The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus Max-7 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 3.5-inch chamber and 28-inch barrel, purpose-built for waterfowl hunting. At 6.8 lbs. and 51 inches overall, it's light for its class. The Realtree Max-7 camo covers the entire gun. The Kick-Off recoil reduction system is built into the fixed stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model Name: A400 Xtreme Plus Max-7 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Chamber: 3.5 inches 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 2+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 51 inches 
• Weight: 6.8 lbs. (approx.) 
• Sights: Front Fiber Optic / Integral Mid-Bead 
• Stock Type: Fixed Kick-Off 
• Grip Finish: Black Grip Panels 
• Trigger Finish: Chrome-Plated 
• Safety Mechanism: Cross-Bolt 
• Finish Color/Pattern: Realtree Max-7 Camouflage 
   

Features 

The Kick-Off system is a hydraulic buffer in the stock that absorbs recoil energy, particularly noticeable when running heavy 3.5-inch steel loads. It's not just felt-recoil reduction padding; it's a mechanical system that dampens the actual force before it reaches your shoulder, which allows faster recovery for follow-up shots. The Optima-Choke HP system gives you extended choke tubes with a parallel section for more consistent patterns. 
 
The aluminum alloy receiver keeps weight at 6.8 lbs. despite the 3.5-inch chamber capability. Fiber optic front sight and mid-bead give you two reference points on the rib. The Realtree Max-7 pattern is specifically designed for flooded timber and cattail marsh environments. Chrome-plated trigger and cross-bolt safety are standard.

The A400 Xtreme Plus Max-7 draws consistent feedback from serious waterfowl hunters who run heavy loads through their shotguns regularly. Reliability in wet, cold conditions is the most praised attribute. Owners report reliable cycling with steel, bismuth, and tungsten loads in temperatures that cause other semi-autos to struggle.

The Kick-Off system generates strong positive feedback. Hunters who shoot a lot of 3.5-inch loads notice a real difference in fatigue compared to guns without it. The light weight at 6.8 lbs. also reduces shoulder fatigue on long days.

The Realtree Max-7 pattern gets practical approval for marsh and flooded timber environments where it performs well. Price is consistently mentioned as the main barrier. The A400 Xtreme Plus sits at the upper end of waterfowl shotgun pricing. Most owners who made the purchase conclude the performance justifies the cost, and several mention it's their last waterfowl shotgun purchase. Negative feedback is minimal; occasional mentions of the limited 2+1 magazine capacity in states where that's the practical limit anyway.