Description
A defensive-length 12 gauge pump doesn't need to be complicated, and the Charles Daly 301 Tactical Pump keeps things refreshingly simple. You get an 18.5 inch steel barrel over an aluminum receiver, a 3 inch chamber that digests everything from light target loads to heavy buckshot, and a 4+1 tube that keeps the gun trim and quick to swing. At around six pounds, it carries easier than most tactical pumps in its class, which matters more than people think when it's the gun you grab at two in the morning or haul out to the range every weekend.
What Sets the 301 Tactical Pump Apart
The black synthetic stock wears a rubber pistol grip with finger grooves and an adjustable comb, so you can dial in your cheek weld whether you're running the bead-style blade front sight or mounting an optic. A Picatinny rail gives you real estate for accessories, and the forend rail section makes adding a weapon light straightforward. The recoil pad takes the sting out of stout defensive loads, and the crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it. Sling attachment points come standard, so setting it up for a two-point sling takes minutes.
A Choke System That Earns Its Keep
Here's a feature a lot of budget tactical shotguns skip: the barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, and a modified choke comes installed from the factory. That means this isn't locked into a cylinder-bore defensive role. Screw in a tighter tube and it'll pull duty on clays, small game, or even a turkey setup in a pinch. Mobil-pattern chokes are everywhere, so finding constrictions is never a headache.
Charles Daly 301 in Real-World Use
Pump guns earn trust through simplicity, and the 301 runs on a proven, no-frills action that cycles smoothly and feeds from a traditional under-barrel magazine tube. It's the kind of shotgun that covers home defense, range training, and general utility work without asking you to baby it. For a first shotgun, a truck gun, or a dedicated bedside piece, it checks the important boxes and skips the fluff.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charles Daly (Chiappa Firearms)
- Model: 301 Tactical Pump
- MPN: 930.294
- UPC: 8053800943734
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Receiver: Aluminum, Black
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Pistol Grip and Adjustable Comb
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front Sight
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Thread Pattern
- Safety: Manual Crossbolt
- Weight: Approx. 6 lbs
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 301 Tactical Pump shotgun
- Modified Mobil choke tube (factory installed)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Charles Daly 301 Tactical Pump shoot 3 inch shells?
Yes, it has a 3 inch chamber, so it handles both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch 12 gauge shells. That gives you flexibility to run light target loads for practice and step up to heavier buckshot or magnum loads when it counts. The rubber recoil pad helps take the edge off the stouter stuff.
Does the 301 Tactical Pump accept aftermarket choke tubes?
It does. The barrel is threaded for the widely used Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, and a modified choke tube comes installed from the factory. Since Mobil is one of the most common thread patterns out there, you'll have no trouble finding everything from cylinder to full constrictions.
Can I mount a light or optic on this shotgun?
Yes. The 301 Tactical comes with a Picatinny rail up top for a red dot or other optic, plus a rail section on the forend that works well for a weapon light. The adjustable comb on the stock lets you raise your cheek weld to line up properly with a mounted optic.
Is the Charles Daly 301 Tactical a good home defense shotgun?
That's exactly the role it was built for. The 18.5 inch barrel keeps it maneuverable in tight hallways, the pistol grip stock gives you solid control, and the simple pump action runs reliably with a wide range of ammo. At roughly six pounds it's also light enough to handle quickly under stress.





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