I know it’s not Beretta specific and I could spend time using the search function but I like the help I have received here on other things from you guys for my BL3 so I’d like some recommendation on a good rod kit. I’ve read bore snakes are not as efficient on shotguns. I do use them on my AR and .22s. So any suggestions will help ..read more

OK so the gun is in perfect condition and I was able to fire both barrels by giving the stock a tap so I don’t think I’m gonna be taking the stock off as I don’t wanna mess anything up. like they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Also, I think I can live with the recoil pad the way it is it’s just a little hard but I’ll see when I fire it. But I do have one question. if the bottom barrel fires first and the second barrel doesn’t fire can you switch it over to the top barrel or Is that... BL3 arrived ..read more

You guys have been a great resourse so I’ll ask you something else. The recoil pad is very stiff, probably hardened quite a bit over 50 years. Any suggestions on a new one that might not need any trimming or fitting ..read more

A. Is it safe to dry fire or should I get snap caps? B. I assume the second barrel will need the recoil from the first shot to engage the firing pin ..read more

I have a Beretta 12 Ga. model 686 with a upper tang crack that I would like to have repaired by a Stock man o M.r Gunsmith that does that kind of work. Would like to drive to him with my whole shotgun. So would like to find some one in the Reno, or Henderson Nevada area. Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Steve ..read more

Does anyone knows how to assemle the fore end cap of the Beretta A300, Ultima. It looses the 3 tiny pieces, and know doesn'T know how to pu t it back ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving, shotgunners! A question for those of you who are undoubtedly far more knowledgeable than I am about this subject: I'm looking to order a gas piston assembly for a Beretta 1301 Tactical. The Beretta part I'm looking at lists compatibility with the 1301 Comp. The question is: Are the piston assemblies the same for the Beretta 1301 Comp and Tactical? Many thanks, Bun Bun ..read more

They are interchangeable parts, so I was wondering if the 1301 Comp Pro is also chrome lined ..read more

I haven't seen any threads regarding the new A300 Ultima Patrol. Last month I decided to upgrade my old police trade-in Rem 870 Police Magnum for a semi-auto shotgun. I narrowed my choices to either the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical or the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Both are excellent shotguns with similar features, gas operated, outstanding dependability, great ergonomics, and similar prices. I ended up choosing the A300, primarily because it fit me better, and I really liked the sights... Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol ..read more

Does the 686 SP1 20 GUAGE HAVE A "CAST ON" from the factory? Just bought the shotgun and just noticed ..read more