt pad however, it’s the top shooter straight from the beginning.

Beretta is making a few improvements to the 1301 after it received feedback from its users. One of the biggest changes was to the bolt release lever, which doubles as a button for ejection of magazines. Since accidentally hitting or lifting the back of the lever could result in two feedings, Beretta reduced the rear of the lever to lessen the likelihood Berettaforsale of this happening.

A further notable aspect is the curved trigger, which features exceptionally little pre-engagement time before reaching the bottom. It’s not as smooth as the 1911 trigger however it’s certainly very tactile and definitive.

The 1301 has the capacity restriction plug in the magazine, which limits the amount of cartridges in the magazine to 2+1 for shooting and competition. This is an extremely useful feature that prevents accidental chamberings, which can occur when the gun owner has an empty gun and releases or presses the bolt release button just the right way with unloaded gun.

Adjustable Fit

It’s equipped with an adjustable stock, which allows you to modify the fitting by altering both pull length and drop. The bolt release, safety as well as other controls have been enlarged to allow for easy operation during stressful times.

The pistol grip has strong, aggressive texturing that has been formed into its lower 2/3 and is slick on the top. This allows you to hold even with gloves. At the front, there are M-Lok slot for attaching a vertical grip or weaponslight. The large safety switch is well-positioned and easily accessible even when gloves are on.

Another great feature is the 1301’s patented smart cycling mechanism, which stops it from chambering rounds when there’s a live shell in the in the breech. This stops double feeds or any other issue that could be caused by mistakes made by humans during the tactical reloading. This is vital in LE applications and home defense.

When it comes to overall handling it’s a real pleasure to shoot. Its ergonomics and low recoil makes this gun very enjoyable to shoot, and you’ll want to work using it much more. It will help you improve your shooting.

The only drawback is the absence of an accessory rail or point to create an upright grip. This is however an issue that is simple to fix with the use of a few parts from aftermarket stores. The 1301 is an excellent choice to use for LE or for home defense. It’s light, compact, and comes with a lot of characteristics that aren’t easy to discover in other shotguns for the price.