When it comes to the best tactical semi-automatic shotguns, there are two guns that come to mind.  This is one.

The enhanced Beretta 1301 Tactical is the newest iteration of Beretta’s premier law enforcement and home-defense semi-automatic shotgun series. Engineered to be ultra-reliable and easy to use, this modern tactical shotgun features enlarged controls, a cold hammer-forged, back-bored barrel, and Beretta’s ultrafast BLINK gas operating system with a cross tube gas piston that allows for 36% faster cycling than its competition.

The 1301 has become synonymous with tactical perfection in a semi-automatic shotgun, and the pistol grip is extremely popular with tactical teams and home defense.

The 1301 Tactical features a robust, protected ghost-ring system with an interchangeable front sight, which gives the user the opportunity to adapt it to any use – no matter the conditions. An interchangeable choke system allows for maximum flexibility based on use and needs. An OptimaBore HP Improved Cylinder (flush configuration) is included with this package, as well as a factory 7+1 capacity one-piece magazine tube (with correct 2.75″ shells – certain shells may be beyond 2.75″ in OAL and will reduce capacity to 6+1).

For additional customization, the receiver offers an aircraft-grade, aluminum MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail that makes it easy to add optics with modifications to the shotgun.

This enhanced tactical shotgun features a cold hammer-forged, back-bored barrel that dissipates recoil away from the shooter’s hand and greatly reduces muzzle flip.

Features of the Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun

• 18.5” barrel
• 3” chamber
• Rapid side insert of shells
• “BLINK” gas operating system
• Receiver mounted MIL-STD Picatinny rail
• Ghost ring sights and 1913 rail for additional red dot optics
• OBHP choke – civilian version with ability to change
• Synthetic Stock
• Colt hammer forged barrel
• Pistol Grip

The 1301 Tactical is a semiautomatic gas-operated tactical shotgun manufactured by Beretta, with home-defense and law enforcement applications in mind. The short, 18 ½” barrel gives it a compact size and makes it ideal for engaging targets while in confined spaces. In addition to its effectiveness in close-quarters, the 1301 Tactical was built to be extremely reliable and easy to use. It sports a large textured bolt release, an oversized charging handle, and a hefty safety button that can be switched from side to side. The amplified checkering around the grip and fore-end ensures the operator will have a consistent grip on the weapon. Aside from its ease of use and close range capabilities, the 1301 Tactical is a highly customizable platform; the ghost-ring sight system has a replaceable front sight, the choke is interchangeable, and a receiver mounted MIL-STD Picatinny rail allows for the installation of optics.

Beretta’s 1301 Tactical utilizes an integrated “BLINK” gas operating system, which features a cross tube gas piston. This piston design allows the gun to cycle shells faster than the majority of shotguns in the same class, making it an ideal choice for 3-gun competitions.

Specifications

• 12 gauge semi-automatic
• 7+1 shells at 2-3/4″, 6+1 with 3″ magnum
• Aluminum receiver – Black anodized or Cerakote finish
• Picitinny Rail
• Colt Hammer Forged Barrel
• Synthetic Stock
• 6.4 lbs
• overall length:  37.8″
• barrel length:  18.5″
• Manufacture’s Model number:  J131TP18C 

Charlies also has the 1301 Pistol Grip Law Enforcement Edition and the 1301 standard grip

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