So I’m about to have the funds to finally snag up a respectable tactical shotgun. But I’m torn between two, the Beretta 1301 tactical gen2, and the Beretta A300 ultima patrol.
So, my pro/con list:
1301:
Pro: uh, it’s a Beretta 1301! longer forcing cone, nicer barrel, faster action (I have the same action/barrel combo in my A400 and I love it). Maybe it will retain its value long term?
Con: more money, gotta buy a mag extension/light/sling mount, no optic mount without buying parts. All together, about $400 more for the gun, $450 more for parts.
A300 ultima:
Pro: it’s still a beretta! cheaper, optic ready, forend is prepped for light/sling mount,
Con: it’s not a 1301. single action bar/slower gas system/short forcing cone. Granted, I think it’s still pretty similar to my al390 which I love. So not necessarily bad, but a disadvantage. Might not retain its value as well long term?
I have chokes for both, but I don’t think any of my spare parts work for either, with the exception of the real basic obvious stuff.
Thoughts? Anyone have the A300 ultima patrol? Thoughts?
So, my pro/con list:
1301:
Pro: uh, it’s a Beretta 1301! longer forcing cone, nicer barrel, faster action (I have the same action/barrel combo in my A400 and I love it). Maybe it will retain its value long term?
Con: more money, gotta buy a mag extension/light/sling mount, no optic mount without buying parts. All together, about $400 more for the gun, $450 more for parts.
A300 ultima:
Pro: it’s still a beretta! cheaper, optic ready, forend is prepped for light/sling mount,
Con: it’s not a 1301. single action bar/slower gas system/short forcing cone. Granted, I think it’s still pretty similar to my al390 which I love. So not necessarily bad, but a disadvantage. Might not retain its value as well long term?
I have chokes for both, but I don’t think any of my spare parts work for either, with the exception of the real basic obvious stuff.
Thoughts? Anyone have the A300 ultima patrol? Thoughts?