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    Beretta 1301 - update & question

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    http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/sights/front-sights/shotgun-night-sights-prod6847.aspx

    If I copied the link correctly, the Meprolight front sight 34301 (part of a pair, unfortunately) looks amazingly like the 1301T Beretta front sight - and it is a replacement for a Benelli kissing cousin!  I'm waiting for a return email from Meprolight to see if it is, in fact, interchangeable.  The rear does not appear compatible. 

    Will post again once I hear from them.

    OldJohn

    Beretta 1301 - update & question

    in Shotgun - Technical

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    9 hours ago, Paul49 said:

    Old John you made reference to aging shoulders, how's your Vision?

    Have you considered a red dot mounted on that short Picatinny rail?

    They are more expensive, particularly one that will stand up to the sharp recoil of a shotgun.

    I have one on an old AR, and am considering one of the smaller ones on my Glock 35 with backup suppressor sights.

    Yes - that is on the table.  I have an Aimpoint on my 6920 carbine - and love it.  Will likely happen after tax refunds are back:)  Till then - looking for a brighter front sight post.  I think that even though it has been out for several years in one form or another, there isn't the following for the 1301 T, and manufacturers aren't willing to gear up for it.  I'm currently awaiting a Kick Eez to hopefully mitigate the buck & slug recoil a bit:)

    OldJohn

    Beretta 1301 - update & question

    in Shotgun - Technical

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    1)  I posted a few weeks back because I could NOT get my new 1301T re-assembled.  Beretta CS was bordering on useless - as I have heard since.  Thanks to all who posted suggestions, though none worked.  As I may have already posted - the final solution was brute force.  That, and finally firing it was the answer.  Guess the original tolerances were a bit tight:)  Shoots fine - though that is one SOB when it comes to firing 00 buck and slugs!!!!  You certainly pay a price for the light weight and quick handling.

    2)  Q1 - looking for a good FO front sight.  I'm in my 7th decade, and the factory sight just doesn't do it for my eyes.

    3)  Q2 - Regarding the recoil with tactical loads - is the current preference going towards Limbsaver or Kick Eez?  Not really concerned with the pad longevity - simply want recoil reduction for these old shoulders:)  I know the KE is KZ-109.  Is there a specific number for the LS non-grind version - haven't found one yet.

    Thanks!

    OldJohn

    Beretta 1301 Question

    in Shotgun - Technical

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    Stops about 1 cm short of fully seating. Appears/feels like it is meeting resistance inside of receiver. 

    Beretta CS response was a joke. One sentence - "Make sure bolt is locked to rear."  Really? 

    Getting ready to return it to Field & Stream  if I can't get it back together soon.  Need to figure out what to dwap the pos for:)

    Thanks  

    OldJohn

     

    Beretta 1301 Question

    in Shotgun - Technical

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    With the hope of starting 3gun, just got a 1301 recently. Followed the Beretta vid for takedown - no problems. Cannot for the life of me get the barrel seated into the reciever to finish reassembly, however????

    Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?  Anyone have a similar issue?

    TIA

    OldJohn

     

     

     

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