The Beretta 1301 Tactical FDE is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, built around an 18.5" barrel with a 3" chamber and 4+1 capacity. At 6.3 lbs and 37.39" overall, it's on the lighter end for a tactical shotgun, which shows in how quickly it comes up on target.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: 1301
- Series: Tactical
- GSIN: BRTTA-TE7JS51J
- UPC: 082442894157
- Action Type: Semi-Automatic
- Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Barrel Length: 18.5 inches (18.5")
- Chamber Size: 3 inches (3")
- Magazine Capacity: 4+1 rounds
- Weight: 6.3 lbs (100.8 ounces)
- Length of Pull: 13 inches (13")
- Overall Length: 37.39 inches (37.39")
- Receiver Material: Aluminum
- Stock Material/Finish: Synthetic / Flat Dark Earth
- Choke Configuration: Optima-Choke HP
- Sights General Setup: Ghost Ring & Picatinny Rail
Detailed Features
The aluminum receiver keeps weight down while holding up structurally. Ghost ring sights are faster than bead-only setups, and the Picatinny rail adds mounting flexibility for lights or optics. Optima-Choke HP lets you swap chokes to adjust pattern density for different loads or ranges. The FDE finish reduces glare and blends into field environments more readily than a polished surface.
Usage Scenarios
At 18.5" it's compact enough for home defense without being awkward indoors, yet handles well for upland or waterfowl if you don't mind the shorter barrel. In competitive 3-gun settings the semi-auto cycling and ghost ring combo allows fast target-to-target transitions. The rubber recoil pad takes some edge off heavy loads, which matters during long range sessions.