Beretta 1301 Tactical C
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 2023
Also known as: 1301 Tactical C
Overview
The Beretta 1301 Tactical C is a 12-gauge gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun, the current-generation update of Beretta's 1301 Tactical designed for law enforcement, home defense, and 3-gun/tactical competition. It retains the ultra-fast BLINK gas operating system, cold hammer-forged back-bored barrel, and oversized controls of the original while adding new stock and finish options (Black Syn, FDE, ODG, Gray and the Chisel stock) and both standard and extended magazine tubes offering 5+1 or 7+1 capacity.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2950 g (104.1 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 965 mm (37.99") |
| Barrel Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2060 J (1519 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 ga, 12-bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Crossbolt Safety
- Features: Blink Gas System, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Backbored Barrel, Rotating Bolt, Oversized Controls, Ghost Ring Sights, Picatinny Rail, Interchangeable Chokes, Enlarged Loading Port, Self Cleaning Piston, 3 Inch Chamber, Extended Magazine Option
Variants
- 1301 Tactical C Black Syn - Standard
- 1301 Tactical C FDE - Cosmetic
- 1301 Tactical C Chisel Stock - Enhanced
Base model
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Current-generation configuration of the 1301 Tactical family; exact production figures not published.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
The '1301 Tactical C' designation marks Beretta USA's revised current-production generation of the 1301 Tactical family, offered in multiple stock/finish configurations and standard or extended (7+1) magazine capacities. Platform specifications are shared with the original 1301 Tactical.
Background
The 1301 Tactical's BLINK gas system cycles up to 36% faster than comparable competition designs, letting a skilled shooter fire a full tube of buckshot before the first ejected hull hits the ground - which is exactly why it became a favorite of tactical instructors and 3-gun shooters alike.