I had a Holosun on my 1301, but the push button controls did not like the recoil with slugs.
YMMV, just be aware.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....=1#post1274138
I had a Holosun on my 1301, but the push button controls did not like the recoil with slugs.
YMMV, just be aware.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....=1#post1274138
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Based on further investigation of this thread, I think I am going to go with a CROM and an RMR.
Thanks for the input, guys!
Hello all! Just purchased a 1301 LE but I don’t pick it up for a few days. Checking out the gun at the shop, I saw that it has no changeable choke tubes, has the factory 7 round magazine tube, and comes in a cardboard box.
I also has the URBINO stock. I’m not a big fan of pistol grip shotguns, but I’ll give it a try for a while. Just in case though, I ordered the Magpul/GGG kit. I called GGG and they will be available to ship in a week or two. I decided on the GGG kit due to availability, price, and the included recoil buffer. I know the buffer is a debatable issue, but I figure it can’t hurt.
I currently own a Benelli/HK M1 Super 90 which I’ve owned for almost 20 years! Love the gun but after seeing all the rave reviews on the 1301, I decided to give it a try. Another reason for the purchase was the included optic rail. My Benelli is not tapped for optic mounts.
I just discovered that the Federal Flite Control 00 Buck loads will only allow 6 rounds to fit in the 1301T with factory 7 round extension. They are just a tiny bit longer than the Hornady Critical Defense that also uses the Flite Control wad (called Versatite by them but it is the same wad). The Hornady can fit 7 rounds, but is 1600fps and 9 pellets.
Specific load info:
Federal Tactical 12ga 00 Buck 8 Pellet 1145fps w/ Flite Control Wad
Hornady Critical Defense 12ga 00 Buck 9 pellet 1600fps w/ Versatite Wad
The Federal load is plated while the Hornady is not.
This might be a reason to choose the Nordic extension over the factory choice, though the factory choice is one piece (so not truly an "extension"). Or a reason to choose Hornady 00 buck loads instead of the gold standard Federal.
I am wondering if a different follower might allow enough space for the 7th round to fit...
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It will be hard to find in this long thread (we need an index), but the Nordic extension has the same issue with a full-length spring. The instructions actually say to trim the spring. I think I trimmed mine to 11" (don't take my word on the length - I'd find the actual instructions and follow them) free spring length when the cap is removed and it now lets me comfortably load 7.
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Removing it lets the spring extend to the end of the screw on cover when assembled which gives it the tiny bit of extra space that is needed.
Obviously, with the retaining cap removed the spring won’t be captured so you’ll have to be careful during disassembly, but that’s no different than the older model with the Nordic extension.