Beretta A400 Upland
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 2011
Also known as: A400 Upland Kick-Off Plus
Overview
The Beretta A400 Upland is a 12-gauge gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed for upland bird hunting, built on Beretta's A400 platform with the fast-cycling Blink (B-Link) gas operating system and a Steelium barrel. Introduced in 2011, it pairs a lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver with a traditional oil-finished walnut stock and the Kick-Off hydraulic recoil-reduction system in the buttstock to soften felt recoil. Chambered for 3-inch shells and offered with 26- or 28-inch Optima-Bore HP barrels, it is aimed at hunters who want a light, quick-handling field gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2990 g (105.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Bronze |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety, Cartridge Cut Off
- Features: Blink Gas System, Kick Off Recoil Reduction, Steelium Barrel, Optima Bore Hp, Self Cleaning Piston, Rotating Bolt, Walnut Stock, Optima Choke Hp Tubes
Variants
- Beretta A400 Upland Kick-Off Plus - Improved
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Distinguished from the waterfowl-oriented A400 Xtreme by its wood stock, bronze-anodized receiver, and 3-inch (rather than 3.5-inch) chamber. Current production is offered with the Kick-Off Plus recoil-reduction system.
Background
Beretta markets the A400 series' Blink gas system as the fastest-cycling semi-automatic shotgun action on the market, capable of firing multiple shots faster than a shooter can typically track, while the Kick-Off system's hydraulic dampers in the stock cut felt recoil by up to 50 percent.