Mossberg 930 spx. Or. Beretta 1301 Tactical (Got the Beretta 1301 Tactical LE!)

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mossberg 930 spx. Or. Beretta 1301 Tactical (Got the Beretta 1301 Tactical LE!)

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:35:07 PM EST

Gentlemen, this is the dilemma I have. Went to the LGS to check out the Mossberg 930spx. I've been wanting a semi auto shotgun for a while now and figured this was the one. My pump 590 is good, though I'm not happy with the finish. Seems to scratch easily.

To my suprise there was a Beretta 1301 tactical right next to the Mossberg and the guy behind the counter let me handle it. I was pleasantly surprised with not only the quality of this shotgun but also how light it was. I've never heard of the 1301 Tactical before this.

Now I'm thinking spend the extra $100 on the 1301. What do you all say?

ETA: Went with a Beretta 1301 Tactical LE. Very happy with it!

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:47:45 PM EST

[#1]

Yes. Absolutely worth it.

Posted: 8/20/2017 9:26:26 PM EST

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I would have expected the price difference to be wider... the Beretta is a great shotgun - but I could not, in good conscious, recommend a 930, just too many potential issues with those guns.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:23:10 AM EST

[#3]

Beretta.

Posted: 8/21/2017 12:06:45 PM EST

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The Mossbergs seem to be a mixed bag. Some work, some don't. The ones that don't aren't easily made to work.

Every 1301 I've ever heard about works out of the box...including the two I own. Frankly I think the Beretta is a completely different league of shotgun in terms of reliability and durability.

The 1301 is a gas-operated gun based on the Beretta A400 action. It's a highly reliable and durable shotgun with nice features like a chrome-lined bore and chamber. (Important on shotguns as it prevents pitting and corrosion if you don't clean the gun...apparently bird hunters don't clean their semi-auto shotguns very often) It also has a very mild recoil impulse and it works beautifully with everything I've ever shoved into it from light bird loads to magnum slugs.

Posted: 8/21/2017 6:18:32 PM EST

[#5]

Thank you all for the replies. Seems the Beretta is the way to go. I could feel the difference. It's a really nice all around looking gun.

Posted: 8/23/2017 10:07:39 AM EST

[#6]

The only negative with the 1301 is the bolt release button that can ruin your day if you hit it or accidentally bump it on something at the wrong moment. But...I suppose that can be trained out and other than that one minor "flaw" it is an excellent semi-auto for the price point and certainly better than Mossberg.

Get the Beretta.

Mrgunsngear 1301 Tactical

James Yeager 1301 Tactical

Posted: 8/23/2017 10:17:41 AM EST

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The only negative with the 1301 is the bolt release button that can ruin your day if you hit it or accidentally bump it on something at the wrong moment. But...I suppose that can be trained out

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...or you can buy this little doohickey right here and never have to worry about it:

http://taudevgroup.com/1301/

I have them on both of my guns.

Posted: 9/13/2017 1:02:50 PM EST

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I would have expected the price difference to be wider... the Beretta is a great shotgun - but I could not, in good conscious, recommend a 930, just too many potential issues with those guns.

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"Potential issues"?? Care to elaborate? Seems people who actually own 930's are extremely happy with them. I'd be curious to know what is bad about them and is this a ongoing thing or new vs older models.

Posted: 9/13/2017 4:21:07 PM EST

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Seems people who actually own 930's are extremely happy with them.

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Assuming the people I talk to on a daily basis actually own them and haven't just been jerking my chain for the last few years, they're prone to shell stop issues, lifter-related cycling problems, poor assembly QC, and a variety of bolt and chamber problems.

Posted: 9/13/2017 4:33:35 PM EST

[#10]

Anyone know why the Beretta website says the 1301 Tactical LE is for LE sales only?

Posted: 9/13/2017 5:09:26 PM EST

[#11]

Went and looked at prices for both at a few places and if OP really found a Beretta for only $100 more then a 930, its either a over priced 930 or a damn good deal on the Beretta. Id go with the Beretta even if the 930 turns out to be ok. Just the name will usually keep value not that Mossberg is shit or anything.

Posted: 9/13/2017 5:39:10 PM EST

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Went and looked at prices for both at a few places and if OP really found a Beretta for only $100 more then a 930, its either a over priced 930 or a damn good deal on the Beretta. Id go with the Beretta even if the 930 turns out to be ok. Just the name will usually keep value not that Mossberg is shit or anything.

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$775 for the 930 spx and it has that pistol grip stock which I don't care for, or $875 for the 1301. I think the SPX is overpriced but since I was wanting one and gonna have to spend that much, I thought it might be better to spend the extra cash and upgrade to the 1301.

Posted: 9/13/2017 6:07:02 PM EST

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Anyone know why the Beretta website says the 1301 Tactical LE is for LE sales only?

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The LE model has the magazine extension, meaning it's not 922(r) compliant and therefore can't be marketed for regular commercial sales.

Posted: 9/13/2017 6:40:07 PM EST

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Assuming the people I talk to on a daily basis actually own them and haven't just been jerking my chain for the last few years, they're prone to shell stop issues, lifter-related cycling problems, poor assembly QC, and a variety of bolt and chamber problems.

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Seems people who actually own 930's are extremely happy with them.

Assuming the people I talk to on a daily basis actually own them and haven't just been jerking my chain for the last few years, they're prone to shell stop issues, lifter-related cycling problems, poor assembly QC, and a variety of bolt and chamber problems.

sjuhockey pretty much covered it...There is not one particular issue that always plagues the gun...and that unpredictability is part of the common problem.

Posted: 9/13/2017 11:55:35 PM EST

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$775 for the 930 spx and it has that pistol grip stock which I don't care for, or $875 for the 1301. I think the SPX is overpriced but since I was wanting one and gonna have to spend that much, I thought it might be better to spend the extra cash and upgrade to the 1301.

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Seen the SPX for 599 and the 930 tactical for less then 500. I think the point in the 930 is the cheaper price point. I'd probably get the Beretta if I was you. I had a 930 but for hunting, 28" barrel. It functioned flawlessly even with cheap low brass shells.

Posted: 9/20/2017 1:59:35 AM EST

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Get the Beretta 1301, I love mine, miles above the Mossberg in terms of quality. It's closer to a Benelli, chromed interior parts, smooth action, very reliable.

Posted: 9/20/2017 3:34:19 AM EST

[#17]

When I saw this thread I thought it was most likely a joke of sorts. Humor if you will.

That being said, obviously Beretta.

Posted: 9/20/2017 8:46:42 AM EST

[#18]

I purchased a 930SPX a few years ago based on the glowing reports at the time. While it is a fun range toy, it has given me just enough problems NOT to have confidence in it as a SD/HD weapon.

Posted: 9/20/2017 2:32:03 PM EST

[#19]

Browning Beretta Benelli cant go wrong with a shotgun from any of them.

Posted: 9/20/2017 8:30:26 PM EST

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I own a 930 SPX and it has ran great since purchasing it. I keep it clean and and have had zero issues with it. That being said, I feel that I got a "good" one and I also own two Beretta semi's. Bang for the buck, go with the 1301.

Posted: 9/21/2017 9:38:08 AM EST

[#21]

My BIL and nephew wanted to get into clays.

Nephew called Uncle Mike and promptly bought a Beretta A400 target gun with the kick off. Happier than shit shooting clays. Bought once cried once.

BIL bought the JM model. Cried and still crying. Back to Mossberg.still waiting and crying. FTF.

Posted: 9/21/2017 11:41:53 AM EST

[#22]

Airdus industries is making a Magpul stock adapter for the 1301

Posted: 9/21/2017 11:44:12 AM EST

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Yes. Absolutely worth it.

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FPNI without a doubt

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