Beretta 1201fp

There are many good things about this used Beretta, such as its ease of handling and reliability. Fast on target and controllable, the 1201FP is an excellent choice. Semi-auto shotguns with inertia actions have less recoil than pumps. It is worth looking for one of these perfect shotguns, even though they are uncommon. The shotgun’s lightweight and associated recoil make it a disadvantage compared to other shotguns. It is also not possible to mount a red-dot sight on the Beretta.

GRADE FOR GUN TESTS: B

• $500

Compared to the Benelli M4 or other Benelli series, the Beretta 1201FP is a relatively unknown shotgun. There are more common shotguns than the 1201FP tested here, such as the 1201 and 1301. There is an inertia-drive type action in the Beretta 1201. The inertia action has proven reliable and low maintenance due to its few moving parts.

Although it is a good shotgun, reports of problems arise when accessories that weren’t intended initially are added. Shotguns using this system have an excellent reputation for reliability. The Beretta is an attempt to make the Benelli more affordable. Shotgun 1301 replaces 1201. Despite being used by some agencies, the 1201 was less popular than the Benelli shotguns and was often outsold by pump shotguns. Unlike the Beretta 1201, the Beretta 1301 uses a gas-powered drive instead of an inertia-driven drive.

Specifications:

• The type of action
• Semi-auto, inertia driven
• Size of the chamber
• 3.0 in.
• Length overall
• 42.0 in.
• The capacity of
• 6+1
• The weight of
• 6.3 lbs.
• The weight of the loaded truck
• 7.15 lbs.
• Length of the barrel
• 20.0 in.
• The receiver
• Anodized black aluminum
• The choke
• Cylinder
• The stock market
• Black synthetic
• Pull a length of the stock
• 13.8 in.
• Forend of stocks
• Plastic
• Sight in front of you
• Post with brass bead
• The rear view
• V blade
• Pull the weight of the trigger
• 5.0 lbs.
• Keeping safe
• Crossbolt
• Warranty
• None used
• Made In
• Italy

Beretta 1201fp Blue receivers and Barrels

Blue receivers and barrels are featured on the 1201FP. There are black synthetic stocks and forends. We found the version used for the price we noted. The price range of three 1201s we found on various sites in January 2020 ranged from $500 to $569. They were straight-stock versions. Availability and pricing have changed significantly. The 1201FP tested has a pistol-grip stock, which is less common. It has an advantage in fast handling, and we like it.

More expensive shotguns have extended safety mechanisms, cocking handles, and oversize bolt releases. The Beretta was easy to manipulate, however. There was just something about it that was slower and slick than the others. Balance is provided by the 20-inch barrel. In addition to the open V on the rear sight, the front sight is not a simple bead, but it isn’t a rifle sight either. However, it is primarily helpful with buckshot. It weighs about 6 pounds and a few ounces less than other shotguns. It’s not featherweight but lighter, so it’s faster to handle.

It kicks hard and is light, but it is easily controlled.

The shotgun performed

The shotgun performed well during the firing test. We only know how many shells it had fired once we acquired the Beretta. The Beretta moves between targets smoothly and handles quickly. There is a problem with recoil. Due to its lightweight, the Beretta is a hard kicker. Despite its self-loading action, we estimate that this shotgun kicks more than a 7.5-pound pump action. Despite this, we could fire the gun successfully and quickly during the firing test.

There was less control with this shotgun than with the others. It is essential to balance the added recoil with the lightweight and fast handling of the Beretta 1201FP. Those who practice a lot or compete will not find the Beretta a good choice. The raters liked the Beretta as it came into their hands, but none wanted to get beaten up. Despite this, the 1201FP has merits if you carry heavy loads over long distances, such as hiking with a backpack.

Beretta’s recoil and grip

Beretta’s pistol grip is comfortable in fast-paced drills and offers good leverage.

The Beretta’s recoil was exaggerated when fired off the bench rest. There was an average group size of 2.0 to 2.4 inches with Hornady slugs, 1.8 inches with Fiocchi slugs, and 2.35 inches with Remington slugs on average. The Beretta shotgun has no malfunctions and is valuable and reliable regarding slug accuracy. Six 234-inch shells can be carried in the extended magazine, one more than in the Benelli.