The Donald Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 4 hours ago, GunCat said: In addition to keeping the lifter lowered for easier loading, that modification also stops a rare but potential issue of the bolt locking open with rounds in the tube (I've seen 3 guns out of hundreds that would do this - lowering the lifter just a bit stopped the problem) Steve, how high should the block be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 28 minutes ago, The Donald said: Steve, how high should the block be? The height is not critical. Enough to keep the lifter from overriding the shell latch will fix the lock back problem. A lot less height that you see in the earlier pictures will fix the lock back issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Mine is around .34" fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Double Edited July 1, 2019 by TonytheTiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 12 hours ago, Mojo_Hand_052 said: Are you happy with the Franchi so far? I just took a look at the Affinity 3.5, and I like the magnum length loading port. Can you also suggest a good gunsmith for the Franchi mods? GunCat in this thread is too modest to promote himself but he is one of the best 3Gun gunsmiths in the business and knows the Franchis having done mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 20 hours ago, GunCat said: The height is not critical. Enough to keep the lifter from overriding the shell latch will fix the lock back problem. A lot less height that you see in the earlier pictures will fix the lock back issue. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) On 6/30/2019 at 12:16 PM, GunCat said: The guys in the U.K. have been doing that mod for some time. Good to see that Beretta is listening to customer input. The smaller, more tapered block like GunCat's makes it easier to hit the Carrier Catch to release the carrier during an unloaded start. Edited July 2, 2019 by Ming the Merciless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo_Hand_052 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 6/30/2019 at 9:41 PM, Frankly said: GunCat in this thread is too modest to promote himself but he is one of the best 3Gun gunsmiths in the business and knows the Franchis having done mine. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINY0DAYS Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The guys in the U.K. have been doing that mod for some time. Good to see that Beretta is listening to customer input. Is this something you could do if I mailed in my trigger group?Sent from my moto x4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I put some rounds through a 1301 comp pro this weekend. It's light handling and fast cycling. I was very impressed. The port will need a little more opening. Full power 1600 fps slugs felt like birdshot. They've got something going with the recoil reducer in the stock. I may sell one of my M2's and pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWS_61 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Assaulter, do you have any time behind the original 1301 comp and do you think there is that much difference between it and the new comp pro? Thank You, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw42 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 10 hours ago, assaulter said: I put some rounds through a 1301 comp pro this weekend. It's light handling and fast cycling. I was very impressed. The port will need a little more opening. Full power 1600 fps slugs felt like birdshot. They've got something going with the recoil reducer in the stock. I may sell one of my M2's and pick one up. I think it's basically the A400 Extreme Stock with their kick off recoil system inside: https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/stk-blk-syn-a400-xtreme/c8a437/ https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/mega-kick-off-unit-a400-x-xtreme/e00687/ Pretty sure you can use it on the 1301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, JWS_61 said: Assaulter, do you have any time behind the original 1301 comp and do you think there is that much difference between it and the new comp pro? Thank You, Jeff That was my first time with any Beretta shotgun. I've had an SLP, Versamax,and a couple Benellis. The Beretta is definitely softer shooting than the benelli. The rep claimed that it will cycle the very light loads with no problem too, even the mini short slugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWS_61 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Cool, Thank You for the info. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 1:12 PM, Mojo_Hand_052 said: Haha, just noticed that the link doesn't even include a shot. I scoped some other promotional material though and found a good shot. From the looks of it, the loading port appears to be almost identical to the Gen 2. Anybody happen to have part numbers for the the angled spacer and/or Pro lifter if it's one piece with the spacer. I think I have a spare 1301 lifter (somewhere in my parts bin) that I may try making my own. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Two main/important differences of 1301 from comp pro- stock and relocation of serial number. You can put an A400 stock on the 1301 for added comfort. Cannot do much about relocating the serial number- believe it is a federal offense to grind it out to lower the loading port. You do not want to tangle with the ATF over this issue. Edited September 18, 2019 by verla additional infro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockader Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, verla said: Two main/important differences of 1301 from comp pro- stock and relocation of serial number. You can put an A400 stock on the 1301 for added comfort. Cannot do much about relocating the serial number- believe it is a federal offense to grind it out to lower the loading port. You do not want to tangle with the ATF over this issue. The serial number of the current regular 1301 Comps is in the same place as the Pro. That was one of the updates the Comp received a few years back when the version 2 came out, along with "welded" lifter ans slightly more welcoming loading port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Who can you contact about lowering the carrier catch lifter on the 1301 beretta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry44 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 9:06 PM, lucas said: Who can you contact about lowering the carrier catch lifter on the 1301 beretta Can you describe what you mean by that a little more? Lowering the carrier catch lifter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 7:06 PM, lucas said: Who can you contact about lowering the carrier catch lifter on the 1301 beretta Contact Guncat in the posts above. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle4 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 You can buy this lifter or the complete trigger group directly to Beretta (in EU it's possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie3 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Is there any update when the Beretta 1301 Comp Pro will be released to the USA ? I'm getting the nervous shakes waiting for this blue beauty !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
021411 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 8:22 PM, Howie3 said: Is there any update when the Beretta 1301 Comp Pro will be released to the USA ? I'm getting the nervous shakes waiting for this blue beauty !! Saw a 21” model on Gunbroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
021411 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 24” version is readily available. Looks like dealers finally got them in stock. Just put a deposit down on one. I’m too poor right now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhumston Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I just picked mine up from my FFL today. Got a Nordic +5 on it already. Hopefully be able to get some rounds through it this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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