Tell me about your 1301 Comp Pro. Yes the one with the blue receiver.

What do you like about it and what don't you like?

If you wish you purchased something different, which other shotgun would it be?

ETA:
Looking at the 21 inch barrel instead of 24.

I too am interested in this.

I don’t own a comp pro but I have a few hundred rounds through one. The biggest thing I like about it over my 1301 Tactical is the enlarged loading port. You wouldn’t think it would make a difference but it does. I wish Beretta would offer the Tactical model with the enlarged loading port. It’s only real difference over the Tactical model besides the enlarged loading port is the longer forcing cone. While both versions have the Steelium barrel, the comp pro has a 80mm forcing cone vs the Tactical which has a 60mm. This helps it pattern a little better and more consistently though I doubt many would notice such a small change like that, especially with more modern ammo like the flite control stuff. Though it should be pointed out that the longer forcing cone on the Beretta 1301s is kind of unique as most semi auto guns only have a quarter inch or so of a forcing cone. The advantage being the Berettas will still offer decent accuracy even when using cheap ammo. I can’t say I found anything to complain about with the Comp Pro. It swung great, trigger is good. It’s a typical 1301 with a flashy blue receiver. What I found interesting is that while the barrel length was 24” it didn’t feel like a 24” barrel shotgun. It felt more like 20”. This is the same feeling as the Tactical model feeling like a shorter shotgun than it is. This makes it feel very light, quick, and handy. The gun I was using belonged to a friend and had a Nordic comp extension which gave it a 10+1 capacity. It could pull double duty as a HD or SD shotgun if needed. Aimpoint makes their P2 Acro with a rib mount now, that would be an interesting combination. I don’t think you’d be disappointed with the 1301 series, no matter what version you get. Across the board in my opinion it is the best shotgun currently on the market. The B-Link gas system and rotating bolt is fast with very little maintenance required. I don’t clean my 1301s until around 500-1,000 shells and I’ve never experienced any issues. Insane reliability even when dry and very dirty.

Great info, thanks.

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Yeah the 24” barrel on the 1301 doesn't feel like a 24” barrel and it can pretty much do everything you need a shotgun to do.

I think it’s the most versatile gun in Berettas catalog.  I like it so much that when a second popped up in the Cabelas gun library I ended up with 2 both 24”.  I use it for sporting clays.

I always wanted a Benelli M4 with a ribbed barrel but this is close enough, although I will end up with a 21” or chop one to 18ish.

Waiting for my bonus check to come in then may be able to pick up a brand new one for about $1500.

As an all around shotgun I would say the 1301 Comp Pro has zero cons.