POS Beretta accessory

[Claybuster]

I love my Beretta 391. Best semi-auto shotgun on the market IMO.

At my local gun store they had a sale on the "Beretta Fast Bolt Release." This replaces the cross pin in the trigger assembly and makes the gun easier to close especially with gloves.

Nice idea. Too bad it's a piece of s**t. The unit I got didn't stay seated when the bolt was closed. Under recoil the bolt release would work out and not engage the action release button.

So I took the fast bolt release and peened the cross pin so it would stay in the action. On the third station last Sunday the plastic arm came loose from the pin.

I threw the damn thing away and replaced it with the factory cross pin when I got home.

Here's what it looks like.

 

[Gimli]

Now you know why they were on sale

 

[JohnC]

while I love add-ons if they're plastic or cheap metal I usually avoid them.

 

[Covey Ridge]

At my local gun store they had a sale on the "Beretta Fast Bolt Release."

CB'
Was this product made by Beretta or for Beretta?

 

[dilly]

LOL...i have one of those on my 391 and they are a total POS...I still have it on there though. I am eventually gonna get one from Briley or whoever

 

[Claybuster]

Was this product made by Beretta or for Beretta?

It said "Beretta" on it and came in a little blue box so I assume it was made by Beretta.

Here's another pic.

 

[Covey Ridge]

It said "Beretta" on it and came in a little blue box so I assume it was made by Beretta.

Here's another pic.

Sure looks like beretta. They seem to be popular in this area and I have seen them on mostly Teknys. I will keep your post in mind when I replace my euro sport with a 391. Is the regular bolt release tough on the thumb?

 

[Claybuster]

Is the regular bolt release tough on the thumb?

Not really. This was a gadget that I lived without for three years and it was an impulse purchase.

 

[corsair_canada]

Give the "Pure Gold" release a try, a bit pricey but the thing is metal and works great (I of course have one).

 

[doubleman]

claybuster
Most of the guy's here use the "Carey Closer" release (not sure on the spelling) its a pretty good rig. Try google.
Good Luck.

 

[Claybuster]

Thanks for the alternate suggestions. I've heard about the Carey and Pure Gold closers but have never seen them in the flesh. I'll probably just make do with the factory button.

 

[zenmagic]

Im surprised that no one has mentioned the Briley ones. I put one on mine and LOVE it.

Then don't use the drift pin hole they use the actual bolt release hole. They consist of a front and back that screw together with a hex headed screw and are to be Lock-Tite'd in place. No chance of coming loose.

 

[Covey Ridge]

[QUOTE]Im surprised that no one has mentioned the Briley ones. I put one on mine and LOVE it.[/QUOTE]

dilly mentioned one in post 5 on this thread. I would be hesitant to try one if I had to lock tite it in place. This comming season I am going to look for the different type of add ons available for the 391, but til then I think CB's plan to stick with the stock bolt release is the winner.

 

[Claybuster]

I would be hesitant to try one if I had to lock tite it in place.

Me too. What appealed to me about the Beretta product was that it swapped in and out easily and was low profile. The others seem to stick out a little more from the receiver, are more complex to install and/or harder to remove.

 

[zenmagic]

dilly mentioned one in post 5 on this thread. I would be hesitant to try one if I had to lock tite it in place. This comming season I am going to look for the different type of add ons available for the 391, but til then I think CB's plan to stick with the stock bolt release is the winner.[/quote]

Oh ya, thanks. I missed that mention.

It's a backplate that sits in a channel inside the receiver, and protrudes through the bolt release hole. There is a square post that the top plate fits over to make sure that there is no rotation of the release lever. The connection is firm, and you tighten with a hex wrench. It is recommended that you lock-tite the screw in place, but i'm sure that it will stay in place even if you don't. There is a lot of jolting going on during the normal use of the shotgun. It's worth the $0.00000001 of lock-tite to decrease the risk in my mind.

Works awesome on all the 391's that I see at our club with 'em.

Personal preference prevails though. Good luck on something that makes you happy.

 

[zenmagic]

......What appealed to me about the Beretta product was that it swapped in and out easily and was low profile......

Yes, and how well did that concept end up working out? Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[Claybuster]

Yes, and how well did that concept end up working out? Sorry, I couldn't resist.

It is not the worst shotgun related purchase I've made. At least I now have a nice little Beretta box with a velour interior that's ALL MINE!

 

[zenmagic]

It is not the worst shotgun related purchase I've made. At least I now have a nice little Beretta box with a velour interior that's ALL MINE!

It is a pretty cool lookin' box.

 

[osborne]

I'm not too impressed with mine either. I got it with my tekny's. I do like the fact that the button is easier to find with the quick release in place but I find you still need to ensure your finger is right on the relese button because anywhere else and the dam thing bends instead of pushing the release. I haven't had any trouble with operation during shooting (like falling out) except for the bending but I did manage to break one. I wasn't paying attention and while replacing it after remving the trigger assembly. I gave it a slight push at an angle rather than straight in. This broke the small amount of material holding the plastic to the metal pin. I'm on the fence about it. If you can get one for little to nothing I say try it but if you need to purchase one I tell people to stay away!!

 

[Calum]

It is a pretty cool lookin' box.

Almost enough plastic in the box to make another part.