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The Beretta 1301 Competition is the gun a lot of practical shotgun folks land on once they get tired of fighting slow, stiff actions. It's a gas-operated 12 gauge built around Beretta's Blink system, which cycles noticeably faster than most other semi-autos and keeps the recoil impulse smooth and consistent no matter what shells you feed it. The 21" Steelium vent rib barrel keeps things maneuverable through a stage while still reaching out farther than a stubby defensive gun, and the red fiber optic front sight sits on a 10×8 stepped competition rib that lets you track targets quick.
This shotgun was designed around loading fast, and it shows. The loading and ejection ports are opened up and beveled, so quad-loading and load-two drills feel natural instead of fussy. The oversized charging handle and enlarged bolt release are easy to hit with gloves or sweaty hands, and the reversible safety means lefties aren't left out. Capacity sits at 5+1 out of the box, and plenty of competitors add a Nordic or similar extended tube when they want more rounds on tap.
Reviewers consistently praise how flat this gun shoots. The Blink gas system soaks up most of the kick even though the 1301 is on the lighter side, so follow-up shots come back on target almost on their own. The synthetic field stock carries aggressive checkering for a solid grip, and the 13" length of pull can be bumped up with the included spacers to fine-tune the fit. Drop and cast are adjustable too, so you can get it sitting right for your face.
Don't let the competition label box it in. This thing eats sporting clays, skeet, and trap for fun, and more than a few owners treat it as a do-it-all shotgun. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a Picatinny rail if you want to mount an optic, and the Optima Bore HP choke system means you can swap constrictions depending on what you're shooting. It ships with the Improved Cylinder choke installed.
Blink is Beretta's gas-operated action with a cross-tube gas piston, and it's the main reason this gun cycles so fast. Beretta rates it at roughly 36% quicker than competing semi-autos, which helps keep follow-up shots on target. It also runs a self-regulating gas valve, so cycle speed and recoil stay consistent across different shell types.
Out of the box it holds 5 in the magazine tube plus 1 in the chamber for 5+1. Depending on shell length and crimp, some people see four in the tube. Many competitive shooters add an extended magazine tube from the aftermarket to boost capacity for stages that call for more rounds.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can bolt on a Picatinny rail and run a red dot or other aiming device without any gunsmithing. It also ships with a red fiber optic front sight on the stepped rib if you'd rather run it as-is.
It's built for practical and 3-gun shooting, but it's a blast on the clays range too. The soft recoil and flat-shooting handling make it great for sporting clays, skeet, and trap. The Optima Bore HP choke system lets you swap constrictions to match whatever you're shooting.
| UPC | 082442884745 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J131C11N |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 21" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Chokes Included | IC |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 38 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 10.0 |
| Package Width | 3.5 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 14.15 |
| Sights | Red Fiber Optic Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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