Description
Some shotguns look good in the safe, and some earn their keep in the field. The Beretta A400 Upland manages both. Up front you get a nickel-plated receiver dressed up with game scene engraving and a select walnut stock in Beretta's Xtra Grain finish, so it carries the look of a classic bird gun. Under the surface, it runs the same Blink gas-operated action that made the A400 family famous, cycling fast enough to put multiple shots on a covey rise before the birds clear the treeline, and digesting 2-3/4 and 3 inch loads interchangeably with no adjustments.
Why the A400 Upland Is Easy on the Shoulder
This is the first Beretta to build Kick-Off recoil reduction into a wood stock, and it makes a real difference. Beretta rates the system to cut felt recoil by up to half, which matters when you are shooting heavier pheasant loads or spending a full afternoon on clays to stay sharp for the season. Combine that with the soft-shooting nature of a gas gun and this 12 gauge feels closer to a 20 on the shoulder. At around 6.7 pounds, it carries well through CRP grass and grouse cover without wearing you down.
Barrel and Chokes Built for Bird Cover
The 28 inch vent rib barrel is made with Beretta's Steelium process for consistent, dense patterns, and it wears a fiber optic front sight that picks up fast against brushy backgrounds. Three flush-mount Optima-Choke HP tubes come along in Full, Modified, and Cylinder, so you can go from close-flushing quail to late-season roosters just by swapping chokes. A gold-tone trigger and slimmed-down pistol grip and forend round out the details.
A400 Upland Details Worth Noting
Capacity is 2+1 with 3 inch shells in the chamber if you want them, and the crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it. If you want one semi-auto that handles everything from early doves to December pheasants and still looks the part at the clays range, this one covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Model: A400 Upland
- Manufacturer Part Number: J40AN18
- UPC: 082442894119
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto (Blink System)
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2+1
- Chokes: Optima-Choke HP (F, M, C included)
- Receiver: Engraved Nickel-Plated Aluminum
- Stock: Xtra Grain Walnut with Fixed Kick-Off Recoil Reduction
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Length of Pull: 14.25"
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
- Trigger: Gold-Tone
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Upland 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun
- Three Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (Full, Modified, Cylinder)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Beretta A400 Upland really reduce recoil that much?
It does more than most. This model builds Beretta's Kick-Off hydraulic recoil system directly into the walnut stock, and Beretta rates it to cut felt recoil by up to 50 percent. Stack that on top of a gas-operated action, which already softens the push, and a 12 gauge field load feels noticeably tamer than it does out of a fixed-breech gun.
Can the A400 Upland shoot both 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells?
Yes, and it swaps between them with no adjustments needed. The Blink gas system self-regulates, so you can run light target loads at the clays range and heavy 3 inch pheasant loads in the field with the same gun. That flexibility is one of the big reasons the A400 line has such a strong reputation.
What chokes come with the A400 Upland, and can I buy more?
It ships with three flush-mount Optima-Choke HP tubes in Full, Modified, and Cylinder, which covers most upland situations. The Optima-Choke HP pattern is widely available, so picking up an Improved Cylinder or extended tubes later is easy. The tubes thread into the 28 inch Steelium barrel and sit flush for a clean look.
Is this shotgun too heavy to carry all day in the field?
Not at all. At roughly 6.7 pounds, it is on the lighter side for a 12 gauge semi-auto, especially one with a recoil reduction system built in. The slim pistol grip and forend keep it lively in the hands, so it points quickly on flushing birds and will not wear out your arms on a long walk.



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