NGD: buckshot delivery service

For reasons I can't explain, I cannot bring myself to put Velcro on a gun. I know it can be strong and hold well but I just cant do it. Ive used bandoleers and belt rigs. I'm not a huge fan of Safariland holsters, but their perforated belt with the inner belt is the bomb. I used that belt along with the Safariland 8 shell holster with some success in 3 gun and 2 gun match play.

One of my Shockwaves has a side saddle. It's all aluminum. Works well. My 940 Pro also has a side saddle with an aluminum base and plastic 'clips' that hold the shells.

Optics... My 940 Pro has a CT HRO (made for heavy recoil) mounted directly on the Pic rail and so far it has stayed put and held zero. Very happy with it.

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I’m carefully evaluating what I want and don’t want to add/upgrade. The weapon is so well-engineered and fits me well without adding anything, maybe save for adding one stock spacer. But I do see the writing on the wall for certain things.

1. Upgrade the mag extension tube & clamp
2. Add the right flashlight w/remote switch
3. Upgrade front sight blade (Grn dot/tritium)
4. Install a nice sling
5. Chisel Folding/locking buttstock with a particular pistol grip
6. RDS

For me, since I don’t foresee battle duty (lol) I’m not sure I need a handguard, and therefore a forend upgrade with it. Then again, flashlight cable routing might be facilitated well with one.
I may fondle a few options and change my mind later on. Shrugs. I just want it dependable and simple, with nothing other than what is needed. The folding stock is, albeit pricey, one of those ones I want for my purposes.
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
For reasons I can't explain, I cannot bring myself to put Velcro on a gun. I know it can be strong and hold well but I just cant do it. Ive used bandoleers and belt rigs. I'm not a huge fan of Safariland holsters, but their perforated belt with the inner belt is the bomb. I used that belt along with the Safariland 8 shell holster with some success in 3 gun and 2 gun match play.

One of my Shockwaves has a side saddle. It's all aluminum. Works well. My 940 Pro also has a side saddle with an aluminum base and plastic 'clips' that hold the shells.

Optics... My 940 Pro has a CT HRO (made for heavy recoil) mounted directly on the Pic rail and so far it has stayed put and held zero. Very happy with it.

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I don't want to put velcro on the receiver, either, fwiw. Yes it's a great option and place for extra ammo, though. but those other options for that area are pretty bulky if one wants a folding stock.

Thx for the tip on the CT HRO.
 
One stock option you guys missed - if you like the Shockwave and you like the 1301 why not combine the two? There are adapters available that will allow one to install any Mossberg 500/590 stock on your 1301.

I was not crazy about the velcro on the side either but it does not add bulk to the gun. It is a rather svelte boomstick, or was until I started bolting things to it. A side saddle would add even more bulk.

I have been watching videos of people quad loading off a competition style belt, seeing it done well is one of those human activities that is elegant to watch. There is one curly haired pro shooter who is among the best!
 
Alex said:
One stock option you guys missed - if you like the Shockwave and you like the 1301 why not combine the two? There are adapters available that will allow one to install any Mossberg 500/590 stock on your 1301.

I was not crazy about the velcro on the side either but it does not add bulk to the gun. It is a rather svelte boomstick, or was until I started bolting things to it. A side saddle would add even more bulk.

I have been watching videos of people quad loading off a competition style belt, seeing it done well is one of those human activities that is elegant to watch. There is one curly haired pro shooter who is among the best!
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I think the advantage of the side saddle is mainly home defense. Thus ideal for the Shockwave. Nobody is going to put on a belt when there’s a bump in the night.

Competition.. belt for sure. Zombie apocalypse… The bandolier.

I'm pretty happy with the Chisel on the Beretta. The Shockwave... birdshead is fine with me. It also makes for a fine club if you miss six times and run out of shells. I have become attached to the Remington V3 TAC13. Basically a semiautomatic version of a Shockwave.

My druthers would be a longer shottie with a stock or brace if I have to take the fight outdoors. Inside the house the Shockwave (or V3 TAC) is ideal. Easy to swing in an enclosed space with narrow hallways, stairs, corners.

I should mention the KSG earns an honorable mention in the home defense realm. Two tubes. One with slugs the other with buck. You can put a pound of lead in the air in seconds. On the other hand, reloading is slower than a Shockwave or other traditional shotgun.

My wife has been schooled on using the 20ga Shockwave. The 12 gauge is too much for her. We have his/her Shockwaves but dont wear matching pj's.

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Bongo Lewi said:
The Shockwave... birdshead is fine with me. It also makes for a fine club if you miss six times and run out of shells.
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An M1917 would probably discourage anyone from getting into clubbing distance.
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I did a complete teardown for cleaning, it was filthy!

While putting it back together I left out the magazine spring retainer and was able to get 7 rounds of the Federal 00 buck into the tube. Before only 6 would fit while it would accept 7 rounds of the slightly shorter slug and birdshot cartridges.
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The plug is there to prevent an unpleasant jack-in-the-box experience when dismantling the gun. Remind me to hang on to the magazine plug next time I take this thing apart. I got a taste of that when cleaning the bolt assembly, its spring came flying out at me.

BTW, the pdf manual for this thing leaves a bit to be desired. Does a seperate armorer's manual exist?
 
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I did a complete teardown for cleaning, it was filthy!

While putting it back together I left out the magazine spring retainer and was able to get 7 rounds of the Federal 00 buck into the tube. Before only 6 would fit while it would accept 7 rounds of the slightly shorter slug and birdshot cartridges.
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The plug is there to prevent an unpleasant jack-in-the-box experience when dismantling the gun. Remind me to hang on to the magazine plug next time I take this thing apart. I got a taste of that when cleaning the bolt assembly, its spring came flying out at me.

BTW, the pdf manual for this thing leaves a bit to be desired. Does a seperate armorer's manual exist?
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I have not cleaned mine yet. I did discover as you mention that the capacity of 7 is based on the slightly shorter European buck shells. Or so I was told. Slugs were fine. Same as you. I haven’t run any birdshot thru it yet

I’m definitely switching the plastic extension to metal. Not essential but I’m doing it anyway. I always replace plastic guide rods on pistols too. More of a habit than necessity.

Still no progress on an optic
 
This doesn't increase capacity beyond 7 but it is metal: MXT Beretta 1301 Extension for Tactical Model

I think I'm going to order this and also the low friction follower.

I suppose you could use a coupler and add another extension. Or use a 3rd party tube made for the competition model. It would protrude well beyond the muzzle though. The only problem with that is the tube tends to get dirty and burned. But that's just cosmetic.

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I did a complete teardown for cleaning, it was filthy!

While putting it back together I left out the magazine spring retainer and was able to get 7 rounds of the Federal 00 buck into the tube. Before only 6 would fit while it would accept 7 rounds of the slightly shorter slug and birdshot cartridges.
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The plug is there to prevent an unpleasant jack-in-the-box experience when dismantling the gun. Remind me to hang on to the magazine plug next time I take this thing apart. I got a taste of that when cleaning the bolt assembly, its spring came flying out at me.

BTW, the pdf manual for this thing leaves a bit to be desired. Does a seperate armorer's manual exist?
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I too, find the downloadable ‘manual’ cheep and lacking. It’s understood that this tactic is a cost-saving measure for many companies today; but hey this is a Beretta, and the manual sucks and is composed by someone who must have been on a lithium and LSD cocktail. I’m hoping there will be a third party offering that’s streamlined/simplified and to the point. The Beretta PDF is like an Andy Warhol bad dream.

The/some info is buried in there amongst the clutter. It’s just so inconvenient, and imo incomplete. Shame on you, Beretta.
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
This doesn't increase capacity beyond 7 but it is metal: MXT Beretta 1301 Extension for Tactical Model

I think I'm going to order this and also the low friction follower.

I suppose you could use a coupler and add another extension. Or use a 3rd party tube made for the competition model. It would protrude well beyond the muzzle though. The only problem with that is the tube tends to get dirty and burned. But that's just cosmetic.

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BL- I like that solution much better than the gg&g “mag tube cover”. Very cool.

You mind if I play tag along here on that item? Right now I’m looking for the right weapon light that suits me, and I want to ditch that OEM plastic tube we both have.
 
I thought it might be a better choice than the GG&G. Have at it!
 
Bongo Lewi said:
I thought it might be a better choice than the GG&G. Have at it!
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Sadly it doesn't appear this one will work with the 1301 Mod 2 tactical. I find this a bit confusing. Must fit the 5-round "tactical" model methinks....

(thus the gg&g metal SLIPCOVER to replace the OEM polymer sleeve) Now, I haven't yet had mine apart, but this below makes sense. (Alex or BL have you had yours apart yet to confirm or deny?)

Stated on the website Extension Fituy Guide:

5 round factory capacity: (scroll down to the notes section)
"Nordic Components offers a dedicated package for the Beretta 1301 Tactical, featuring a custom-designed +2 extension tube for a flush fit to the shotgun’s muzzle.

If your 1301 Tactical has a factory extension, like the one below, you cannot utilize our system."

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Strange. How do they do this ? (Above)

I’m having a hard time believing the 5 shot is different from the 7 as far as the mag extension fitment goes. the threads, etc.

Now I’m intrigued. It’s just a threaded tube with a matching spring
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
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Strange. How do they do this ? (Above)

I’m having a hard time believing the 5 shot is different from the 7 as far as the mag extension fitment goes. the threads, etc.

Now I’m intrigued. It’s just a threaded tube with a matching spring
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It appears the 5 shot has a shorter OEM tube than the 7, and then beretta slips a polymer cover over the exposed 2 shot portion of said 7 shot tube, hence gg and g stating it’s a metal COVER that replaces the polymer OEM cover and they state it’s NOT a mag extension, just a cover. Go figure. I think I’m reading it right.
 
I’d tinker with mine right now and see, but already have 2 or 3 projects I need to wrap up before starting another. Lol
 

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