M4 Tactical or 1301 Tactical?

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Thoughts an opinions on these? (Other than the price difference)

I'm looking at one of these to add to the collection and to mess around with at the range. I'll be using it to fire 00Buck and Slugs in CQB range. Aftermarket support for upgrades is important.
 
Love my 21” 1301. Not exactly what you asked but I thought the 21” through IRunGuns was a nice compromise between the 24” and tactical.

Enjoy!
 
I have a Beretta 1301 Tactical and love it more than words can describe. It is an awful lot of tactical shotgun for the money and has pretty decent aftermarket support. Now, the M4 is the benchmark against which all other semiauto shotguns are measured and for good reason. It is the nest of the best. The only question in my mind is, is the M4 so much better then that 1301 that is is worth spending almost a thousand dollars more?

For me, I went with the 1301 and still have money left over for accessories and a lot of ammo! I Couldn’t be happier but that said, you cannot go wrong with either choice.
 
vp6111 said:
1301 Tactical is very light and you feel that recoil as a result.
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I haven’t really found that to be the case but maybe I’m just not as recoil sensitive as some people, or maybe I’m just mentally comparing it to the stout recoil of a pump gun. It’s a bit lighter than other aluminum receiver semis but not a lot.
 
Have you ever heard an m4 owner say that they regret the purchase or that they wished they had bought a 1301, versamax or (insert any other shotgun here)? No, I haven't, and as an m4 owner, you'll never hear me say it, because it is a superb piece of kit I do not regret buying. I love it just as much as I love my Barrett, or my custom ar's.
 
Don't forget the Remington V3 Tactical/Survivalist.

They're all pretty close performance wise, but the M4 is iconic and looks and feels like its of much higher quality than the rest.
 
The M4 is heavy and expensive, aftermarket parts for it are also expensive, that said it's a great combat gun when the taxpayer is buying. The 1301 (Gen 2) is lighter, handier, points faster, shoulders quicker and costs less. In your shoes, I'd get a 1301 and $1000 worth of practise ammo.
 
enefgee said:
The M4 is heavy and expensive, aftermarket parts for it are also expensive, that said it's a great combat gun when the taxpayer is buying. The 1301 (Gen 2) is lighter, handier, points faster, shoulders quicker and costs less. In your shoes, I'd get a 1301 and $1000 worth of practise ammo.
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Those are a lot of superlatives regarding the 1301's handling versus the M4. I personally don't buy all of that, but then again ergos are a very individual consideration. I will muddy the waters by noting that Benelli offers an "Entry" version of the M4, which is somewhat lighter, handier, points faster and shoulders quicker than either of the full-length guns. It won't be cheaper than the beretta however....

The OP mentioned that all of his firing will occur on the range, therefore the restricted nature of the M4 Entry ought not be a major concern. My vote would therefore go to the M4 Entry gun, although I readily admit to having some bias in this matter.


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Actually, the M4 entry is a great gun. I'd much rather have a shorty than a full length version of almost anything and, for me at least, a 14 inch barrel is the right length for a 12 gauge shotgun . The restricted thing puts folks off, but I think it's a better gun than the full size version. That said, I'd still say $1000 worth of ammo has to be a powerful factor in the decision process.
 
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I have both the m4 is very heavy compare to the 1301 both worked amazing from the get go with anything you feed them, after market upgrade are not cheap, for the prize the 1301 is the best deal in my opinion.
 
enefgee said:
Actually, the M4 entry is a great gun. I'd much rather have a shorty than a full length version of almost anything and, for me at least, a 14 inch barrel is the right length for a 12 gauge shotgun . The restricted thing puts folks off, but I think it's a better gun than the full size version. That said, I'd still say $1000 worth of ammo has to be a powerful factor in the decision process.
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Yes, I will grant you the value of ammunition, but only if used wisely in support of a planned training and disciplined practice regime! Elements of training and/or practice can certainly be fun, but ammo expended for "poops and giggles" is simply wasted opportunity and money better spent elsewhere...
 
It came down to the overall price in the end and I went with the 1301. I got a good deal on one from the EE, and by the time I add all the Aridus Industries accessories I want it'll still be cheaper than the M4.

I'm a huge Benelli fan. I've got a SuperSport and a Vinci SuperSport that I shoot weekly on the trap range. I just couldn't justify the extra $1000 this time.

Thanks for all the replies!
 
1301 vs M2 would be a better comparison, the M4 is a gun design for hard military abuse.

The M4 is the best tactical semi on the market. But if you're not going to shoot 50,000rds and through it down the stairs, I would get a 1301. If money is not a factor, than M4 all the way!
 
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