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| Beretta 1301 | |
|---|---|
 Beretta 1301 Tactical Marine | |
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.4 pounds (2.9 kg) |
| Length | 37.8 inches (96 cm) |
| Caliber | 12-gauge |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
The Beretta 1301 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun produced by Beretta ,and imported by Beretta USA in the United States.[1] The firearm has two separate designs. One is intended for tactical self-defense and law enforcement applications whereas the other is designed for target shooting sports. Despite its intended applications, it is often used by a minority of hunters and sporting clay shooters.
The 1301 is a successor to the 1201 Tactical model, and it shares many similarities with Beretta's A400 line of shotguns, which are successors to the A391 series.[1]
All modern 1301 shotguns, much like their A400 counterparts, make use of a Beretta proprietary choke constriction system known as "Optima-HP". One exception is the early tactical model, which used a fixed cylinder constriction barrel. These barrels are backbored for reduced muzzle rise and improved patterning.[2]
- ^ a b Murumatsu, Kevin (2017). Gun Digest Book of Tactical Weapons Assembly/Disassembly. Krause Publications. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-4402-4782-8.
- ^ "Beretta Choke Tubes: A Complete Guide". berettausa.custhelp.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2019-09-13.