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I really tried but was not impressed with the 712. It kicked pretty hard and only liked federal shells. The 21" 1301 comp that I have has run 2500 rounds without cleaning. It is a beast. Absolutely no regrets.

Sorry I do not know. I only shoot 2 3/4" shells, so it was probably 5 original. I do not use a clamp. I either read on here or asked nordic (cant remember which) and the clamp is not needed with a +3 or smaller.

I have a Nordic +3 on my 21", and I run the carlson extended choke tubes. I don't have a picture, but it is flush. I have 8+1 in mine, and am running the stock magazine spring. Has performed flawlessly. I have somewhere between 1500 and 2000 rounds through it. It is more reliable than my friend's 870 pump. I haven't had a malfunction in at least the last 600 rounds. Running the lightest federal loads I can find. Enjoy!

I have a 21" with Nordic +3, and barrel clamp is not required. I've had no problems in the 2000 rounds I've put through it.

I have somewhere between 1500 and 2000 rounds through mine without cleaning it as well. The numbers add up quick with the magazine extension...we go through 3-400 shells per outting. Running an IM choke on my 21" I have oiled the rails a couple of times (slip 2000 ewl), but feel really bad about not cleaning it. Hopefully I'll get some time before the next outing. What is funny to me...is mine runs better than my friend's Remington 870...he had 4 shells get stuck last outing. It's gotta be the rotating and locking bolt of the beretta that twists them before extracting them. Mine has ran 100% for at least the last 600 rounds. Bluedevil008, I agree 100 percent. Shot skeet, trap and 5 stand last weekend in addition to a multigun match with a lot of shotgun use....very pleased with my 1301....my o/u's for skeet and trap will be safe queens going forward......

Ace is an awesome store for nuts and bolts. And pins too . Glad you were able to salvage your range trip!

I've had mine about 6 months and it has 1000 rounds through it. I feel bad, I haven't cleaned it yet. I have oiled the rotating bolt and the slide rails twice though with CLP. Winchester is hit or miss in my 1100 (1970's) and my 1301. Mine runs RIO 1045 reliably, also runs all of the federal 2.75 DRAM to 3.25 DRAM that I have put in it, and all of the herters I have put through it. Ran 250 rounds of Herter's through it and 75 rounds of misc. federal through it a couple weeks ago. FYI I traded up from a CZ 712. It was a little picky on ammo. Good luck to ya!

FYI everyone, I got the limbsaver 10702 recoil pad in and it fits VERY good! It will be a couple weeks before I can use it but I am expecting great things. (I was running the limbsaver 'medium' slip on and it was very comfortable to put 300 rounds through).

Thanks for this. I did not even think that they would make prefit pads for Beretta. I ordered the Limbsaver 10702 off of amazon, I think it is the correct one that you are talking about. The 10701 seems to be the 'larger one' that you are speaking of. It would be awesome if this fits it perfectly! I was trying to justify buying a benchtop sander from harbor freight and the miles jig off of midway!

Pat, do you know which version you got of the kick eez ? Grind to fit? Pre fit? Looking at their website now. Thank you! I put a KickEez pad on mine. The pad was wider and longer than the factory pad. I'm not worried about the larger size. It isn't a show gun and the larger pad distributes what push there is into a larger area of my shoulder pocket. Pat

I have been accused of "being soft" but limbsaver slip on does add a lot of comfort to it. I want the wife to feel comfortable shooting it too. Does it feel like it kicks hard enough to need more padding? I'm pretty happy with the factory pad.

Is anyone using a good recoil pad for the 1301? I have a limbsaver slip on (medium) that works great, but it slips around quite a bit and I am constantly adjusting it. Has anyone tried to fit a limbsaver grind to fit (or something similar) with any success? I blasted about 300 clays this weekend with my 21" and IM choke. What great fun! Thanks!

I had posted a couple weeks ago about a new fiber optic sight. I went with this magnetic one and it works perfect! Stayed on after 100 rounds this weekend! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057IPBSQ

"baby hands" ...ROFL. Also you may want to loctite the mid bead.

When I first got my other gun (CZ 712) I did not understand that the piston area needs no lube. So make sure you are not lubricating there . As far as I know, the two places I mentioned (rotating bolt and rails that come into the reciever) are the only two places that require lubrication.

I do not compete with mine but I have about 600-800 rounds through it. I actually have not taken it apart to clean it, but I have lubricated the bolt with Slip 2000 EWL several times. (the bolt twists into place like an AR-15 bolt) I also put a couple drops of this oil where I can see the rails on the inside of the receiver. Federal are the best for all of my semis. I can run the 2.75 DRAM shells in the 1301 with no problem.

Those of you that have replaced the front fiber optic sight with a brighter, longer one...does it just screw out with a pair of pliers? Also, which fiber optic have you replaced it with? (please post a link) Thanks!

Aaron, the Nordic +5 should be about 6" past the barrel. (2 shotgun shells) My +3 on 21" comes within a 1/4" of being even with end of the carlson extended choke tube. (extended choke is about 3/4" or 1" extension. Enjoy!

I have a bushnell TRS-25 red dot on my 1301. Mounted with a rib-rider on the barrel rib Can anyone point me to a cheek pad/riser (possibly even one that is adjustable) that would fit the Beretta well?

I purchased my 21" model from Grabagun. They shipped quickly for $5.99. Nordic MXT +5 tube from Nordic and Carlsons chokes from Optics Planet. Pat Pat, if I were to buy a couple of chokes, or even just one choke, which one should I buy (full, IM, etc) ? I'm just plinking. I would like a general purpose one that will shoot slugs as well. I'm just plinking with this and will maybe shoot some clays as well. I think I saw someone say that the IM shoots slugs better than the included IC. I would like to get an extended choke just so the barrel is the same length as my Nordic extension.

I think Bud's gun shop has them. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/90000

I'm the other poster...I actually had some slight issues with mine this weekend. it was ejecting but not loading the next round. i put some CLP on the bolt (the bolt rotates inside the bolt carrier, similar to an AR-15) and that cleared it right up. It has 400 rounds through it now So...my recommendation would be to lube the bolt with super thin oil every 100 rounds? I have not cleaned mine yet. I just crossed the 1000 round mark..... not one single issue yet ...used mostly 7.5 Fed, Fiocchi & Winchester slugs and a few buck shot.... I have taken in apart to clean it once .... Thanks for this, and to the other poster answering. 1k and only one cleaning is pretty impressive. Not sure if I hope someone shows up with one locally, or hope they don't.

No, but on the 21" with a +3 Nordic extension, the nordic extension goes about 3/4" past the end of the barrel. (I have a 21 with a +3)

I wanted you guys to know that a size 'medium' limbsaver ($22 at Walmart) takes some bite out of the recoil. It will protect those of you with 'soft shoulders' like me

No replies so I'll take a stab at this. I am relatively new to shotguns and this 1301 is my first NICE shotgun (I have a 1975 1100 that eats anything), so take this as a grain of salt. I have put about 300 rounds through mine and it has been very reliable. Added a little CLP to the bolt and sliding rails and knocked out the heavy chunks of carbon from the receiver. 0 malfunctions. It is my understanding this shotgun is based off of the A400 design that has a great reputation. Which is why I took a chance on this model, because it is not a brand new design where the first customers are guinea pigs.