The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus is a semi-automatic shotgun built for hunters and sport shooters who need reliable operation across a wide range of conditions. It handles waterfowl hunting and upland game shooting well, and the gas-operated action cycles a broad spectrum of loads. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Beretta 
• Model: A400 Xtreme Plus 
• Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 2 + 1 (as per manufacturer specifications) 
• Weight: 7.4 lbs. 
• Finish: Veil Avayde Camo 
• Safety Features: Two Position Crossbolt Safety 
• Chamber Size: 3.5 inches 
• Choke Type: Optima HP Extended (5 included) 
• Additional Features: 
  • Kick-Off MEGA System for reduced recoil 
  • Steelium Plus Barrel technology 
  • 7x7 Stepped Ventilated Rib 
     

Detailed Features 

 
The Kick-Off MEGA System is a hydraulic recoil reduction mechanism built into the stock. It noticeably cuts felt recoil, which matters during long shooting sessions or when running heavy waterfowl loads back to back. 
 
The Steelium Plus barrel is cold hammer-forged and tapered to shift balance forward slightly. The 7x7 stepped ventilated rib cools faster than a solid rib and gives a clean sight picture. 
 
Five Optima HP Extended chokes ship with the gun, covering the range from cylinder to full. Swapping them in the field is straightforward with or without a wrench.

Owners of the A400 Xtreme Plus generally come away satisfied, though feedback splits along a few predictable lines.

The gas-operated system gets consistent praise for taming recoil, especially with heavy 3.5-inch loads. Shooters running it for waterfowl note it cycles reliably even after wading through mud and water, which matters more than any aesthetic consideration.

Versatility comes up often. The 3.5-inch chamber handles everything from light target loads to magnum steel, and the five included Optima HP chokes give real flexibility without buying extras.

Build quality is generally well-regarded. Beretta's fit and finish on this model are consistent, and the adjustable stock and ambidextrous safety work as advertised.

The main complaints center on weight (7.4 lbs. is on the heavier end for an all-day hunt) and price. Most buyers acknowledge it costs more than comparable semi-autos, though they tend to justify it on durability and cycling reliability.

The Veil Avayde camo pattern blends well in marsh and field settings. New shooters sometimes find the feature set a bit much at first, but it becomes intuitive with range time.

Maintenance is standard for a gas-operated semi-auto. The design is not especially difficult to strip and clean.