{"id":221033,"date":"2022-06-13T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T18:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=221033"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T17:03:39","slug":"beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-mama-mia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-mama-mia\/","title":{"rendered":"Mama Mia! The Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re into shotguns at all, you likely know that Italy produces some of the finest examples of that venerable firearm in the entire world. If you didn\u2019t know that, well, you do now. Beretta continues the tradition with their line of 1301 shotguns, but does the 1301 Tactical meet that high standard? In the video linked below, John from Pew Pew Tactical spends a day on the range with a Beretta 1301 Tactical and tells us what he thinks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221039\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221039 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-mama-mia.gif\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review gif\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/614;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Beretta 1301 Tactical continues the tradition of quality Italian shotguns. (tenor.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>John admits from the start that he doesn\u2019t have an extensive shotgunning background. He owns a full-size Remington 870 that he shoots a few times a year and that\u2019s it. So, this is more of an everyman review of the 1301 Tactical, which I will refer to from here on out as simply \u201cthe 1301.\u201d Along those lines, John notes that the 1301, despite being Beretta\u2019s flagship semi-automatic shotgun, is very forgiving to less experienced shooters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221040\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221040 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-right-side.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical picture\" width=\"800\" height=\"417\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-right-side.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-right-side-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-right-side-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-right-side-150x78.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/417;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1301 Tactical is part of Beretta&#8217;s larger 1301 line of shotguns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Beretta 1301 Tactical Features and Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with some specs and features from the Beretta website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 Gauge<\/li>\n<li>Barrel length: 18.5 inches<\/li>\n<li>Overall Length: 37.8 inches<\/li>\n<li>Chamber: 3 inches<\/li>\n<li>Available Finishes: Black, OD Green, Flat Dark Earth, and a Marine edition with a high-visibility, corrosion-resistant finish, and Beretta\u2019s \u201cAqua-Tech\u201d coating.<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic stock and handguard<\/li>\n<li>Sights: Adjustable ghost ring rear and an interchangeable front blade with protective ears.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: Variable. According to Beretta\u2019s website, the 1301\u2019s capacity ranges from 4+1 to 7+1 depending on the length of the magazine tube and whether you\u2019re using 2 \u00be-inch or 3-inch shells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221041\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221041 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-on-the-range.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review on the range\" width=\"800\" height=\"421\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-on-the-range.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-on-the-range-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-on-the-range-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-on-the-range-150x79.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/421;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Beretta 1301 Tactical performed well on the range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>John talks about a few of these features, saying the sights \u201cwork quite well.\u201d The adjustable ghost ring rear sight is nice for slugs. There is also a pic rail on top of the receiver if you want to mount an optic. John suggests that an RMR or Holosun 507c might work well, though he did not use an optic in his tests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221042\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221042 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-sights.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review sights\" width=\"800\" height=\"201\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-sights.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-sights-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-sights-768x193.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-sights-150x38.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/201;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1301 Tactical comes with an interchangeable front blade and a fully adjustable rear ghost ring. The receiver has a pic rail for optics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The elongated handguard features aggressive texturing for positive retention. It also has some nice grooves \u201cthat allow a shot shell to neatly fit in the swell while you\u2019ve got the gun gripped in your support hand to facilitate the most tactical of reloads.\u201d John says the 13-inch stock feels short compared to his 870 but thinks it fits well with the 1301\u2019s overall compact feel after he got used to it. Beretta includes spacers if you want a longer length of pull. John says there is a model available with a Mesa Tactical stock and pistol grip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221049\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221049 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-shotgun-review-left-side.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-shotgun-review-left-side.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-shotgun-review-left-side-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-shotgun-review-left-side-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-shotgun-review-left-side-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/447;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 13-inch stock felt short to John at first. The gun does come with spacers to extend the length of pull.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the first things you notice about the 1301 is the \u201cchunky ass charging handle.\u201d John says it looks more like a cabinet doorknob than a firearm component but in a good kind of way. He thinks the 1301\u2019s oversized fire controls are \u201cone of the coolest parts of the shotgun.\u201d Running a shotgun effectively isn\u2019t always easy and requires practice. The larger controls make it easier to pick up, which is why John says the gun is forgiving to those who may be just learning to handle a shotgun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221050\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221050 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oversized-controls-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review oversized fire controls\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oversized-controls-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oversized-controls-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oversized-controls-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oversized-controls-beretta-1301-tactical-shotgun-review-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/447;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John says the oversized charging handle, bolt release, and cross-bolt safety are among &#8220;the coolest parts of the gun.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The other controls are an easy-to-reach, textured cross-bolt safety just aft of the loading gate and a large, textured bolt release. The latter is \u201cintelligently placed just below the ejection port to facilitate a hyper-fast bolt drop during a tactical reload from a locked bolt.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The 1301 has a nuanced operating system.<\/h2>\n<p>But John says \u201ctactical reload\u201d might not be the correct terminology because of how the 1301\u2019s operating system works. \u201cYou\u2019re likely going to be breechloading the gun quite a bit.\u201d What he means by that is the 1301 won\u2019t chamber a round when you manually work the bolt unless the hammer is down. That means you either have to pull the trigger on an empty chamber to drop the hammer or hit the small button on the rear of the lifter. That pulls a round from the mag tube onto the lifter to be chambered when you work the charging handle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221043\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221043 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-breech-load.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical breech load\" width=\"800\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-breech-load.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-breech-load-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-breech-load-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-breech-load-150x77.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/413;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Because of the 1301&#8217;s operating system, you&#8217;ll likely be breech-loading a lot, which is actually a good thing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It took me a minute to picture that, but John links to another video that takes you through the process. Once I got it, I saw the value, as John did, of being able to quickly change from one shell type to another. Say you&#8217;re loaded with birdshot but need a slug. You can make that switch without emptying the entire mag tube. All you do is rack the charging handle manually, insert the round you want, and you\u2019re in business. Continuing to fire normally will take you through the magazine, or you can repeat the process as many times as you want. It will definitely take practice, but it looks like a nice feature once you get used to it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221048\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221048 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lifter-button-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review lifter button\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lifter-button-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lifter-button-beretta-1301-tactical-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lifter-button-beretta-1301-tactical-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lifter-button-beretta-1301-tactical-150x78.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/415;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The button on the back of the lifter allows you to manually load the chamber with the charging handle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trigger is \u201cquite nice and crisp\u201d at about four pounds, which goes well with Beretta\u2019s \u201cBlink\u201d gas recoil system. The company advertises the Blink system as being 36 percent faster than any other semi-automatic shotgun on the market. John notes that he lacks the experience to offer an informed opinion on that claim but says the 1301 \u201cdoes indeed feel fast.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">One Small Bizarre Issue with the 1301<\/h2>\n<p>He ran a variety of bird and 00 buckshot during his day on the range with good results. He did, however, experience a \u201csmall, kind of bizarre issue.\u201d It seems that hitting the bolt release in a specific way with a round already chambered induces a double feed when the gun tries to load a round from the lifter and one from the mag tube simultaneously. That results in \u201ca quite obnoxious traffic jam inside the breech.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221047\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221047 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-double-feed.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical double feed malfunction\" width=\"800\" height=\"303\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-double-feed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-double-feed-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-double-feed-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-double-feed-150x57.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/303;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1301 was susceptible to double feeding if the bolt release was hit in a certain way. Beretta says the problem has been fixed in the Gen 2 1301s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beretta says this problem has been addressed with the Gen 2 1301s so just make sure to grab the latest version of the gun. John says the problem did go away after removing the already installed mag tube capacity blocker, which is apparently aimed at hunting regulations that limit capacity. John notes the strangeness of that feature on a gun labeled as \u201cTactical,\u201d but it is, as they say, what it is. So, limiting the mag capacity to two rounds, plus having rounds that aren\u2019t exactly 2 \u00be inches may contribute to the problem.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221051\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221051 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ready-position-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg\" alt=\"ready position with the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun\" width=\"800\" height=\"410\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ready-position-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ready-position-beretta-1301-tactical-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ready-position-beretta-1301-tactical-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ready-position-beretta-1301-tactical-150x77.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/410;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Despite being the flagship of Beretta&#8217;s semiautomatic shotgun line, the 1301 is very forgiving to less experienced shotgunners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Final Thoughts on the 1301 Tactical<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cOutside of that,\u201d John says, \u201cthe Beretta 1301 is pretty damn fun to run, although\u2026throwing a couple hundred rounds of 12 gauge downrange in a day is a great way to just kinda rattle the hell out of your skeleton.\u201d The things one does for science and gun reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Beretta doesn\u2019t list a weight value for the 1301 on its website, but John comments on how light it is. He estimates it to be about two pounds lighter than the Benelli M4, which is probably its closest point of comparison. That lightness, John says, makes the 1301 feel like it \u201cjumps around a little bit more than a normal shotgun.\u201d He doesn\u2019t see that as a knock, however, because it\u2019s part of the trade-off that comes with a lighter, more compact gun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221052\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221052 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/range-time-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review range\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/range-time-beretta-1301-tactical.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/range-time-beretta-1301-tactical-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/range-time-beretta-1301-tactical-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/range-time-beretta-1301-tactical-150x78.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/415;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1301 &#8220;jumps around&#8221; a little more than a normal shotgun, but that&#8217;s the trade-off for the lighter weight and compact size.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe 1301 feels sleek and points naturally,\u201d John says. And the fact that he felt halfway competent with the gun after just a few hours and a couple hundred rounds \u201cshould tell you something.\u201d He laments that he didn\u2019t have more time with the gun to improve his skills and try some of the nice aftermarket upgrades that are out there. He would especially like to add an extended mag tube, forward rail, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/gun-parts\/slings-swivels\">a forward sling point<\/a>. But Pew Pew Tactical liked the gun so much they bought it from the store that lent it to them for the test. So, that has to be a good sign and maybe we\u2019ll see more of it in the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221053\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221053\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221053 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-range-review.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 1301 Tactical Review range\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-range-review.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-range-review-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-range-review-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beretta-1301-tactical-range-review-150x77.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/411;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John &#8220;had a blast&#8221; with the 1301 Tactical.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>John closes by saying \u201cI had an absolute blast with it. If you\u2019re in the market for a tactical shotgun that\u2019s sleek, runs well, comes with a host of rad features right off the bat, and isn\u2019t going to break the bank, I\u2019d absolutely recommend getting your hands on a 1301 and seeing how you like it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, what do you think? Does the 1301 Tactical look like a winner? Let us know in the comments. Happy shooting, y\u2019all.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text-center article-iframe d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\"><iframe title=\"The World&#039;s Fastest Semi-Auto Shotgun? Beretta 1301 Tactical! 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