Description
There's a reason the A400 Xplor Action shows up in duck blinds, grouse woods, and clay courses alike. Beretta built it around the Blink gas operating system, a low-profile action quick enough to cycle four shells in under a second, and it digests everything from light 2 3/4 inch field loads up to full 3 inch magnums without complaint. This version adds the part a lot of folks come looking for specifically: the Kick-Off recoil reduction system, which uses hydraulic dampers tucked inside the stock to soak up recoil the way a car's suspension soaks up potholes. In a 20 gauge that's already gentle to begin with, the result is a gun you can shoot all afternoon and still want more.
What Sets the A400 Xplor Action KO Apart
The 26 inch blued vent-rib barrel gives this 20 gauge a lively, quick-pointing feel that upland hunters will appreciate when a bird flushes at their feet, while still swinging smooth enough for doves and clays. Up front there's a fiber optic sight that grabs your eye fast in low light, and the muzzle is threaded for Beretta's Optima-Choke HP system with Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes included, covering everything from close flushes to longer passing shots. The bronze-toned aluminum receiver keeps weight down and looks sharp against the walnut, and it's grooved on top if you ever want to add an optic.
Living With the Xplor Action KO 20 Gauge
Details matter on a gun you'll carry for years. The walnut stock wears clean checkering and the Beretta Trident logo on the fore-end, the trigger is chrome plated, and a Micro-Core butt pad caps off the Kick-Off stock for even more cushion at the shoulder. The gas system uses a self-cleaning piston with a compensating exhaust valve, which means less scrubbing between outings and reliable cycling even when you're feeding it a mixed bag of loads. If you want one shotgun that handles the season opener, the late-season goose spread, and a Saturday of sporting clays in between, this one earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: A400 Xplor Action KO
- MPN: J40AY26
- UPC: 082442582276
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Semi-Auto, Gas Operated (Blink System)
- Barrel Length: 26" Vent Rib, Blued
- Capacity: 2+1
- Receiver: Bronze-Toned Aluminum Alloy
- Stock: Walnut with Kick-Off Recoil Reduction
- Recoil Pad: Micro-Core Butt Pad
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP
- Chokes Included: Cylinder, Modified, Full
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Safety: Crossbolt
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xplor Action KO 20ga shotgun
- 3 Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Kick-Off system on the A400 Xplor Action KO reduce recoil?
The Kick-Off system uses hydraulic dampers built into the stock, and Beretta credits it with cutting felt recoil significantly more than standard recoil pads alone. Combined with the gas operation and the Micro-Core butt pad, this 20 gauge is one of the softest shooting field guns you'll shoulder. It makes a real difference on high-volume days like dove opener or a long clays session.
What shells will the Beretta A400 Xplor Action KO 20ga cycle reliably?
It has a 3 inch chamber and the Blink gas system is designed to run everything from lighter 2 3/4 inch target and field loads up to full 3 inch magnum hunting loads. The gas piston is self-cleaning with a compensating exhaust valve, which helps it stay reliable across a wide range of ammo. As with any gas gun, very light target loads are worth patterning through your specific gun to confirm cycling.
Can I mount an optic on the A400 Xplor Action?
Yes. The bronze aluminum receiver comes with scope mount grooves cut into the top, so you can add a red dot or scope with the appropriate mount. Most buyers run it with the included vent rib and fiber optic front sight, which works great for wingshooting.
Is the 26 inch barrel a good pick over the 28 inch version?
The 26 inch barrel makes the gun a touch quicker to the shoulder and easier to swing in tight cover, which is why a lot of upland and mixed-use hunters prefer it in 20 gauge. The 28 inch version gives a slightly longer sighting plane that some clay and waterfowl folks like. Either way the included Cylinder, Modified, and Full chokes let you tailor patterns to the job.




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