Computer on a Beretta shotgun?

[Gasanwu]

Anyone check this out yet?

Beretta calls it "gun pod".

http://ww w.beretta.com/Long-guns/Field-guns/Semi-automatic/A400-Xplor-Action/index.aspx?m=82&f=2&id=1508&did=40708

GunPod: The Beretta onboard computer

The Beretta GunPod is a multifunction electronic device, a standard component which is housed in the pistol grip cap of the A400 Xplor Action and allows the user to:

count the total shots (not resettable)
count the partial shots (up to 7 resettable sessions)
measure the external temperature in Centigrade and Fahrenheit (thermometer)
test the ammunition fired

It's interesting; for one, selling the thing the owner cannot falsely claim the amount of shots fired.

 

[vega]

Had to happen I guess. How long before computerized toilet paper?

 

[GRSmeister]

This'll stir things up in the EE!

 

[mr_nuts31]

so it'll be like an odometer on a car telling you the total mileage? sounds interesting. My only problem is where the screen is located

 

[burnt_servo]

what happens when you replace the barrel ?

 

[dinhulks]

Will it count dry fires too? Better be fool proof!

 

[hunter5425]

It adds to the cost, does not improve performance and will soon be an obsolete part what's not to like?

 

[Claybuster]

Next to sideplates on a boxlock this may be the most useless item ever developed for a shotgun.

 

[Z0MBIE]

Had to happen I guess. How long before computerized toilet paper?

lol , I couldn't of said it any better..

 

[catnthehatt]

Oh crap, somebody designing something to sell to someone that thinks they need it!!
Cat

 

[jackrabbit000]

I wonder how long it's going to last with the continuous recoil from the gun. Another gadget and selling feature IMO.

 

[catnthehatt]

Next to sideplates on a boxlock this may be the most useless item ever developed for a shotgun.

Now THAT is da truth!!!
Cat

 

[pig boots]

duz du gun part still work without batterys?can you bluetooth it to your blackberry or i phone?

 

[uchi]

what happens when the batteries die and you put about 1000 extra shells through that gun?

 

[osborne]

Hey now stop knocking side plates on a boxlock. They at least give extra room for engraving. This thing needs batteries, will certainly break after a good hit and is hideous. So much for monogrammed or engraved grip caps; lets slap the equivalent of a $2 pedometer on there. Sure spoils an otherwise decent looking gun.

 

[Claybuster]

Hey now stop knocking side plates on a boxlock. They at least give extra room for engraving. This thing needs batteries, will certainly break after a good hit and is hideous. So much for monogrammed or engraved grip caps; lets slap the equivalent of a $2 pedometer on there. Sure spoils an otherwise decent looking gun.

With the crappy looking machine engraving on most sideplates many guns that have them would be better off without them. Sideplates also weaken the stock head and make it more difficult to to remove the stock.

Monogrammed grip caps are like white line spacers and relief carving on stocks, an eyesore and blight on shotgunning in general. Should a gentleman feel the need to place a monogram on his gun the only proper way is a stock oval.

Wonder what Beretta will come up next? A GPS in the stock so you don't get lost?

 

[Win/64]

Next to sideplates on a boxlock this may be the most useless item ever developed for a shotgun.

Worse than a pistol grip?

 

[catnthehatt]

Worse than a pistol grip?

 

[Juster]

Does it have RFID ?

 

[Ahsan Ahmed]

Wonder what Beretta will come up next? A GPS in the stock so you don't get lost?

Now, now, don't give Beretta any more ideas.....your thoughts are venturing almost there......into "shotty" territory!