Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun Review
It’s perfect to use for self-defense and competitive shooting as well as police force. The 1301 can be used to destroy the sporting clays and break targets in the range of skeet, or you can even go to a 3 gun match.
The Beretta features an adjustable bolt with a rotational feature and clever cycle that allows fast and easy reloading when pressure is applied. The locking mechanism for the cartridge could fail if accidentally activated.
Gas-operated Systems
The 1301 is an gas-operated shotgun that offers an excellent shooting experience. The advanced system provides swift and precise follow-up shots, even under stressful conditions. The rotating bolt ensures an unreliable and smooth operation. It prevents jamming hazards, and can be used with a wide variety of ammunition. The sophisticated cycling mechanism of the 1301 assures that rounds are efficiently ejected and chambered making it easy to reload even under stress.
Beretta B-Link gas operating action allows you to make the gun chambered and then cycle it. It is designed to ensure reliability and speed. It utilizes a gas piston that is positioned mid-way in the barrel that drives the bolt group forward to cycle the gun. The mechanism is made to operate with a range of types of ammo, including slugs and light birdshot with a self-cleaning design that reduces pollution by scraping off powder residue off of the piston during runs.
Additionally, in addition to in addition to the B-Link gas operating system the 1301 comes with an improved shell lifter which allows loading magazines to be much more simple. Previous versions of the lifter caused problems for many shooters, who reported that it pinched their thumb during rapid reloads. It is now designed differently, with a groove that prevents the thumb from getting caught between it and the magazine tube.
It’s smooth and clear upon first pulling. It is light, and is able to handle recoil efficiently. This makes it perfect for applications such as security at home or for police work. In addition, the 1301’s foreend and foreend have a number of Picatinny rails to mount devices like lasers or lights. The barrel’s length is shorter as well as the aggressive non-slip checkering aid in its smooth performance and acuity.
Lights that can be adjusted
Sighting with a ghost ring is available with the 1301 Tactical. It’s easy to use and allows for precise firing line-up. The glow-in-the-dark paint is able to be added easily if you wish. A Picatinny rail is placed in forward of the sight in rear it can also be used to put up a red dots reflex optic like the Holosun the HE509T. This allows for co-witness iron sights, as well as rapid targeting in tactical settings.
Spacers are available to alter the stock’s long pulls. MagPul cheek raisers are able to adjust the comb’s height as well as replace the recoil pads with ones with a little more weight.
Two QD mounts per side in addition to MLOCK rails to the front. It’s simple to install an LED or a flashlight for more precise aim, or to locate targets. Beretta additionally upgraded its magazine tube to increase capacity to 7+1 and added a clip-on sling mount for the front-end.
A cap-restrictor plug may be fitted if you do not want to carry an entire magazine of shotshells. This limits the tube to two rounds. The plug can be removed, and another one inserted if required to comply with the requirements of competition or hunting.
Overall it’s a great shotgun. 1301 Tactical is an excellent shooting gun that works very well in police or home defense roles. The only real downside is its lack of interchangeable chokes. does not feature interchangeable chokes however, this is easily remedied by using either a compensator or suppressor.
M-LOK
The shotgun is fitted with Beretta’s B-Link gas system, which is ultra-fast and fast. It also has a head bolt rotating that does not cause fouling. This allows it to use hundreds of rounds before it requires extensive cleaning. The gun also has a huge, easy-to-use bolt release for the use of gloves. Its long front arm enables it to be easily held by the shooter.
The elongated forearm also has an aggressive texture that offers positive retention in reloads during tactical actions, and has grooves that allow the shooter to put a well-loaded round within them, while grasping the weapon using their support hand. This is a great feature if the shooter needs to swiftly reload after the double or triple tap when engaged in a battle.
The 1301 features three M-Lok mount slots that are located in the forearms at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. Additionally, there Berettaforsale is an MLOCK slot in the barrel. These points of attachment are perfect to attach a light source or lasers to light the target and help identify those who are a threat or a friend or a simple detach point for a sling.
The 1301 is also equipped with an Nordic Components magazine tube extension as well as a mag follower that can increase mag capacity from six rounds up to 7+1. The magazine tube has a button for mag release that is easy to access. This can be useful for when a cartridge is in the chamber, but you need to manually operate the bolt. A sling-swivel is also built in the cap for the magazine tube. The 1301 includes an improved Pro-Lifter that addresses a problem where some shooters’ thumbs had been pinched by the lifter during rapid loading. This is an excellent improvement that will improve the 1301’s effective for shooters, competitors, and home defenders.
Tactical Trigger
This is a great shotgun which works equally well with the 3Gun range. It can shoot anything from birdshots that are light to magnum slugs and does so efficiently and with a solid manner. The trigger could be improved as well as the buttpad made more comfortable, but this is still a great gun right out of the package.
Beretta has introduced a number of improvements in the 1301 since they have gathered user feedback. One of the most noticeable changes was the introduction of a button to the magazine release which also doubles as a bolt release. Beretta decreased the size of the rear lever because accidental lifting or hitting of the rear part could result in the double feeding.
Another noteworthy feature is the trigger that’s curved, that has a surprisingly short pre-engagement movement before it reaches the point of engagement. Its trigger may not be as precise like the 1911’s, however nevertheless it is very precise and pliable.
The 1301 comes equipped with the capacity limitation plug inside the magazine that restricts the amount of cartridges in the magazine to 2+1 for shooting and competition. It’s a very convenient feature that prevents accidental chamberings, which can occur when the gun owner is carrying a lifer that’s empty and hits or releases the bolt release button in exactly the right manner with the gun loaded.
With adjustable Fit
The 1301 has an adjustable and fully adjustable stock permitting you to adjust the pull length as well as drop for a personalized fitting. Additionally, it has large control panels, such as the bolt release as well as safety features, which make it easy to use when you are in a high-stress situation.
The grip on the pistol is deep, aggressive texturing molded into its lower two-thirds and smooth on the top. It is easy to grip even when wearing gloves. There are also M-Lok slots on the fore-end for attaching either a vertical or horizontal foregrip. The large safety switch can be easily reached from a well-placed and accessible, even with gloves on.
The feature that allows for smart cycling of the 1301 is another nice improvement. It blocks the chambering of the cartridge until there is a shell in the breach. It also prevents double feeds that are accidental and various other issues result of human error in tactical reloading, which is critical for LE and defense of the home.
The 1301 is a fantastic overall feel. It’s ergonomics and light recoil makes this gun extremely enjoyable to shoot, and you’ll be inclined to shoot using it more. This makes you better at shooting.
The one real drawback of 1301 is the absence of a forward rail or Berettaforsale the sling point that would let you mount other devices like a flashlight or even a vertical foregrip. It’s not a major issue and simple to fix with the use of a few parts from aftermarket stores. The 1301 is an excellent option for LE or for home defense. It’s compact and lightweight and is loaded with characteristics that aren’t easy to get in other gun guns for military use in this price range.