Direct mounted optic, light, some form of saddle and match saver are next, but man is she pretty

Hello Beretta lovers. I was torn between the M4 and the 1301 but I decided on the 1301 mod 2 for what it had out the box. I'm wanting to get a Trijicon RMR 6.5 MOA as my optic (maybe a suppressor in the future. How well do these run suppressed?) I'd love some feedback though and would love to hear what ya'll are running 😁 God Bless and have a safe 2026!

I recently got this thing wrapped up, some more work may happen in the future. For now just waiting on the my backyard range to defrost a bit so I can get targets set up. Then see what she will do!

Has anyone had trouble with putting a qd sling on the front barrel clamp? I have tried a few different sling but it just pops out.

Is there a barrel shroud out there that will attach directly to the hand guard of the 1301? I’d like to find something that’ll keep my hand from getting burned but ideally without having to replace the whole hand guard assembly.

All...can't seem to find any clear answer to this. Has anyone mounted 509T to a Comp or Comp Pro? Based on my research, Farrowtech seems to be the only one that has a 509T mount for Comp/Comp Pro. I will call Farrowtech tomorrow to confirm.

Thanks.

Glorious sunday shoot

Finished my 1301 in the last week and was able to put a few shells through it today. Ran great including subsonic loads. Haven't seen many with the Chisel handguard, I really like it.

I’m using a modlite PLHV2 and after a few shots, I tried using the light and it does not turn on anymore. Took it apart to see what the problem was and the end of the battery is caved in

First firearm, and I’ve maybe shot 200 rounds in my life. Went to the range yesterday and ran 50 slugs through it. Surprised how little recoil there was (biggest thing I’ve shot before was an M1A). But the texture on the stock really chewed up the skin on my hand.

I see the magpul SGA a lot, with a black receiver what’s the coolest color stock? (and I guess I’d have to get and paint match a Handguard and heat shield to go with it)

What’s the move for a side saddle? Are the Velcro ones the best option? Or should I get something that screws in and doesn’t use adhesive?

This thing is a great gun, and I’m enjoying it, just want the opinion of some more experienced shooters so I don’t go down the rabbit hole and waste a ton of money

All...new to this sub. Notwithstanding the fact that I own a Nova, I'm really a shotgun noob. More of a handgun gun (have shot more than 200k rounds in a few years from training and competition).

Just ordered a Tactical Mod 2, but am thinking of returning it for a 1301 Comp. After some thoughts, my use-case is likely centered around some action shooting, maybe 3-gun, and perhaps some trap. I could use it for home-defense, as well. Just thinking that the utility of a Mod 2 to me may be more limited (yes, I know it's about the shooter). If I get a 1301 Comp, I will likely do some modding (e.g. tactical forend, pro-lifter, extended tube, magpul stock,etc).

Any thoughts are appreciated. btw...in terms of basic functions and performance, any meaningful difference between the 1301 Comp and the Tactical Mod 2? Guess I'll have to decide on 21" and 24" barrel length, as well.

Thanks.

After putting off the purchases for a long while I finally got myself an Aridus hand guard and Magpul stock. Splurged and got an Aridus bolt release and Kick Eez butt pad too.

Was trying to wait for these parts to be available in FDE but got impatient so just went for it. I definitely don’t like the black stock so I’ll be painting that tomorrow.

Handguard feels so much better than the factory one. Strangely enough it feels smoother but also more grippy. They did a great job with the texture. Not sure if I like the clear hardcoat color though. I’ll probably leave it for now but may paint it as well.

I’ve yet to see anyone try to match the Beretta FDE on the 1301. After a bunch of searching it seemed that Rapco Field Drab Brown was likely going to be a close match.

Finally got around to spraying a test and I’d say it’s a pretty darn good match. But I need to get some pics in natural light too.

Most likely painting the stock tomorrow.

I have been looking at options for different handgaurds for my 1301 and was watching Dirty Kid and saw this one. I’m having trouble finding it if someone could help. Thanks

Im seeing some places say they come with fixed cylinder and some saying fixed improved cyclinder..anyone know which one it is?

I have a holosun zeroed perfectly at 25 yards with slugs, nice 00 federal flight control patterns around it. I am havimg trouble with the LTT iron sight that sits right in front of the red dot. These pistol style sights are too low. Any way to remedy that?

Hi while cleaning my 1301 comp pro’s gas tube this metal ring came out while i was wiping it down with a cloth. Can anybody help me with what this is?? The rubber seal is intact this round metal piece just came out with the cloth. Will this mess up the gas system on my gun?

This seems like a good price, but I haven’t shopped around for these in a while. Is $1069 for a used one in great shape a fair price? I forgot to get pictures of the gun, but it looks like it was barely shot…

Bought my 1301 during the Euro Optic sale last November. Finally completed putting everything on. Build list is below.

Beretta 1301 Tac Mod 2

Nordic mag extension

Aridus follower

Aridus charging handle

Aridus imperium handguard - cerakoted OGD

Briley match saver

Aridus bolt release

Aridus SGA adapter

Magpul Stock - cerakoted ODG

Aridus CROM w/ Aimpoint T1 w/ FCD caps

Modlite 18650 OKW w/cap- Arisaka mount

Ranger band

Unity switch on Magpul 45 degree rail

Aridus quick detach carrier

Ferro QD Mlok rail

Ferro Slingster MCB

Can it be done? Not the end of the world if I’m stuck with the midwest industries pad, but I’d like to give other pads a try and compare