It's legit interesting to me how different people perceive recoil. Both James and Ernest are experienced, competent shotgunners who agree that the 1301 kicks less than the a300. For me, it's more of the difference in 'jumpiness', for lack of a better term. The increased bolt velocity of the 1301 makes it jump around more for me, which is probably exacerbated by how much I shoot pump guns that have a single-phase recoil impulse. All of the semis jump around more for me, just because you have the initial recoil, then the bolt slamming back and forth in the action. So for me, I perceive the a300 as being less jumpy than the 1301, but it's a small difference. They're both great guns serving different market niches extremely well.

When you did your Mossberg Maverick 88 500 rd burn, Mossberg accepted the challenge and said "Bring it on" and they have sponsored this channel in the past. I'd be interested in seeing a side-by-side of the Mossberg 940 Tactical vs. Beretta A300 Patrol. A battle of the $900 semi-auto boomsticks.

Whipping sideways into the disabled parking like a true gentleman

I’m so happy we’re living through this tactical shotgun renaissance. I REALLY hope we see Benelli make a new offering to the market.

Love how the dude totally drops a part on the concrete at the 7:38 mark and tries to pretend nothing happened. 😂

7:37. Was that my order you just dropped on the floor??😂😂😂

Great video. Can't wait to see if Langton Tactical does something for the A300. I get the whole "if you're going to spend more just buy a 1301" argument, but a A300 tactical with $500 in accessories is still $95 cheaper than a 1301 with no accessories at all. More importantly, it's a lot more available at the moment.

Beretta has done a great job of marketing their price increase on the 1301. You could get one for 950-1k just a year ago. The problem for them was people found out it's a better gun than the Benelli M4 (Beretta owns Benelli) and were just buying 1301's for half the price. So they needed to find a way to increase the pricepoint. Enter the A300, a tactical version of the hunting rifle they've sold for years, marketed as a budget 1301, and increased the 1301 by $400. They make videos explaining the cost "oh it's chrome, that's why". Well the 1301 comp is still around $1100, with the same guts. They're just capitalizing on the 1301 tactical being popular. I don't blame them wanting to make more money, but it's comical how quickly everyone seems to bought their story and just accepted the price increase.

Ernest is one of the greatest gun guys in The Country. Who else would put 50,000 rounds through a Beretta Px4 in one year to prove what a great pistol it is?

Far more research, content and information than any TV show has ever done on a shotgun or other firearm. Thank you.

This is a great video James. I just bought an A300 Patrol and I love it. However…, I never shot the 1301 Tac and the $500 difference was a factor for me. I think the good news is; both are a great choice for what I’d be using it for which is Home defense & training needs. Thanks for doing this comparison!!

James Reeves: doing God's work. I bet it is a huge relief to finally get this out there. Thank you. I try not to be a fan boy, but it's hard with my PX4 and A300

A simple question was asked, and the man's response was a beautiful documentary.👏👏👏

I like the side by side comparison with subject matter experts. I wouldnt mind seeing this with some pistols and other rifles. Maybe just comparing different models based on there price points.

😂 That scene in the intro where the woman in foreground hears James and Ernest behind her talking about how good it feels with James’s low moaning and she makes a quick exit “l’ll just get out of the way” like she’s giving you guys some privacy to have your moment! Hysterical!

Very well done james. I'd like to see a a300 Ultima versus a mossberg 940 pro. I feel as though these are very much direct competition

Big boy was out of breath just talking.. what a shame . Love the video

“Beretta is great at marketing.” Me thinking about American Gladiator Nitro being in the PX4 ad, wipes a tear from his eye. “Yes. Yes, they are!”

James, i must say this is the best comparison video between the Baretta 1301 & The A300 that i have ever watched. Keep up the excellent work.

I so wanted a Beretta 1301 but no one around me had one in stock. I could order one but the wait was a bit. Happened on a Mossberg 590 Tactical (I know, it's a pump), and bought that. Still wanted an auto loader though. My old Remington 1100's are not tactical at all and are ungodly to wield except for hunting. The shotgun God's smiled on me and I found an older, barely used FN SLP mk1. Awesome shotgun with 8+1 stock capacity. Seller even had the tri rail with it. I love it. Still want a 1301 though. 😂

My A300 doesn't care what you load into it. I have shot some super soft bird shot that the double barrel guys like, and the A300 blazes through it. I might get an 1301 some day, but right now the A300 is more than enough.

As a gun novice, this is the type of video that is well done for anyone wanting to buy a shotgun. Extremely informative and educational. Thank you for posting this.

James def has a thing for shotguns. I feel the love from here😂 I was the only shotgun instructor at my agency, the other instructors wanted to get rid of them but unless you ran one in a defensive/instructor course you’ll never appreciate there use. The agency ended up selling them 😞

I love the competition from mossberg and beretta. I hope to see more. I own a 1301 and looking to take a tactical shotgun course in the near future. Shotguns are so good on a defensive level. 💪

At 7:38, the guy in the background on the right side of the frame dropped whatever he was working on, to the floor. It made me chuckle.

You guys are turning me into a Beretta fanboy. Damn I’m going to need one of these.

Best video opening ever.

I purchased the beretta 1301 tactical with pistol grip new gen I love it

Buy once cry once. Get the 1301. I shoot a lot of Beretta shotguns in very adverse conditions. The 1301 is much more reliable. Especially when it gets cold.

I was going to buy an A300 but bought a 1301. I am very happy with the purchase.

My takeaway from this is that my best option is to just buy both🤔

I love that. "Were those all on target?"

Will they charge less for the fire control mechanism dropped at 7:39?

My wife bought me an OD green 1301 a while back and I love it. Nordic +2 tubular magazine extension is a great upgrade.

Great. That's pretty much what I wanted to hear. I only wanted an A300 to be a "good enough/great enough" shotgun. The price point of the 1301 isn't really so bad to me but rather the lack of availability of the 1301 _anywhere_ and my local shop had a few A300s in stock. Good to hear everything in this video.

Great video as always James. Keep up the strong work!

Great job James, I appreciate the time you put into making these videos.

I can get the A300 for $900 with free shipping, but 900 is still a lot of money for a shotgun. I have a Russian Molot Vepr 12 I paid 700 for when you could get one, but no tube-fed tactical shotgun. The Beretta A300 fits the bill perfectly, but I will have to think long & hard about spending that kind of money on another gun. I am very impressed with your reviews of this shotgun, and it's reliability. I personally think it's a better choice for the money than the Benelli M2, or Beretta 1301.

Ernest did a great job showing the difference between the two, I’ve been wanting to know for a while and this helped a lot!

I recently picked up an all black A300 Patrol and I love it. It was in stock and affordable compared to an M4 or 1301. Couldnt find a 1301 anywhere in stock to check out. The A300 is significantly lighter than the M4 and I like the ergonomics better personally. The A300 was a great choice for me. I love this thing.

I really needed this video. Thank you James and LT!

Just ordered my A300 after watching this video. Great content. Please keep it coming.

Great video. It's definitely the best comparison video. I appreciate the time you put into this. Thank you.

This was a very interesting and informative review. Thank you for this.

"the 1301 is a rotating bolt that has a blink operating system it is going to cycle way faster than the a300", that's all I need to know. Taking the Thunder Ranch course with it.

Picked up a A300 Patrol in gray finish for $950 before taxes at a big box outdoor retailer. Out the box, comparing apples to apples, A300 is a much better package than 1301, I remember when 1301 were affordable, and mag extension would come in around 1300-1400 mark. 1301's are awesome, but I CANNOT justify with the additional $720 for the 1301 w/ pistol grip and mag tube extension, nor the additional $850+ for any LTT variants. I will delegate the funds to buy ammo to practice, as I doubt an amateur shooter like myself can truly tell the difference!

Earnest Langdon is like a Beretta wizard, he makes magic happen with those weapon systems and make them much much better. I love my beretta m9a3 slide from Langdon Tactical. Now I'm running a Leopuld Deltapoint Pro on it which has been really fun.

Anything shotgun…we love it!

I think if you compare a bone stock 1301 to the a300 the value of the a300 looks even better.

Super informative! Thanks James and Big Ern! 👍🏻🙏

This video is awesome. I got the 1301 LE Gen 2 after James took his Gen 1 to thunder ranch Great shotgun 700 shells of everything from light trap to heavy nuclear 1600fps slugs no issues and I believe the blink is self cleaning as it’s barely more than a few patches and cleaned up

What about a Mossberg 940 vs Beretta comparison. Now they have similar price points and they both seem excellent.

I was just looking at these two yesterday and now this video comes out to help me make my choice lmao

The question of reliability with weak loads is probably overblown. Everyone said the same thing about the Benelli inertia system but i can personally confirm ive never had a failure with my Montefeltro after thousands of rounds of cheap target loads.

The battle is here ... 🍿🥃 Still looking for a Stoeger M3K/M3000 burn down.

Fantastic. 2 full college credits I push pull. I just bought a new Beretta a300 ultima patrol. I'm stocked.

Got me A300 UP. Love it

James , Thank you for this thorough comparison.

I lost it at the parking job 🤣😂 Absolute mint

7:38 That’s a pay cut. 😱🤣

Essentially speaking, the 1301 will suit a professional better - someone who intends to run their shotgun hard, get really good with it, and can squeeze a benefit out of the faster cycle, like a competitor. The A300 is better suited to a beginner, enthusiast, someone who wants a good shotgun, but won't necessarily see a benefit by paying twice as much for their shotgun. Diminishing returns kicking in fast.

Excellent video, and both excellent shotguns! Although I've got a gripe: on my Patrol, the plastic rear sight's left ear broke when it rolled onto its left side from 1 inch off the ground. I was pretty disappointed in the cheap quality of the plastic, but it gave me an excuse to upgrade to a fully adjustable steel rear sight from LPA. Still love the Patrol though, and even more now with a few upgrades.

At 7:39 in the video, guy in the background. Dont know what he dropped, but it was funny to watch. We've all been there

I got the 1301 awhile back and I am do glad that I did. I love it. But I will eventually get the A300 to have both

Great video and very informative!!

I could live with the A300 .

Ernest and the people at LTT are awesome. Love everything they do. If you need another video - P30L with the lightest LEM trigger buddy!

I have the 1301C and love this shotgun. Advertised to shoot 36% faster than other shotguns. That is so much fun with a low brass bird shot. 3” mags in 000 buck and it will walk up and make it challenging to hold target. I wanted a shotgun I could use for brush gun hunting and self defense. I also purchased the mag extension and spring for self defense.

I'm on the waiting list for a 1301 LTT...can't wait to get my hands on it!

The parking job had me dying. 🤣🤣🤣

Dude dropping his work at 7:34. Lol

Thanks for the video. I don't think I'll have any semi-automatic shotgun in purchase plans, but I enjoy learning about them.

Great comparison and review! I’m sold on both!

Good ole bubba Ben!!! Lol the size of a house but gentle like a baby cactus 🌵😎

Just what I needed to start my morning ☕️

Looking forward to more videos of the Langdon interview. It's looking like the Cheetah and the 1301 have turned James into a Beretta guy.

James, thanks for the excellent comparison of these two awesome guns! Including LTT and even Beretta's personnel made this the perfect video to explain the differences as well as the pros and cons of both. It does confirm, IMO, my own purchase of the A300 Ultima Patrol and my reasons for having done so. The 1301 Tactical still reigns as top dog, but for my needs and desires, the A300 works. Those who wish to go for the 1301 won't be sorry, just will need to pay more for that privilege.

Great information!.....I've got to know what the Dawn on the table is for.

😂 That guy dropping stuff in the back.

7:40 worker in the background drops the shit out of something probably expensive lofl 😂

One of the main reasons I purchased the 1301 was because of the review on TFB, it’s the most enjoyable shotgun I’ve ever used. I might just have to buy the Patrol to do my own comparison… how to explain this tp the Mrs. ?

I’ve owned a Benelli M4 and also used one back in the Marines. Yes they are proven but at a certain point all you’re doing is paying for the name. Rule of thumb is buy shit that works and you’ll be fine. The M4, 1301 and A300 are all great in their own way. Sold my M4 to help buy a Christensen Arms. The next shotgun I get is probably going to be the A300. Why? Because it works and doesn’t break the bank after putting accessories on it.

I have the 1301 Competition... longer barrel, adds a ridge. I could take or leave the ridge, but the added barrel allows for a longer under-barrel magazine, without being goofy. Mine holds 10 Hornady Critical-Defense, and 9 of other brands. I checked into why that is, and the reason is that a 2-and-3/4 shell is that long *before the crimpe.* Different manufacturers use different crimps, and Hornady's overall _unfired_ shell is just short enough that my 1301 holds 9+1. If you're going to get a 1301, go ahead and pony up the money for a Kick-off system. You won't get much use out of it for very soft-shooting bird-shot, but in the beefier shots, you'll be able to make a relatively soft-shooting gun even softer. Oh, one thing I _don't_ like about the 1301 is that it doesn't have a good system for mounting a forward sling or light. By far, the most common system is that combination barrel-magazine clamp.. and that does work. BUT, if you want to disassemble the shotgun for cleaning, then you have to remove that barrel-clamp. It's a work-around, not a solution. One other option that I've seen is a large metal O-ring with a picatinny attached to it that fits between the tubular-magazine cap and the gas-system.... though I haven't gotten one of those yet, so I can't give an opinion. I do have the barrel-clamp, and it does work, but it is scratching both the barrel and the magazine to have it attached-and-removed every cleaning.

I think the real question is the 1301 45% better, since it costs that much more

I’ve been in the late stages of “should I buy this gun” and James uploads this video with the ultima patrol. I’m getting it tmrw

When it comes to the cycle rate, the 1301 is the machine gun of shotguns, no question.

So 1301 it is, thanks for a no BS comparison of the two from a leading Subject Matter Expert on Beretta street sweepers. 👍🏻

Getting your hands on a LTT 1301 is like getting a Wily Wonka golden ticket. Every time I see a restock they are gone just as quick.

Great video! Technical stuff meets practical usage.

Makes me want a 1301 even more.

I been waiting for this thank you James

This was an awesome video! Never heard of LTT. Definitely going to look towards them when getting something in the future.

7:37 - Butterfingers alert.😂🤣

Outstanding video. Thank you.

Selling my old Mossberg 930 Spx to fund the 1301.

Have a couple different 930 SPX’s. I thought they were great shooters once I put all the GGG upgrades on them. I ended up finding a used A300 a couple months ago for under $700 (tons of shells included…👍🏼). OMG, what different shotguns they are. I can’t imagine needing any internal upgrades on the A300. I’ve been shooting 1200 FPS Walmart shells through the A300, and no issues. The 930’s I have can’t do that. Yeah, the 930’s are gonna be looking for new homes soon. Thanks for the video TFB TV.

Thank you for another great video!

Frankly this is one of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. Obviously the 1301 is amazing, but the A300 represents good value. I’m a huge 1301 fan and I personally think it’s the best in the business .. currently. JMO

I have an A300 Outlander shotgun that I use for clay shooting. Several thousand rounds over the years, all Federal value packs from Walmart and Remington gun club target loads. I’ve kept it clean and lubed and I’ve never had a malfunction. The internals of mine look the same as the A300 in the video but I don’t know for sure

Another great piece