Building on its centuries of firearms experience, precision engineering, and relentless innovation, Beretta has introduced its 1301 Tactical Mod.2 shotgun, which promises to be the next evolution and natural successor in its already well-respected series of semi-automatic shotguns.
The Mod.2 boasts an upgraded forend with aggressive knurling to ensure a firm grip, while there are sections of M-Lok for easy attachment of accessories, including lasers and lights. It further features a new semi-flat tactical style trigger to provide a crisp break with minimal reset time, which allows for faster follow-up shots, while the pro lifter ensures effortless reloading.
The B-LINK gas operating system with a cross-tube gas pistol can deliver 36% faster cycling than other semi-automatic shotguns. A two-piece mag cover also enables the use of a mag tube extension for greater capacity.
Key features include an adjustable ghost ring rear sight and removable front blade sight, seven-slot 1913 Picatinny optics mounting rail, 18.5-inch chrome-lined barrel with flush OCHP choke, extended bolt handle and bolt release, and aggressive forend and stock grip texture.
“Beretta is excited to announce the launch of the 1301 Tactical Mod 2. Shotgun,” said Logan Killam, shotgun product manager at Beretta. “An upgraded model of the very popular Italian-made 1301 Tactical. This new shotgun includes an aggressively textured stock and forend, a semi-flat tactical trigger, and a pro-lifter, which makes loading easier.”
Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod.2 Specs
- Action: Semi-automatic gas-operated
- Choke System: OCHP, Flush
- Finish: Black Synthetic, FDE, ODG, Gray
- Stock & Forend: Synthetic/Checkered
- Recoil Pad: 1/2-inch, Microcore
- Safety: Crossbolt, Oversized, Reversible
- Trigger: Semi-Flat Tactical
- Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Magazine: 7-round W/Optional Mag Extension
- Length-of-Pull: 13-inches
- Barrel Length: 18.5-inches
- Length Overall: 37.8-inches
- Weight: 6.8 pounds (pistol), 6.7 pounds (standard)
The official launch of the 1301 Tactical Mod.2 will be at next month’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, but Christmas has come early as Beretta has begun to ship the pistol grip and straight stock versions in Black and FDE this month. The 1301 Tactical w/Pistol Grip Mod.2 has an MSRP of $1,899 while the Standard Stock Mod.2 is $1,799 – and the Pistol Grip Mod.2-FDE and Standard Stock Mod.2-FDE are $1,999 and $1,899, respectively.
