Beretta 1301 Tactical

[BigT]

Wow this thread has grown since I last visited (pre-1301 purchase). Finally got mine out today it ran as expected flawlessly. But quick question; can someone give the sparknotes version of cleaning and lube. I assume clean every 200 rounds give or take. Any areas in particular that need lube?

Mine went thousands of rounds between cleanings. I kept it lubed but it was generally filthy. Ran like a service pistol.

[Super77]

and, yes, there are barrel options. JB400SD28 for 12ga 28"

That’s great! If I understand this right, you just have to swap the barrel assembly, no other parts?

[PGT]

That’s great! If I understand this right, you just have to swap the barrel assembly, no other parts?

correct. only part that needs to move is that plastic piece on the original barrel. I might see if I can order a spare so as to make swaps quicker still.

[vandal]

Wow the JB400SD28 barrel alone is close to the cost of a whole A400 LITE, and more expensive than my 1301T was.

and, yes, there are barrel options. JB400SD28 for 12ga 28" and JB400SD26 for 12ga 26". It's marked as "A400 LITE / A400 Stealth" on the barrel tag

[PGT]

Yep....25% off right now though.

[Super77]

Yep....25% off right now though.

What’s the discount code?

[PGT]

It was SAVE25 last night. Not sure if the sale is still active.

[e_stern]

Wow this thread has grown since I last visited (pre-1301 purchase). Finally got mine out today it ran as expected flawlessly. But quick question; can someone give the sparknotes version of cleaning and lube. I assume clean every 200 rounds give or take. Any areas in particular that need lube?

Basically shoot it until it slows down and then lube the bolt up. When you start having issues w/low brass loads, then it's probably time to clean. Or annually.

[GearFondler]

So I think I may have discovered a possible fatal flaw with the aftermarket Nordic Follower that I haven't seen mentioned before... I know it gets used a lot for 922R compliance but unless I'm doing it wrong it can cause a jam when port loading an empty gun.

The Nordic Follower is generic in design and it's flat top surface lacks a protrusion into the receiver (yeah, my description sucks) so it leaves the shelf between the tube and the chamber exposed (still sucking).
There's a reduced diameter section at the end of the factory follower that allows it to protrude just a bit past the magazine tube, filling the space where the rim of a cartridge sits if it's in the tube.
The Nordic follower lacks this and so an empty mag tube will have an exposed shelf or lip between the tube and the chamber. This can cause a jam with an empty gun if you load a shell through the port and then release the bolt. If the shell nose dives towards the mag tube the lifter can jam the front of the shell up against that shelf at it attempts to lift it upward which also stops the bolt from moving forward. A quick reward tug on the bolt is usually enough to clear the issue but that is not acceptable to me... Fine on the range, not so much elsewhere.
Sorry if my nomenclature was improper but hopefully this picture will help with understanding...

[GyroF-16]

Great point, @GearFondler.

I’d been contemplating the Nordic follower, mostly for the contrasting red color. I’d have figured that followers were essentially generic and interchangeable. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.