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The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 in the LE black configuration is about as refined as a defensive semi-auto shotgun gets. Chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, the 18.5-inch cold hammer-forged, back-bored barrel keeps the overall length at a compact 37.8 inches while the BLINK gas system with its cross-tube piston drives the action fast and keeps felt recoil noticeably softer than you might expect from a fighting shotgun this light. At 6.7 lbs unloaded, this thing handles quickly without giving up any of the durability you need in a serious defensive tool.
Beretta clearly spent time with real-world users before finalizing the Mod 2. The charging handle, bolt release, and crossbolt safety are all oversized and aggressively textured, so you can run them confidently with gloves on or in low light without having to hunt around. The crossbolt safety is also reversible for left-handed users. The new Pro-Lifter sits higher than a traditional lifter, which speeds up loading and eliminates the finger-pinch issue that plagued older designs. The forend features deep knurling along its length plus three M-LOK sections at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, or rail segments. The semi-flat tactical trigger breaks cleanly with a short reset, and it reads more like a precision rifle trigger than what you'd typically find on a defensive shotgun.
The 1301 ships with a protected ghost ring rear sight and an interchangeable front blade, which works well as-is. The receiver also carries an aircraft-grade aluminum MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, so mounting a red dot is a straightforward add-on for anyone who wants faster target acquisition. The stock is adjustable for length-of-pull using the included spacers, and drop and cast can be adjusted as well, which makes this gun fit a much wider range of body types than most fixed-stock tactical shotguns. The OptimaBore HP improved cylinder choke is installed flush from the factory and is part of Beretta's interchangeable choke system, giving you flexibility if you want to run slugs or tighten patterns for a specific application.
Real-world testing and user feedback consistently highlight two things about this platform: the recoil is far softer than the gun's light weight would suggest, and it runs everything from light target loads to heavy 3-inch buckshot without complaint. Outdoor Life's testing put the 1301 Tactical among the most accurate tactical shotguns evaluated, with slug groups at 25 yards averaging under two inches. For a defensive or duty shotgun, that kind of consistency matters.
Beretta's BLINK system uses a cross-tube gas piston design that Beretta rates at 36% faster cycling than competing gas-operated shotguns. The practical benefit is that follow-up shots come faster and the action manages recoil more smoothly, so the gun stays on target better between shots. It also runs reliably across a wide range of loads, from light target shells to full-power 3-inch buckshot.
Yes. The receiver comes with a factory-installed aircraft-grade aluminum MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, so you can mount a red dot or other optic without any gunsmithing or drilling. It also ships with a protected ghost ring rear sight and interchangeable front blade if you prefer iron sights or want a backup sighting system.
Beretta includes spacers with the 1301 Tactical Mod 2 that allow you to extend or shorten the stock's length-of-pull to fit your build. Drop and cast are adjustable as well. The stock is intentionally set short from the factory to accommodate users in body armor, so most civilian shooters will want to add at least one spacer for a comfortable fit.
The Pro-Lifter is a redesigned shell lifter that sits noticeably higher than the traditional configuration, creating more clearance for your thumb when feeding rounds into the magazine. It speeds up the reload process and eliminates the finger-pinch problem that was a common complaint on earlier 1301 generations. For anyone running this gun in a high-pressure situation or a timed competition stage, that smoother reload matters.
The BLINK gas system is well-regarded for running a broad spectrum of shells, and real-world users report feeding everything from light 1-ounce birdshot to full-power 3-inch buckshot without issues. That said, like any gas-operated semi-auto, keeping the gas system clean is important to maintain reliable function with lighter loads over extended use.
The Mod 2 brought several meaningful upgrades to the platform, including the M-LOK forend with deep knurling, the new Pro-Lifter for faster reloads, the semi-flat tactical trigger with a cleaner break, and the factory 7+1 magazine tube. The enlarged and reversible controls were also refined. The Mod 2 is largely manufactured at Beretta's Tennessee facility, which enabled the extended factory magazine capacity.
| UPC | 082442030470 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | J131M2CTT187LE |
| Shipping Weight | 8.75 |
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