bthp Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Did anyone else here get to shoot the new (to the US) Model 1301 at the USPSA Multi Gun Nationals? Beretta put on a side match with it and you can check out the winner (Taran Butler) on You Tube - 5 steel and 2 flying clays in 1.89 seconds. Just Google Beretta Model 1301 and it should be one of the first videos that pops up. If I remember correctly, it has an A400 receiver, but with the Extrema 2 gas system. This was supposed to be a weight savings feature over the A400's gas system. It also has a factory enlarged loading port, large cocking knob, oversized bolt release and 24" barrel (21 will also be available). It did not have the "Kick Off" system as the A400, but it was a very light gun. I like the A400 Extreme, but this gun was shorter, lighter and seemed to handle faster. I believe the rep said it would be available in June for around $1,100. I was curious if anyone else who had an opportunity to shoot it had any other observations/opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I did not get around to shooting it, but here are my impressions from handling it: - Very light in the hands. Should be fast between targets. - Loading port is nicely opened up. - There is a fork on the carrier, but it is smaller than most and so some shooters may get away without having it welded. - The safety is too far forwards (in front of trigger guard) so could be a bit slow during abandonment. - Price is excellent - $1100MSRP as I recall, so hopefully a street price under $1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Anything new on this shotgun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yes, it won the Pan-Am shotgun match in standard division!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 and second at World shotgun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Are they available to mortals yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Yes...soon, but uber-mortals are getting them sooner Edited July 13, 2013 by kurtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I can tell you first hand it is wicked fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Much like my amigo P.E.Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks Kurt...I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse! I do know that Roberto let me put some rounds though his gun during a round of sporting clays, not only did it handle well enough to break clay's it runs well at speed. I could only out run it with light loads. Roberto knew that would that would happen and had me power it with some 1250/1.1/8 oz loads and it hauls. Me loves my Benelli's but the 1301 is a neat Power Tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 would that be uber-mortals,or demi-mortals???? trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Nope! I would say Roberto is an uber mortal, that is why he already has one, and we don't. It also doesn't hurt that he shoots for Beretta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 What is the weight on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWS_61 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Any idea when we might see these for sale in the US? I have yet to find a dealer that even seems to know about them. Thank You, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 The weight seems to be about the same as an M2 I would imagine they will be available in a couple of months, maybe a little sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This has certainly captured my attention. Can't wait to meet one in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bthp Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 My Beretta dealer called me the other day and said that the 21 inch version was available for order. I believe he said that the 24" would arrive later (September/October). He recently loaned me an A400 and I shot it at a local match. Nordic sent me a receiver tube nut, so I took my plus five tube off of my SX3 and put it on the A400. The odd thing was, with this tube on the Beretta, I was able to actually get plus six. The A400 had a 26" barrel, so the tube was about an inch shorter than the barrel. I believe the major difference in the two shotguns will be the kick off system and the gas system on the A400. The 1301 has the Extrema 2 gas system and no kickoff. This makes the 1301 about a pound lighter. The 1301 also has some 3 gun specific features that most people have done by a gunsmith. The A400 also only comes with a 26 or 28 inch barrel. The 1301 is 21 or 24. I've been holding off on getting the A400, so I can see what the feedback will be on the 1301 once it hits the street. I liked shooting the 1301 out in Vegas, but I do like that kick off system on the A400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hell! I think I've been shooting this shotty in major 3-gun matches for 7+ years. It would have been nice to have that dip in the vent rib for a flip up rear slug sight like the Benelli's have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheiny13 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's in stock at grabagun for less than a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I got one. No mag extension, its a 6+1, came with one choke, an IC. Sending it back until they get their shit together. It's nice and light and may be good. Don't compare it to Roberto's custom made gun. I hate gun business bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 We have ty's and are R&D'ing it to death. Lifter has to be welded longer and a hole bunch of little cuts and grinds. Will post when we are through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdhunterman Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I got one. No mag extension, its a 6+1, came with one choke, an IC. Sending it back until they get their shit together. It's nice and light and may be good. Don't compare it to Roberto's custom made gun. I hate gun business bullshit. No way to import it with extensions on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I ordered one Friday. I should have it by Wednesday or Thursday. I guess I need to order a Nordic tube now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I got one. No mag extension, its a 6+1, came with one choke, an IC. Sending it back until they get their shit together. It's nice and light and may be good. Don't compare it to Roberto's custom made gun. I hate gun business bullshit. No way to import it with extensions on. I got one. No mag extension, its a 6+1, came with one choke, an IC. Sending it back until they get their shit together. It's nice and light and may be good. Don't compare it to Roberto's custom made gun. I hate gun business bullshit. No way to import it with extensions on. No kidding? We all know the laws. It is advertised as competition ready. It is not. But a good distributor would put the package together correctly before they shipped it off, because there is no source for tubes or chokes specific for this gun. Its a nice gun, but Beretta had no need to rush this thing without having better marketing description and actual knowledgeable distributors. God, I miss Interarms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Willie, the gun should take a standard Beretta/Benelli Nova barrel nut. the tube is your choice for length. As for why no extension on it thats a federal guvment question. Benelli is having the same issues, with the performance M2, unless Benny puts one one when he ships them back they will not have an extension. Edited July 28, 2013 by bigbrowndog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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