Beretta 1301T models back in stock

[Lex Luthier]

Currently $960 at Arms Unlimited. Act fast!


http://www.armsunlimited.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-Semi-Auto-12-GA-Shotgun-p/j131t18le.htm

[LHS]

Currently $960 at Arms Unlimited. Act fast!


http://www.armsunlimited.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-Semi-Auto-12-GA-Shotgun-p/j131t18le.htm

From the photos, those are Gen1 guns, FYI.

[Lex Luthier]

From the photos, those are Gen1 guns, FYI.

The ad copy states Gen 2, but it doesn't hurt to check, right?

[LHS]

The ad copy states Gen 2, but it doesn't hurt to check, right?

The SKU is an LE SKU that's sort of Gen1.5. Gen2 latch, but no choke threading.

[GJM]

The SKU is an LE SKU that's sort of Gen1.5. Gen2 latch, but no choke threading.

How important do you think having the threaded choke is?

[Lex Luthier]

This is very useful info, LHS. Thanks!

If I had the do$h, I'd buy one anyway...

[ssb]

Thank you. I've been looking for one for months.

[LHS]

How important do you think having the threaded choke is?

Since I don't have a suppressor for it, not at all important to me. I ordered one :)

[ssb]

Thank you. I've been looking for one for months.

Found a CROM as well. I'm excited.

[GJM]

Since I don't have a suppressor for it, not at all important to me. I ordered one :)

Me, too!

[GJM]

Found a CROM as well. I'm excited.

Do they have more?

[LHS]

Aridus was showing OOS (on both the Aimpoint CROM and the stock adapter, dammit)

[GJM]

Aridus was showing OOS (on both the Aimpoint CROM and the stock adapter, dammit)

You won’t be upset to know I really prefer the Aridus Haught mod, as it makes it easier to be target focused without the obstruction of the rear aperture sight.

[LHS]

You won’t be upset to know I really prefer the Aridus Haught mod, as it makes it easier to be target focused without the obstruction of the rear aperture sight.

It's funny, Dad's been using those cut-off ghost rings for years, but I've always preferred a standard ghost ring... right up until I used one on a CROM and it kept getting in the way of the dot.

[ssb]

Do they have more?

I found it on eBay. Seller had four more in stock.

[GJM]

It's funny, Dad's been using those cut-off ghost rings for years, but I've always preferred a standard ghost ring... right up until I used one on a CROM and it kept getting in the way of the dot.


I found it on eBay. Seller had four more in stock.

I was able to buy two thru eBay. Appear to be the regular aperture, any idea if there is an easy source on the Haught rear?

[RancidSumo]

Apparently 6 hours was not fast enough.

[Lex Luthier]

Apparently 6 hours was not fast enough.

Yeah, I just checked, too.
I wonder how just many Beretta has in the manufacturing pipeline?

[Bratch]

Well bummer. This is the only gun that’s really on my want to buy list but I’m not willing to pay the $1800-2000 that people are asking on GB. Maybe I’ll catch the next batch.

Thanks for the heads up even if I saw it too late

[Det1397]

Late last week I did a search of the 1301T and as a result, I put myself on the "email notification/waiting list" with a handful of retailers. Saturday morning I received notification from Grab A Gun that the FDE version of the gun was in stock. Price was listed as a bit below MSRP and the model number denotes it to be the latest generation version. Timing is everything- should be in hand at my LGS Friday.
BTW, this morning I received another email, this from Arms Unlimited. The black version was in stock. They were gone in a flash!

I just checked Grab A Gun moments ago- FDE version currently in stock! https://grabagun.com/firearms/shotguns/semi-automatic-shotguns/beretta-107.html

[LHS]

I was able to buy two thru eBay. Appear to be the regular aperture, any idea if there is an easy source on the Haught rear?

I've always just bought straight from Aridus, but I suppose in a pinch if you're mechanically inclined you can just cut a regular aperture down.

[GJM]

My 1301 arrived. Looks just like a Gen 2, but with no adjustable choke. I was relieved to see the front sight was canted, indicating consistency. :p

Installed a CROM and T1, and just need to zero it with Brenneke slugs.

[LHS]

My 1301 arrived. Looks just like a Gen 2, but with no adjustable choke. I was relieved to see the front sight was canted, indicating consistency. :p

Installed a CROM and T1, and just need to zero it with Brenneke slugs.

Mine finally shipped yesterday, hopefully it gets to my FLGS early next week.

[Cory]

I really wish that black gen 2 with chokes would start showing up for sale.

I want one, but have trouble finding what street price on a standard (non LTT) even is. I can't justify the peice when I don't know the cost AND can't find them. Or the up purchase cost to LTT. And the UPC listed for the new gen 2 black guns (from the big 1301 thread) really isnt listed anywhere.

[RancidSumo]

After missing yet another Arms Unlimited restock that sold out in just an hour or two, I gave in and just went with the Langdon preorder. Only 3 months to go . . .

[Lex Luthier]

After missing yet another Arms Unlimited restock that sold out in just an hour or two, I gave in and just went with the Langdon preorder. Only 3 months to go . . .

I think I may do the same when the funding deities smile upon me. (Assuming they are still legal for civvies to own by then)

It seems to me that Mr Langdon & team will serve as a secondary, perhaps stricter QA step for those firearms they resell.

[LHS]

I really wish that black gen 2 with chokes would start showing up for sale.

I want one, but have trouble finding what street price on a standard (non LTT) even is. I can't justify the peice when I don't know the cost AND can't find them. Or the up purchase cost to LTT. And the UPC listed for the new gen 2 black guns (from the big 1301 thread) really isnt listed anywhere.

It's been several months since I last ran the numbers, but when they were initially released the LTT guns came out to about $15 more than buying the base gun and all the components separately. When you factor in shipping costs for all the various pieces, the LTT gun came out significantly ahead, price-wise.

[Det1397]

My LGS received one 1301T yesterday BNIB in the box with the Nordic +2 extension installed. Otherwise a std 1301T. On the shelf for $1500- marked for LE sale only...(?)

63403634026340163400.

[Navin Johnson]

LGS had a LE with extension and was out for retail ...

[ssb]

UPS ground was on the long side of the quoted wait time and AU took a bit of time to ship, but after 13 days I finally have my shotgun. I removed the magazine spring retainer so the gun comfortably holds five shells (was hit or miss with different brands), installed the CROM and an Aimpoint, and threw some Velcro on the receiver. I hope to be able to take it to the range Friday.

[ssb]

For anybody who is looking, Beretta has Aridus Magpul SGA adapters in stock.

[JM Campbell]

For anybody who is looking, Beretta has Aridus Magpul SGA adapters in stock.

If your Oder 2 and use BF50 you get them for basically $50 pre tax.


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[WobblyPossum]

For anybody who is looking, Beretta has Aridus Magpul SGA adapters in stock.

I got all excited because I didn’t know that Beretta stocked any of the Aridus components and immediately searched to see if they also sold the Zhukov forend kit. They do not.

[LHS]

Finally picked mine up today. Looks all good, cycles well in dry fire. Hopefully I'll be able to get it out to the range this weekend and bless it properly.

[Det1397]

FWIW, still on the shelf at my LGS (where I work P/T....) And since it was obtained from commercial channels, it’s GTG for anyone, not just LE.


My LGS received one 1301T yesterday BNIB in the box with the Nordic +2 extension installed. Otherwise a std 1301T. On the shelf for $1500- marked for LE sale only...(?)

63403634026340163400.

[ssb]

I zeroed the Aimpoint and the Aridus ghost ring today. The gun fed 40 rounds of Federal 8 pellet low recoil Flitecontrol, 25 rounds of Speer Lawman 8 pellet low recoil (has the Flitecontrol wad), 5 rounds of Remington managed recoil 8 pellet, 5 rounds of Remington managed recoil 1oz slugs, 5 rounds of Federal Truball deep penetrator slugs, and 25 rounds of Federal #6 target loads. No malfunctions whatsoever, and Flitecontrol stays within an 8" circle at 25 yards. Slugs appear to be POA/POI at 25 yards (sufficient to hit a 3"x3" box). I worked reloads, presentations from the ready, multi-shot engagements, and multi-target engagements. I'm very impressed with this shotgun.

[LHS]

FYI, Aridus just got another batch of their 1301 Magpul stock adapters done and up for sale on the website.

https://www.aridusindustries.com/products/asa-1301-stock-adapter/

[LHS]

And 1301 Aimpoint CROMs are in stock as well

[Lex Luthier]

Just handled a new OD Green 1301T at Joe's Sporting Goods in St Paul. $1249, if I recall correctly.

http://www.joessportinggoods.com/

Not sure if it's the most current version with choke tubes; I was so surprised to see it that I forgot to check!

I did not notice any cant to the front sight base, however.

Holy crap, what a well balanced, light, purposeful and ergonomically pleasing shotgun.
I think I get it now.

[Doc_Glock]

Holy crap, what a well balanced, light, purposeful and ergonomically pleasing shotgun.
I think I get it now.

No doubt. I hate heavy recoil but I love shooting and handling this shotgun. So does everyone I let shoot it. Great for new shooters.

[gato naranja]

I hate heavy recoil but I love shooting and handling this shotgun. So does everyone I let shoot it. Great for new shooters.

I gotta watch the recoil on longarms now (doc's orders). Still...

Any insight as to the recoil impulse compared to, say, an 18" 870 Police or Express synthetic?

[GJM]

I gotta watch the recoil on longarms now (doc's orders). Still...

Any insight as to the recoil impulse compared to, say, an 18" 870 Police or Express synthetic?

Less recoil than an 870 or Benelli M1/2, but still too much for lots of shooting if you are worried about your retinas. The good thing is they are like a large AR, so once you get them zeroed you can shoot them sparingly and be pretty proficient, unlike a pump.

[GearFondler]

Less recoil than an 870 or Benelli M1/2, but still too much for lots of shooting if you are worried about your retinas. The good thing is they are like a large AR, so once you get them zeroed you can shoot them sparingly and be pretty proficient, unlike a pump.There is an adapter plate for the SGA stock that allows one to install a Limbsaver recoil pad for allegedly even less recoil... Never tried it myself.

[gato naranja]

Less recoil than an 870 or Benelli M1/2, but still too much for lots of shooting if you are worried about your retinas. The good thing is they are like a large AR, so once you get them zeroed you can shoot them sparingly and be pretty proficient, unlike a pump.

Hmmm... not sure if it would work out, then.

It is a dilemma I don't think I am going to solve, as the 20 gauge guns are sometimes so much lighter in weight than a 12 that the recoil is almost as noticeable. I was sort of hoping to not end up relying on a heavy, long-barrelled side-by-side, firing really light loads (and calling everyone else "sonny").

Now might be the time to just haul all the scattergun stuff to the LGS and put it on consignment.

[GJM]

LGS has a new 1301T on the wall for $1,199. Checked it, and of course the front sight is canted right. Is that a Beretta design spec?

[GearFondler]

LGS has a new 1301T on the wall for $1,199. Checked it, and of course the front sight is canted right. Is that a Beretta design spec?I believe it's supposed to help if you have cross dominant eyes. [emoji14]

[Balisong]

I've heard references to these canted sights. Is it just the post in it that's canted or the entire assembly piece? When my LTT 1301 comes in I was planning on getting a Blitzkrieg front sight post for it. Will that fix the canting issue if there is one, or will the Blitzkrieg also be canted?

[LOKNLOD]

Well the good news is the one I just bought doesn't have a canted front sight. *whew*

[GJM]

Well the good news is the one I just bought doesn't have a canted front sight. *whew*

I am calling BS, let’s see a close up photo. :p

[LOKNLOD]

I am calling BS, let’s see a close up photo. :p

See, right here :p
65922

[GJM]

See, right here :p
65922

If it is a genuine Beretta, the front blade is canted right. I would look that shotgun over carefully, probably a Stoeger or Franchi in a Beretta box.

[GearFondler]

I've heard references to these canted sights. Is it just the post in it that's canted or the entire assembly piece? When my LTT 1301 comes in I was planning on getting a Blitzkrieg front sight post for it. Will that fix the canting issue if there is one, or will the Blitzkrieg also be canted?It's like a Glock front sight in that it can twist as the nut is fully tightened... Just keep it straight somehow as you tighten it or tap it back straight like I did.

[Balisong]

It's like a Glock front sight in that it can twist as the nut is fully tightened... Just keep it straight somehow as you tighten it or tap it back straight like I did.

Ah ok sounds like a fairly easy fix. Thanks!

[Cory]

Anyone found black gen2 with chokes in stock?

I found these: https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/beretta-1301-tactical-semi-auto-shotgun/p/p48718

While the black gun's part number looks correct, it said fixed choke. So I wasn't sure if it was a gen 1.5 gun.

Also looks like shipping to an FFL might now be an option? Good greif.

[Lex Luthier]

Anyone found black gen2 with chokes in stock?

I found these: https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/beretta-1301-tactical-semi-auto-shotgun/p/p48718

While the black gun's part number looks correct, it said fixed choke. So I wasn't sure if it was a gen 1.5 gun.

Also looks like shipping to an FFL might now be an option? Good greif.

I found those, too.
Good news? That's fully $100 lower than the online price last week for the same SKU from the same seller.

[Cory]

I found those, too.
Good news? That's fully $100 lower than the online price last week for the same SKU from the same seller.

They don't have a store in my state, and don't look like they ship to FFL.

[RancidSumo]

Back at Arms Unlimited.

https://www.armsunlimited.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-Semi-Auto-12-GA-Shotgun-p/j131t18le.htm

[richiecotite]

Back at Arms Unlimited.

https://www.armsunlimited.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-Semi-Auto-12-GA-Shotgun-p/j131t18le.htm

Out of stock. That was quick...


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[Cory]

In stock again at Arms Unlimited. Heads up richiecotite

https://www.armsunlimited.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-Semi-Auto-12-GA-Shotgun-p/j131t18le.htm#:~:text=Description%3A,law%20enforce ment%20and%20home%20defense.&text=The%20integrated%20BLINK%20gas%20operating,ot her%20shotgun%20on%20the%20market.

I'm holding out still. These look like the SKU for gen 1.5 that don't have a choke. Something I really want.

[taadski]

They have one less now. 🤓

[GearFondler]

Congrats... I hope you love it as much as I do mine.

[awp_101]

Somewhere along the way, I got lost in the 1301 mega-thread. Is the Gen 1.5 basically a fixed choke Gen 2? Will the fixed choke handle slugs? Not that I plan to but it's a nice option to have...

[Cory]

Somewhere along the way, I got lost in the 1301 mega-thread. Is the Gen 1.5 basically a fixed choke Gen 2? Will the fixed choke handle slugs? Not that I plan to but it's a nice option to have...

Yeah, that sums it up.

The fixed chokes will shoot slug. Chokes matter to me because it could wind up shwacking a thunder chicken. Otherwise I think the 1.5 would be cool.

[Up1911Fan]

Just ordered one, so they still have some left.

[Rocket20_Ginsu]

I picked one up as well, super excited to compare to my M1S90


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[Joe45]

Jerks. You should have bought them all by now so that there wouldn't have been one left for me. Order placed.

[awp_101]

Yeah, that sums it up.

The fixed chokes will shoot slug. Chokes matter to me because it could wind up shwacking a thunder chicken. Otherwise I think the 1.5 would be cool.

Thanks!

[snow white]

Fuck. Just missed it. Keep an eye out boys, im in the market with cash in hand.

[RancidSumo]

Fuck. Just missed it. Keep an eye out boys, im in the market with cash in hand.

I'd get on the Arms Unlimited notification list. They've had 3 restocks in the last two months.

[Cory]

Fuck. Just missed it. Keep an eye out boys, im in the market with cash in hand.

They say this is in stock, but it's the price of a base model LTT for a stock gen 2 in OD.

https://gunprime.com/products/beretta-1301-tactical-od-green-12-ga-18-5-barrel-5-1-capacity-j131t18g

[snow white]

They say this is in stock, but it's the price of a base model LTT for a stock gen 2 in OD.

https://gunprime.com/products/beretta-1301-tactical-od-green-12-ga-18-5-barrel-5-1-capacity-j131t18g
Thanks! I'll probably wait for a more reasonable price tho. I'd like for ltt to reopen pre orders again. Hopefully soon enough

[Borderland]

Doesn't say what the choke is. About 15 points of constriction would be my guess but it doesn't really matter for a SD shotgun out to 20 yds anyway. Somewhere between 10 and 20 POC would be fine with me.

Modified (20 POC) used to be the standard choke before tubes became the trend. Just one more thing to ponder which confuses most people like variable power scopes and traction control. Probably why they don't tell you what it is, just know you have it. :D

[Borderland]

I believe it's supposed to help if you have cross dominant eyes. [emoji14]

That's the funniest think I've seen all week, but we're only half way thru.

[Cory]

I finally found a black 1301 tactical gen 2 with chokes in stock... and I'm not going to buy it. They want the same price as a base model LTT.


https://www.eurooptic.com/Beretta-1301-Tactical-12GA-185-OBHP-Shotgun-J131T18C.aspx

[El Cid]

DSG Arms shows the FDE in stock.

https://dsgarms.com/shotguns-berj131t18f

[dogcaller]

I picked one up as well, super excited to compare to my M1S90


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Please do report out. I’ve got a pre-ban M1S90 with a pistol-grip stock and extended tube that I always thought was the top of the heap in social shotguns (except for the rifle sights, I didn’t spring for the ghost rings).

My only gripes are that the LOP is a bit too long and it kicks like a pump. But it sure is fast, clean, and fun to shoot.

Seems like the Beretta has a better LOP, tubes, and less recoil. That sound about right?

[dontshakepandas]

I preordered one of the LTT 1301s yesterday, so now the wait begins. I don't have much/any experience with shotguns, but I figured it isn't a bad idea to diversify a little bit.

[rojocorsa]

LGS has a new 1301T on the wall for $1,199. Checked it, and of course the front sight is canted right. Is that a Beretta design spec?



It's just the way the unit is attached to the base. Once you start tightening the screw it turns on the whole assembly. You can cancel this out by using some makeshift tool to hold it steady as you tighten it.


Use a 5.5mm wrench.

While I find it annoying, I dont lose sleep over it.

[GJM]

It's just the way the unit is attached to the base. Once you start tightening the screw it turns on the whole assembly. You can cancel this out by using some makeshift tool to hold it steady as you tighten it.


Use a 5.5mm wrench.

While I find it annoying, I dont lose sleep over it.

Since I plop a dot on my 1301 shotguns, I would call it amusing not annoying. As Beretta is reportedly the oldest firearm manufacturer in the world, I would have guessed they understood the makeshift tool trick, and tighty righty.

[rojocorsa]

Since I plop a dot on my 1301 shotguns, I would call it amusing not annoying. As Beretta is reportedly the oldest firearm manufacturer in the world, I would have guessed they understood the makeshift tool trick, and tighty righty.

Me too, actually.

[Cory]

Finally bought one. Gen2 black at a reasonable price in stock now:

https://www.smga.com/beretta/1301-tactical-12ga-185-obhp-12064

And here is one of the tools I was using to keep an eye out. I just refreshed the tab everytime I got on the web on my phone.

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/j131t18c

[Lex Luthier]

Finally bought one. Gen2 black at a reasonable price in stock now:

https://www.smga.com/beretta/1301-tactical-12ga-185-obhp-12064

And here is one of the tools I was using to keep an eye out. I just refreshed the tab everytime I got on the web on my phone.

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/j131t18c

Congrats!

[23JAZ]

Just scored a Gen 2 in black from this place. They still have some in stock and in different colors. $1335 shipped.
http://www.larrystradingpost.com/

[RancidSumo]

In stock at Primary Arms (site-supporting link above). $1,118.

[RancidSumo]

Tan 1301T in stock at Carter's Country for any Houston people looking to get one locally. Not a great price (~1300), but it's there.