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Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod.2

Fast-cycling gas-operated defensive shotgun with factory optic rail and M-LOK forend.

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Key Highlights

  • •BLINK gas system runs light and full-power loads
  • •Factory-ready for optics, lights, and shell cards
  • •Excellent recoil control for rapid follow-up shots

Specifications

Price
$1,799
Weight
7 lb 4.799999999999997 oz
Calibers
12 Gauge
Rail Type
picatinny
Best For
home defenseduty patrolrange training

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: shotgunshotgun: semi-autocaliber: 12-gaugeinterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokmag-type: 12ga-shell-cardbarrel: compactmuzzle: choke

Overview

The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod.2 is a high-speed defensive shotgun platform built around Beretta's BLINK gas system. It is known for fast cycling, controllable recoil impulse, and strong reliability across common 2.75-inch and 3-inch defensive loads. The Mod.2 update improves ergonomics and modern accessory support.

Key Features

  • ✓BLINK short-stroke gas operation
  • ✓Factory Picatinny top rail for red dots
  • ✓M-LOK compatible forend
  • ✓Large controls for stress shooting and gloves
  • ✓18.5-inch defensive barrel
  • ✓5+1 capacity (regional compliance dependent)

Pros

  • +Fast cycling with controllable recoil for rapid follow-up shots
  • +Factory optics/light readiness reduces setup friction
  • +Strong reliability across common defensive loadings

Cons

  • −Premium pricing compared with mid-tier tactical shotguns
  • −Capacity remains limited compared with rifle/pcc platforms

Detailed Specifications

caliber
12 Gauge
Barrel Length
18.5 inches
Overall Length
37.8 inches
weight
7.3 lbs
Stock
Fixed tactical stock
Trigger
Single-stage shotgun trigger
msrp
$1,799

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