I love reviews that actually contain hands on info esp when someone is honest enough to go into detail what they feel is an issue or a downside to the product. Really helpful comparison to previous gen. You get a sub.
Having seen the 940 today, it's not a bad option but needs to be tested for reliability first. The Pro isn't worth upgrading from an original 1301 in my opinion.
Excellent video! Just a quick comment for anyone considering purchasing this shotgun °°it will require a break-in with some high-powered loads mine took around 50 to 60 rounds of higher velocity rounds to loosen things up and allow for proper cycling of target loads and bird shot ect.
Great review as always Callum, you reviewed a Beretta 690 black addition back some time ago, i went straight out a bought one shortly after and its an awesome over and under , I also have a A400 light which is my rough shooter. I have the Beretta bug and would buy nothing else 😊. Hope you got your licenses back and continue to do these very informative video’s. Cheer’s
I think that Beretta have had to make the modifications as they were being left behind by the Benelli M2 SP which I own ... Fabulous gun and faultless. I own a few Beretta's so am not bias....The M2 SP also cycles on 28grm loads which surprised me as my SBE needed 32grms and up... Also to note that the M2 SP is 10 plus 1 which is also a benefit....
The extension tube isn't standard in the U.S. In fact, you have to remove the restrictor rod when you get it, just to make it a 5+1 capacity. That's fine though, I don't need the extension tube. I got mine a couple months ago, but I haven't taken it to the shotgun range yet. I can't wait to try it out and see if the recoil reduction features really make a difference.
Before reviewing the PRO I was leaning towards the M2 SP, but this has pulled me back to the 1301. Both are awesome guns, really it's going to come down to shooting them side by side and going with what works best for you.
These 1301s are well set up for practical shooting but I find Benellis to be better balanced and feel better in the hands, but that's pretty subjective I suppose, although I would recommend anyone to get hands-on experience with both before making a decision around specs and features alone.
Great review! Is it normal that the Toni magazine extension tube gets burnt on its front end? I shot my brand new 1301 Comp Pro just once, about 120 rounds, mostly slugs, and now the mag extension looks ugly because its polymer material right under the barrel end is fried.
Thanks for the video! Any word on a release date? Perhaps it's already out overseas, but I'm in the US and haven't found a single bit on when I can grab one!
I think you can actually get a smaller barrel for it - I believe any of the optima barrels would fit in this action if you're so inclined 🤗 Food for thought that extra 5 in is worth every extra foot per second in my opinion and doesn't hamper room clearing one bit if you do drills on a regular basis 🙏
@@msi1985 I have a 18inches barrel baretta 1301 and I would 'not want it to be any longer. I took the shell limiter out and now it shoots 6 shells. That's enough for me.
1301 was made for the US, we had a regulation that required it to carry 5 or less rounds for sporting purposes. Now they build for individual markets. Overmolding breaks down over years. I have a overmolded ruger stock that feels like old gummy bears.
Hi Callum, from what you’ve seen of the new 1301, would you think the load gate would be interchangeable with the old one?? So allowing an upgrade rather than having the original modified??
Hi I’m a young beginner in the sport and I’m really interested I would just like to know where to start I’m 13 so I don’t think there is much for me to do but any pointers would mean the word to me I have done a couple of clay pigeon shooting days but that’s about it thanks
There’s no age restrictions on joining a club, once a member you’ll be able to use any of the rifles under supervision. You can even at 13 obtain a Shotgun Certificate but it’s usually better if a parent gets one as well. Really the best thing to do is join a local club and continue clay pigeon shooting 🙂
The Mossberg 940 JM PRO for $1015 Us Out of the box has all those suggest improvements you just mentioned. Nice review sir. Awesome beautiful looking shotgun.
I don't think we'll be able to get the 1301 Comp Pro in the US - How do you think an A400 Xtreme Plus with 26 inch barrel would fair in competition in contrast with the 1301 Comp Pro? Because the A400 seems to have everything the 1301 Pro does, except for maybe the upgrades to the way the gun feeds. The downside is it's got an extra 2 inches of barrel The upside to the A400 is it's got the extended forcing cone barrel that is suppose to help patterning and reduce recoil. But as far as I can tell, the 1301 Comp Pro is basically taking all the stuff they created for the A400 Xtreme Plus and then putting it on the 1301 Comp. The rails and barrels of the 1301 comp can be put onto an A400 Xtreme Plus, so there seems to be cross compatibility of parts.
EnglishShooting apparently due to import regulations they don’t in America. And the one dealer for Tony System is out of stock. So they can’t import them already on the shotgun, but can still get them in separately. Bonkers.
Yes let see that ... That would be the new 2020 Mossberg 940 JM Pro (just out). Yes lets see that comparison, especially on the 1500 fired rounds without cleaning aspect, as there is substantial changes made to the 940 JM Pro over the Mossberg 930 JM Pro
nice video. here in russia almost all top ipsc shooters prefer benelli m2 over beretta 1301. btw is it legal to own a high capacity semi-auto shotguns in the UK? i hear u guys have one of the most restricted gun law in europe. may be that's the reason why britain is so bad in ipsc competitions.
Both are out of the box and ready to go, the 1301 slightly more so. The M3K is a lower quality gun and will require more work to get running as slick as the 1301. The biggest difference is the price, the 1301 is going to be 3 times the price. I think it's worth it for the 1301, and I've own one and a M3000. If you're looking to get started you're not going to go wrong with the M3K, if you're looking to compete on an international level go for the 1301.
I'm curious if you ended up getting a stoeger I had two friends with the m3000 series and that gun had a very hard run in before it would cycle everything they wanted. For the price they definitely do fit the bill but there's a few things fit and finish and functionality wise that are left to be desired.
All these Comp/Pro type of flag ship guns still need to go to a gunsmith to get the loading port opened further. I applaud for your honest review. I think most shooters will be better off getting a regular model and send it to a reputable shop or gunsmith for proper tuning.
It's a shame these guns don't come 100% ready, the Breda B12i is the closest but still needs work. I still think it's worth buying the Comp/Pro models, whether it's an M3K, B12i, 1301 Comp Pro or M2 SP. You get a lot extra for the money, take the M3K over the M3000, for £75 you get the extended tube, enlarged bolt release and enlarged safety.
Some good things and some bad things with the new Beretta 1301 comp. We shall see how it performs. Shame they didn't open up that loading port since when you are a practical shooter, that ergonomic difference shaves precious fractions of a second off your time.
I love reviews that actually contain hands on info esp when someone is honest enough to go into detail what they feel is an issue or a downside to the product. Really helpful comparison to previous gen. You get a sub.
Very nice! I have a 24” 1301 Comp. if I didn’t already have it I’d take a good look at the pro and the Mossberg 940 JM Pro.
Having seen the 940 today, it's not a bad option but needs to be tested for reliability first. The Pro isn't worth upgrading from an original 1301 in my opinion.
@@EnglishShooting lets see a side by side shooting comparison on 1500 rounds. The 940 JM Pro vs 1301 Comp Pro ... love that video
Excellent video! Just a quick comment for anyone considering purchasing this shotgun °°it will require a break-in with some high-powered loads mine took around 50 to 60 rounds of higher velocity rounds to loosen things up and allow for proper cycling of target loads and bird shot ect.
Great review as always Callum, you reviewed a Beretta 690 black addition back some time ago, i went straight out a bought one shortly after and its an awesome over and under , I also have a A400 light which is my rough shooter. I have the Beretta bug and would buy nothing else 😊. Hope you got your licenses back and continue to do these very informative video’s.
Cheer’s
I want a 1301 so bad. This and the FN slp is what made me trust auto shotguns. I used to be exclusively a pump guy.
bought mine after watching the video and the top 5 shotgun video when I was certain I will be buying a benelli M2..... Good work.....
Beretta takes 'bluing' a gun very literally!
I think that Beretta have had to make the modifications as they were being left behind by the Benelli M2 SP which I own ... Fabulous gun and faultless. I own a few Beretta's so am not bias....The M2 SP also cycles on 28grm loads which surprised me as my SBE needed 32grms and up... Also to note that the M2 SP is 10 plus 1 which is also a benefit....
The extension tube isn't standard in the U.S. In fact, you have to remove the restrictor rod when you get it, just to make it a 5+1 capacity. That's fine though, I don't need the extension tube. I got mine a couple months ago, but I haven't taken it to the shotgun range yet. I can't wait to try it out and see if the recoil reduction features really make a difference.
Been debating dropping my supernova and going standard auto. This might be a solid choice over a M2. :)
Before reviewing the PRO I was leaning towards the M2 SP, but this has pulled me back to the 1301. Both are awesome guns, really it's going to come down to shooting them side by side and going with what works best for you.
These 1301s are well set up for practical shooting but I find Benellis to be better balanced and feel better in the hands, but that's pretty subjective I suppose, although I would recommend anyone to get hands-on experience with both before making a decision around specs and features alone.
stick with the Benelli
Mossberg 930 .. (Multiple variations) is the best bang for your buck.. Roughly 4-500 bucks.... Trust me check it out
Great review!
Is it normal that the Toni magazine extension tube gets burnt on its front end? I shot my brand new 1301 Comp Pro just once, about 120 rounds, mostly slugs, and now the mag extension looks ugly because its polymer material right under the barrel end is fried.
Same here
So whats the differance between the 1301 comp vs the 1301 comp pro?
Thanks for the video! Any word on a release date? Perhaps it's already out overseas, but I'm in the US and haven't found a single bit on when I can grab one!
They've landed here in the UK and are with dealers but I don't know about the US. Maybe drop Beretta a message through Facebook?
Not a bad idea! Glad to know that someone is getting them; thought they would never release.
Hi love the video and great gun.
What brand of safe is behind you?
Would like to see this with an 18.5" barrel for the US
I think you can actually get a smaller barrel for it -
I believe any of the optima barrels would fit in this action if you're so inclined 🤗
Food for thought that extra 5 in is worth every extra foot per second in my opinion and doesn't hamper room clearing one bit if you do drills on a regular basis 🙏
@@msi1985
I have a 18inches barrel baretta 1301
and I would 'not want it to be any longer.
I took the shell limiter out and now it shoots 6 shells.
That's enough for me.
1301 was made for the US, we had a regulation that required it to carry 5 or less rounds for sporting purposes. Now they build for individual markets.
Overmolding breaks down over years. I have a overmolded ruger stock that feels like old gummy bears.
Great review boss. May have to get myself one. Btw, is it available in 20 bore?
Thanks for watching! The Comp Pro isn't but the A400 Lite is very similar and can come in 20 bore.
@@EnglishShooting
Thanks for the tip.
I realize this is 4 years old but what length barrel is that?
Thank you for that great review 👍
Hi Callum, from what you’ve seen of the new 1301, would you think the load gate would be interchangeable with the old one?? So allowing an upgrade rather than having the original modified??
I'm 99% sure this can be done, the action of the gun is exactly the same.
Thanks for your reply
Hi I’m a young beginner in the sport and I’m really interested I would just like to know where to start I’m 13 so I don’t think there is much for me to do but any pointers would mean the word to me I have done a couple of clay pigeon shooting days but that’s about it thanks
There’s no age restrictions on joining a club, once a member you’ll be able to use any of the rifles under supervision. You can even at 13 obtain a Shotgun Certificate but it’s usually better if a parent gets one as well. Really the best thing to do is join a local club and continue clay pigeon shooting 🙂
The Mossberg 940 JM PRO for $1015 Us Out of the box has all those suggest improvements you just mentioned. Nice review sir. Awesome beautiful looking shotgun.
Brilliant review Hallam.
It appears, that Beretta made no mods to the 1301, instead they send the 1301 to tony and pimp up the old 1301 making it the 1301 pro-comp
I've heard 9+1 and 10+1 which is it?
Is it possible to shoot Nickel Plated Lead ammunition with this shotgun
I don't think we'll be able to get the 1301 Comp Pro in the US - How do you think an A400 Xtreme Plus with 26 inch barrel would fair in competition in contrast with the 1301 Comp Pro? Because the A400 seems to have everything the 1301 Pro does, except for maybe the upgrades to the way the gun feeds. The downside is it's got an extra 2 inches of barrel The upside to the A400 is it's got the extended forcing cone barrel that is suppose to help patterning and reduce recoil. But as far as I can tell, the 1301 Comp Pro is basically taking all the stuff they created for the A400 Xtreme Plus and then putting it on the 1301 Comp. The rails and barrels of the 1301 comp can be put onto an A400 Xtreme Plus, so there seems to be cross compatibility of parts.
Is this shotgun still a good choice today?
How do I get this rifle? It’s well nice
Vs. Mossberg 940?
Does anyone have experience shooting target load with it? will it cycle reliably
I just picked one up at a shop yesterday and it didn’t come with the extended tube. 😢
The PRO should 100% come with the tube, I know the previous model had it as an optional extra.
EnglishShooting apparently due to import regulations they don’t in America. And the one dealer for Tony System is out of stock. So they can’t import them already on the shotgun, but can still get them in separately. Bonkers.
Vs. Mossberg JM Pro??
Yes let see that ... That would be the new 2020 Mossberg 940 JM Pro (just out). Yes lets see that comparison, especially on the 1500 fired rounds without cleaning aspect, as there is substantial changes made to the 940 JM Pro over the Mossberg 930 JM Pro
CanmoreGroup The 930 runs like a freight train and eats everything from low brass to slugs fast and without any problems. I’m amazed.
Is that the 21" or the 24" barrel model?
it's the 24" as we can own the 21" version in the UK.
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nice video. here in russia almost all top ipsc shooters prefer benelli m2 over beretta 1301. btw is it legal to own a high capacity semi-auto shotguns in the UK? i hear u guys have one of the most restricted gun law in europe. may be that's the reason why britain is so bad in ipsc competitions.
They are legal, just a bit more restricted with more hoops to jump through.
Are we allowed these in the UK..
Yes, under a section 1 firearms certificate.
Thoughts on this compared to the stoeger m3k ?
Both are out of the box and ready to go, the 1301 slightly more so. The M3K is a lower quality gun and will require more work to get running as slick as the 1301. The biggest difference is the price, the 1301 is going to be 3 times the price. I think it's worth it for the 1301, and I've own one and a M3000. If you're looking to get started you're not going to go wrong with the M3K, if you're looking to compete on an international level go for the 1301.
I'm curious if you ended up getting a stoeger I had two friends with the m3000 series and that gun had a very hard run in before it would cycle everything they wanted.
For the price they definitely do fit the bill but there's a few things fit and finish and functionality wise that are left to be desired.
@ M S I ended up getting a typhoon
All these Comp/Pro type of flag ship guns still need to go to a gunsmith to get the loading port opened further. I applaud for your honest review. I think most shooters will be better off getting a regular model and send it to a reputable shop or gunsmith for proper tuning.
It's a shame these guns don't come 100% ready, the Breda B12i is the closest but still needs work. I still think it's worth buying the Comp/Pro models, whether it's an M3K, B12i, 1301 Comp Pro or M2 SP. You get a lot extra for the money, take the M3K over the M3000, for £75 you get the extended tube, enlarged bolt release and enlarged safety.
Some good things and some bad things with the new Beretta 1301 comp. We shall see how it performs. Shame they didn't open up that loading port since when you are a practical shooter, that ergonomic difference shaves precious fractions of a second off your time.
You think you could get me one of those tube extensions and send it to the United States? I’ll pay you
Drop MagLoad an email, info@magload.co.uk
@@EnglishShooting I will certainly do that, thanks.
Tell your gun shop this
Overkill for a clay gun?
If you shoot clays well with it why not!
Seems like a fantastic shotgun. As far as I'm concerned, overkill for clay shooting would be anything bigger than a cannon with grapeshot :)
The grey one had no trigger
It was out for modification
At lease another 500 to be ready for 3 gun.
You can own this banga in England but can't own a handgun?
Pretty much!
You can have handguns to a certain degree but it’s hard work and they don’t really look 👀 like normal handguns
The pro is a major ugrade for sure...it comes with a trigger group...!!! lol
😂😂
It copied FN SLP competition from 12 years ago
Which copied in turn Benelli M1 Super 90 entered in service 35 yrs ago.