Beretta A400 Xcel problem fixes

[@jsagazio]

Thank you for the information. I just purchased a used A400 with the blue receiver. I put a little more than 100 rounds through it at Keystone Sporting Clays. Thanks again for the video, well done sir!

[@AlanMitchell-v6g]

The A400 Piston ring (the piece he bent putting the barrel/gas cylinder onto the end of the mag tube) is $23 from Coles or other reputable suppliers. You don’t need to replace the piston AND ring for $80+. In years of using A400’s I’ve never seen the firing pin retainer pin walk out of the bolt body, never heard of it happening outside of this video.

[@philpremschak5347]

Appreciate the comment. At the time, the ring by itself was listed as a separate part in the catalog but like many things post-pandemic it was “unobtainium” so buying the $80 unit was the only option. Hopefully that has since changed.

[@beetrek4024]

Thanks problem fixed with the o ring. Bought the gun secondhand and had a problem with it cycling.

[@istorichunter8807]

Thanks for the video just bought a similar shotgun couple of days ago. My model is A400 Explor Novator 5+1

[@duncnz3129]

It is not a gun problem .Your problem is you are a fiddler , there is no need to take the piston ring off at all , just soak it is some powder solvent for a while , brush it clean , lightly lube it and put it back ., problem solved .I also see you have taken the exhaust valve assembly off , your manual advises against doing that and if it is needed take it to a gunsmith to have it done , it can be easily and adequately cleaned in place . A tooth brush is a handy piece of cleaning equipment . After shooting I and before I put my gun back in its case , I close the bolt then open it again , this ensures the piston is seated into the gas cylinder and wont accidently drop out . This system uses a short stroke piston , it only moves about 8 millimeters. The only problem I have had with my Xcel and my A400 lightweight , has been the bolt head retaining pin , that is the one with the line on it that is held in place by the firing pin , has started to loose it's hard chrome surface after less than 1200 shots . I asked Beretta about that and they were aware of this happening , they weren't too concerned about it and advised turning it around . They did , however , send me a new one , Thanks Beretta . PS. I think my Berettas are the finest semi automatic shotguns I have ever used .

[@arcris1]

Beretta states not to lube piston.

[@kirkabkes]

^^^ This

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

@@arcris1that’s correct 👍 do not lube the gas piston just wipe the carbon off with solvent wipe it dry and reassemble.

[@joelpatterson3118]

Great video. Saved me from sending my gun in to Beretta for repairs.Thank you!

[@jcc713]

Awesome tips and thanks for sharing your experiences with the shotgun.

[@ozkhan5850]

Great video. Right on both issues. I think Beretta design team did a pisspoor job on the little pin (and the even smaller washer) that hold the firing pin. It is a BAD design. Too fragile. Benelli has a similar design, but they use a much heftier pin which for me has lasted over a decade without any issues.

[@dwainsw4076]

Thanks for the video.

[@ig4rexa]

I have a brand new a400 lite and have all of this problems, gun has been in italia on fix and nothing changed😑 Waited a one year to fix the gun and having the same issues, have very bad feeling about a400

[@dannyray5494]

Thank you!!

[@finsfeathershide6111]

Thanks for the vid. I'm just wondering if it Is it bad to close action/bolt release on a empty chamber? Just bought a a400 and I feel like I shouldn't do that as manual translates (English version) saying ease action close, gently or somethinglike that? Cheers

[@philpremschak5347]

I often close the action when the chamber is empty. I don’t think it will cause any harm.

[@crankerson]

Thank you for this!

[@robertbradshaw3508]

I just bought a Beretta a400 XPLOR and out of the box would not cycle. Called Beretta 6-8 weeks to even look at it . If a company can’t warranty their guns maybe they should not sell them . Wish I had seen your video before I sent it off

[@brodybyrd6110]

did beretta ever say anything i have the same problem with my extreme plus

[@robertbradshaw3508]

@@brodybyrd6110 after keeping the gun for months they sent it back as could not duplicate . I never could talk to anybody at Beretta . They would not answer . The problem never got resolved .

[@donaldzientz9200]

Went thru two firing pin retainers, installed a roll pin, no more problems

[@06triton06]

So fallow the manufacturers advice who would have guessed

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

It's a worn out part and needs to be replaced about every 5 years!

[@redamohamed3427]

Beaucoup de problème chez Beretta !!! Je suis pas fun

[@paulservat681]

J ai eu le même problème avec A400 xtreme seulement le o-ring qui sort . Nettoyer et repousser à la bonne place problème réglé