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Beretta

A300 Ultima Patrol

Gas-operated defensive shotgun sharing the same piston as the 1301 at $800-900 less. Oversized controls, enlarged loading port, and 7+1 capacity make it the best value in tactical semi-autos.

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Key Highlights

  • Same gas piston as the 1301 at 40% less cost
  • 7+1 capacity with 19.1-inch chrome-lined barrel
  • Oversized controls and enlarged loading port for fast manipulation

Specifications

Price
$950
Weight
7 lb 1.5999999999999943 oz
Calibers
12 Gauge
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: shotgunshotgun: semi-autocaliber: 12-gaugeinterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokmag-type: 12ga-shell-cardstock-interface: beretta-a300barrel: compactmuzzle: choke

Overview

The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shares its gas piston with the more expensive 1301 Tactical but skips the BLINK rotating bolt to hit a significantly lower price point. The result is a semi-auto that runs defensive loads reliably, cycles fast enough for home defense, and leaves $300-400 in the budget for optics and lights. The enlarged loading port is actually wider than the 1301's, the oversized charging handle and bolt release work well under stress, and the 7+1 capacity beats every other semi-auto in this ranking. At 7.1 lbs with a 19.1-inch chrome-lined barrel, it handles well in tight spaces.

Key Features

  • Gas-operated with self-cleaning piston (shared with 1301)
  • 7+1 capacity extended magazine tube
  • 19.1-inch chrome-lined barrel
  • 7-slot Picatinny rail for optic mounting
  • 3 M-LOK forend mounting points for lights
  • Oversized charging handle, bolt release, and reversible safety
  • Enlarged loading port for faster reloads
  • Fiber-optic front sight with ghost ring rear

Pros

  • +Best price-to-performance ratio in tactical semi-auto shotguns
  • +7+1 capacity is highest among semi-autos in this ranking
  • +Enlarged loading port is wider than the more expensive 1301

Cons

  • No BLINK rotating bolt means slightly slower cycling than the 1301
  • Fixed ghost ring rear sight is not adjustable for windage/elevation
  • Can struggle with very light birdshot loads below 1,200 fps

Detailed Specifications

caliber
12 Gauge
Barrel Length
19.1 inches
Overall Length
38 inches
weight
7.1 lbs
Stock
Shortened tactical buttstock
Trigger
Single-stage shotgun trigger
msrp
$1,149
capacity
7+1
actionType
Gas semi-auto

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