A300 vs 1301 Challenge

[@cheferman65]

Fabulous content & banter. Two of my favorite people talking! I am one to be fortunate to own and run a 1301 LTT version. The A300 is no slouch and would be in my safe had it come around sooner. Thanks for sharing your visit. Looking forward to what the LTT version evolves into.

[@hinglemccringleberry6009]

The A300 is 66.66% of the cost of the 1301..the question isn't "Is the 1301 better?"..the question is "Is the 1301 33.33% better?" Obviously, the A300 is a better value.

[@bobbyb7127]

I hope you are right. I just bought the a300. Lol

[@wesleynelson8263]

The 1301 Mod-2 is most definitely 33.3% better than the A300 Ultima. I have both. 👍

[@Fxlrnyc]

​@wesleynelson8263 but is it twice as good? A300$1000 ltt1301 $2000 with the stock I want

[@Vladpryde]

@@wesleynelson8263 Is there anything you like better with the A300 than you do with the 1301?

[@Andrés__5-f4]

I would agree, but if you have the money, might as well go to the 1301

[@adude7050]

With my luck that was my build the guy in the background dropped at 7:40.

[@stephensmith6599]

hahahaha.

[@MoparOrNoCar-vm5ul]

😂😂😂🤣

[@j11011952]

Funny

[@KonaLife]

🤣

[@bobchris11]

😂😂😂

[@tntshuffle-9799]

Watching 5 months later. The absolute, best part of this video, is the park job. Well done, my good man...well done.

[@yarbroughphillip]

Love both these guys BUT are we putting a Langdon upgraded 1301 against a stock a300?

[@JustDefense]

Awesome, thanks for shooting this video. Happy customer of Langdon here.

[@CaneCorsoZ]

A300 is like having a nice reliable wife, and the 1301 is the sexy mistress that’ll do anything and everything

[@zackrays8879]

More LTT content James….Love it!

[@surfingonmars8979]

Have the 1301. Love it. Have an M2 that has been nothing but trouble for years. Been to the smithies about 10 times. Nobody can fix it (FFFF = failure to feed final fire). 1301 is FAST, reliable, smooth, less felt recoil than my M2. LOVE IT.

[@engleelim2508]

7:38 The guy on the background (right), just lost his job 😅😅😅

[@madstoppie]

Funny how a year later, the A300 has proven itself with just about any shell out there and then some…I think Ernest saw, at the time this video was made at least, that he didn’t have much room to make a buck like he does with the 1301 so he put it down very subtly….

[@kearnstools1331]

I have a LTT 1301 love it

[@cvdubya5774]

Beretta probably would have been better off pricing the 1301 closer to $1800. At current prices I feel like the vast majority will go for the A300UP (as I did). The advertised 30% faster cycling and self cleaning system isn't worth the extra $500-600 to most of us. We will never outshoot the A300 and it's reliable enough for most people to clean it once or twice a year 🤷‍♂️. I just feel like Beretta is competing with itself rather than having the 1301 compete with the M4 and the A300 with the Mossberg 940

[@KidOChaos]

Perfectly summed up

[@onpsxmember]

Good to see more collab content. In a few months I have to look up what an import and proofinig of of certain LTT goods would cost me.

[@rtschanz4758]

This info was just what I needed

[@WGH-ef5ze]

I really appreciate the way you look at the price point for the guns you bring to market. "...we've got a valued shotgun that is a good price point, ...if we start throwing a bunch of stuff at it...just buy a 1301..." You've build guns that have everything one needs and not a bunch of crap you don't. The three pistols you have built for me, all on point to what the shooter needs and while cool they don't fall into the trap of "Tacta-cool expensive crap". Thanks for what you do.

[@davidpun8751]

Make either one feed the "shortie" shells reliability and Langdon Tactical will be able to print money on command!!!

[@truemenimprovedaily]

7:38 well let’s hope whatever part that guy in the back dropped got checked out😂🤣😂🤣

[@AndrewSzekely]

I gotta ask, why park in the handicap spot, ha ha!

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

Entitled.

[@EDKguy]

I like James on YT, but in real life, he might be a real Ahole. I know I wouldn't let him borrow any of my shotguns 😂

[@tbear68-]

NOW do the Stoeger M3000 next to the A300. The replica made and owned by a Beretta subsidiary. Do i need the A300? Or can i save and make the Stoeger better...

[@tferchy1010]

Is this a replay?

[@SectionChief]

Yes it is. Dude drops my order again 7:39.

[@tferchy1010]

@@SectionChief 😂 totally missed that

[@hopewilliams6705]

I really really hope LTT gets into the 92xi....!

[@badengrishSi]

Probably not worth it. the parts are not that hard to make better. The reset is short already, clean up the fire control group, DONE!

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@badengrishSi Langdon Tactical makes everything better! Lol

[@c360c9c2]

I was under the impression they already did? However, it is correct that not much is needed. Trigger pull could be shorted a tad, reset is good. I would like less slack/take up however.

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@c360c9c2 and with LTT's slick coatings it could go from good to GREAT!

[@overseas_demogod]

I bought the 1301 after watching your review. Added the shotgun cards, sling, light and optics. I figured if i was putting my life on a gun, i wasnt looking for a bargain.

[@KommBat]

Pretty cool is the German Black trident cap

[@mshohman]

At 4:15 the Beretta PM says the Gas Systems are indentical between the A300 and the 1301 and yet at 12:15 Mr Langdon says a main reason the 1301 is more versatile than the A300 is the upgraded/new/modern gas system on the 1301.Can someone help me understand this better?

[@LangdonTactical]

Ernest misspoke and meant to say operating system, not gas system. It is the operating system he was talking about. The A300 uses a single lug block for a locking system while the 1301 has a rotating bolt. The other big difference is the barrel. The barrel in the 1301 is more advanced and will deliver more constant patterns.

[@mashleymorgan]

James parking in the handicapped spot near the beginning….so TFPTV, lol!

[@LangdonTactical]

It was just for effect. They did not stay in that parking spot.

[@swissmochaj]

Have you messed around with the Buck Kicker choke? Cant run slugs when its installed but it seems to be legit

[@cd1615]

I saw a review on that, good stuff, but flight control wads don’t run good through it

[@arcuz7862]

No slugs is an instant pass.

[@KingKarsung]

Got a question on 1301 tactical M2 Gen 3, what is the lightest load of 12ga shell it'll cycle? Will it cycle 1200 fps or stick to 1300 fps and up.....??? Thanks!

[@HeartDog1337]

I really hope you guys bring out a LTT A300. I would be on that buyers list. Been just waiting not to spend my money on an A300 when I hope you guys bring your version. Best wishes

[@LangdonTactical]

We are looking into that. It is a great shotgun out of the box, and it is hard to upgrade it without adding too much cost.

[@AUCTIONCAT2011]

Would like to see how the 1301 a300 and 940 compare when they are dirty with a little real dirt. Not the stupid test of putting a shovel of mud on the action but dirt or sand that would realistically be encountered. In freezing conditions also.

[@colinmckim4515]

I got a handful of dirt in the action of my 1301 in the goose pit and it started malfunctioning

[@marckomar131]

Love the video. My new a300 won't load last 2 3/4 shell any suggestions

[@LangdonTactical]

There is quite a bit of difference between the overall length of different shells. One thing you can do is take the magazine tube apart, remove the plastic spring retainer at the end of the tube, and then reinstall the spring with just the tube cover. That will give you close to 1/2" more in the tube.

[@marckomar131]

@LangdonTactical I can get 7 in the tube. When shooting it will load 6 shells 7th gets stuck n doesn't make it in chamber to shoot. Sorry didn't explain myself good enough

[@LangdonTactical]

@@marckomar131 Yeah, that is hard to say. Could be a magazine tube spring with a kink in it or something like that.

[@JuanCarlos-jy7mg]

my LTT didn't cycle Federal FliteControl 1145 fps low recoil, could be the cerakote though, just have 30 rounds through it so far, but I did see videos where it cycled that exact load just fine so just keep that in mind, because that was a huge selling point for me and at least as of now I gotta stick with full power buck which messes a bit with my shoulder( had surgery 2019)

[@LangdonTactical]

Your gun should cycle FliteControl 100% without any issues. If it is not, you should contact our customer service team. In fact, it should cycle most standard bird shot loads as well.

[@alexhays1320]

The parking job 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gsxawd981]

😂

[@cheferman65]

and the key toss....

[@bruceschlegel8588]

I AM LOOKIG at 1301le I would likecto know the difference between 1301, 1301 tactical, and the 1301le looking for info

[@ernestlangdon3075]

The only difference is the LE version usually has the Pistol Grip Stock and a Fixed Cylinder Choke. Other than that, they are the same.

[@jovanjohn8294]

Is their a way that you could add wood furniture to the 1301?

[@rd9219]

Would the A300 be able to reliably cycle Hornady TAP Reduced Recoil 00 Buckshot (8 pellets 1100 fps)? THANK YOU

[@michaelallen2221]

Sx4 tactical? Any suggestions for a red dot for my new sx4 tacticals i bought 4 of em. Paid 1200 canadian each.

[@ISOFlip]

When is the 1301 coming back in stock on the site?

[@LangdonTactical]

Soon, very soon.

[@pittwm]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason using GGG now than Aridus stock adapter? I’ve notice the build list are GGG now.

[@ernestlangdon3075]

There are several reasons. But yes, we did switch to the GGG adaptor that has a few improvements including a buffer system for the bolt.

[@matttodd5049]

Wish the new a300 patrol came in a compliant state version. My state does not allow over 6 round mag tubes for semi shotguns 😢

[@cheferman65]

there is probably a larger follower that will limit round capacity.

[@EBMJ]

“THERE IS DEFINITELY A DIFFERENCE!”… “Is it a massive difference like oh my god? No”

[@LKN4WAR]

Nice bolt face on that 1301, you can tell they also own Benelli.

[@Rebel-Forces-Earth-007]

Will the 1301 Tactical load, cycle, and fire the Aguila 1 3/4" mini shells??

[@LangdonTactical]

We have not tested that, but we understand from other sources that it will not reliably run those short shells.

[@donhamm8740]

Will it handle the short shells?

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

no

[@JackZeroZ]

Where do I get a LTT 1301? It's sold out on their site.

[@LangdonTactical]

We get them in once or twice a month, and the sell out quickly. Sign up to be notified on the website, and you will get an email when they are back in stock. That is the best way, for sure.

[@JackZeroZ]

@@LangdonTactical Thanks for that!

[@mickeylehuynh]

As for looks, I like the 300 better. Smoother and more simple “traditional” look.

[@jacobwilson7030]

Owning an A300, even after the Mod 2, I really cannot wrap my head around the price difference. My A300 was $1050. The Mod 2 is $1800. “If you can afford it, just buy the 1301” Well, if you can afford the 1301, why don’t you just buy an M4? Or, you can just not pretend you’re a high speed John Wick operator and buy the reasonably priced A300 that withstood TFB’s 500rd burn down and the Thunder Ranch 2 day combat shotgun course just as well as the 1301 for 2/3rds the price

[@LangdonTactical]

The A300 is a great shotgun. We are not disputing that at all.

[@MrRanpastrana]

I might have missed it on the video but, what the color on the ltt version?

[@LangdonTactical]

We have different colors available on the 1301. You have to check out website.

[@ChrisWilliams-vm1do]

I’ve messed with two 1301’s now that had an issue with the lifter sticking. A slight nudge to one side and it’s locked into place rendering the gun inoperable. Has anyone else experienced this?

[@LangdonTactical]

Have not seen that on any of the guns we have used or worked on.

[@cd1615]

No one mentions that the a300 is 7+1 and can be ghost loaded for a total of 9 with 2. 3/4” shells, where as the 1301 is 6+1 and cannot be ghost loaded. You can buy the + 2 tube extension for the 1301 though

[@element101492]

You can ghost load a 1301 and mine from the factory is 7+1 without ghost loading

[@CosmicGumbo626]

The 1301 is 7+1 from the factory and you can ghost load for 9 total.

[@2dclxvi]

Thanks...but I'll stick with a Remington 870 pump...it's just a far simpler design with fewer moving parts. Yes there's more recoil from a pump, but it's not a precision firearm that you're shooting for groups at 100 yards and beyond. I can buy 2 or 3 Rem 870s for the cost of one A300...the infinite array of aftermarket accessories for an 870 plus the readily available/cheap replacement parts means I can modify and/or repair the gun easily myself...not so much with the Berettas. I have a Rem 1100 that's a softer shooting gas operated shotgun...if I was taking a class that required a high round count I'd use that one...but if I can only have one it's still going to be the 870.

[@Bshiddy]

Hey, you're in the handicap parking spot. Lol

[@lundysden6781]

parking in handicap parking, driving a cadi! Dick move, but you are a lawyer. Rich before 30. must be nice, hope you sleep well.

[@anthonykrystosek8115]

I'm guessing, since they're filming, it's probably on a day the business is not open to the public,. Therefore nobody else would be there? Just guessing.

[@ORflycaster]

That’s obviously an intentional move and part of his macho swagger persona, just like his tiny shorts and colorful and humorous language. It’s a large reason he’s so popular. I’m sure he moved the car right after they filmed the intro.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

James is calling the A300 a $900. Shotgun.. it's NOT.. it's a $1000. The 1301 shown by Landon Tactical w/ dot sight is more like $2250. That's what your really looking at here , just say'n 😢 The A300 is the best deal by far ❤. However the 1301 LLT IS THE BEST SHOTGUN YOU CAN BUY PERIOD ! NO QUESTION !

[@LangdonTactical]

Fair point. The 1301 is a fully tricked out gun. But from a recoil stand point, it really does not matter. You are correct though, the A300 is a great value.

[@rickstrandberg6398]

Got rene g sec by sav, couldn't be more happy.

[@ChrisWilliams-vm1do]

When is Beretta going to release a tactical foregrip for their 1301 TACTICAL?

[@LangdonTactical]

We are told sometime early in 2024.

[@demetriharlan5887]

........my Mossberg 930 does the same thing?

[@darryllair69]

@ 0:40 Parking in the handicapped spot AND blocking the ramp... Seriously?

[@nvader88]

The 1301 is way too expensive.

[@chuckburns3633]

So don’t buy it. I bought one and am buying another. One for the RV and one for home.

[@nvader88]

@@chuckburns3633 Congratulations. I'm really proud of you. If you buy a third one, please let me know what you're gonna do with it. I really want to know.

[@janliving4Him]

🎉

[@nchellcatbadboy3625]

Just ordered mine today in the bronze. Just bought the a300 3 days ago. Haven't even shot it. Got the email from att and was like'take my money please' 😅. Probably gonna sell the a300 to my ffl so im not gonna shoot it. Also have the 940 pro w red dot. To me the 940 feels better than the a300. Pretty sure the 1301 gonna be my baby tho.

[@QuackLoud]

WHY would I be shooting birdshot out of a tactical/3-Gun Shotgun? This sure sounds like Beretta is having trouble selling the 1301 and trying hard to convince people to pay the extra money. And the price difference as of August 2024 is 70% difference.

[@LKN4WAR]

😂😂 Cross parking in handicap zone.

[@kt2816]

Benelli

[@chuckburns3633]

Had them, no thanks. The 1301 is much better.

[@MullicanDesigns]

1301 Winner

[@TheRealJimmyLundy]

Doesn't' sound like the 1301 is $900 dollars better in function. Is the LTT 1301 one cooler? Yes. My biggest complaint is folks using a square ACROS optic on the well rounded lines of a shotgun. The Micro T or H just look better.

[@cd1615]

Idk man, garand thumbs a300 build looks pretty slick

[@Dee-Breezie]

For another thousand dollars there BETTER be a noticeable difference.

[@RogerGoss-q7s]

Don't double park in the Handicap Parking. Come On!!!

[@LangdonTactical]

It was just for effect. He did not stay parked there, and he did not prevent any handicapped people from accessing a nearby parking spot.

[@RogerGoss-q7s]

@@LangdonTactical Just messing with you. lol

[@RogerGoss-q7s]

This video came closer than any other into making me want to upgrade from my 300 to the 1300 Mod 2.

[@joshmayfield702]

I’d love to see beretta stop being Fing tards and ship the shotgun ready to go. Instead you have to get the freaking LTT to make it an actual fighting shotgun.

[@deputydog5261]

All I put on mine is a light and it is ready to go, don’t know what you mean

[@chuckburns3633]

If they did that you would be bitching that it cost too much and that you, and nobody else, needed a buttstock with better ergonomics, adjustable length and cheek piece height, a red dot optic and a smoothed up trigger.

[@nhwnhw02]

Sadly, there are rules regarding shotgun capacity for imported shotguns. Beretta may start building them in the US and that won't be an issue. Benelli has to restrict their civilian M4 shotguns for the same reason. If you increase capacity there could be issues regarding how many US parts are in the shotgun. I think most people ignore that when they add a magazine extension but it could become a legal issue. I ain't a lawyer so check it out yourself. Look up 922r as a starting point.

[@nikhomk]

You’re so biased that you don’t hiding your dislike of Mossberg just like comparing ford truck to Chevy trucks. Fit and finished or how to use your truck. You don’t put a crappie motor oils on your truck and why do you use crappie armor on your shotgun.

[@rabiva97]

Go back and park your car in the right spot and properly first.

[@perrymiller1098]

What a way to start a video. James Reeves illegally parking in a handicap space and then his filthy using the word t*ts. Later, he uses the Lord's name in profanity as a curse word. I thought I got rid of him when I unsubscribed from his channel.

[@onpsxmember]

Oh this loading gate is the bee's knees, the bossom of brunhilde! Smack my bollocks with the fish slapping dance.

[@dntmautz]

i was thinking the same! what a clown. he's to cool for me.

[@bobbyb7127]

Dang I didn't notice all that until I went and watched again. :(

[@markphillips9635]

Definitely not a responsible gun owner

[@frankhiggins9850]

@@bobbyb7127I don’t mind cussing at all….However when people use the Lords name in vain it really does irk me. Plenty of other good cuss words to use.. lol ..but that’s my dumb opinion

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Mr. Reeves, why did you pull into a handicapped parking spot acting all cool? Tossing your keys, being Mr. Smooth. Suppose a disabled veteran or other handicapped person pulled up? Not being a good role model. Don’t you want to set the right example? There are plenty of laws we don’t agree with but, that is one law we can all agree with. Same as don’t pass a stopped school bus with the stop arm out. Not cool.

[@LangdonTactical]

OK, he did not stay in that parting spot. Those are just the ones out front and did it for the video only. I can assure you that no handicapped person or disabled veteran (the shop has several of them) lost a parking spot. It was just for effect for the video.

[@michaelsurratt9593]

@@LangdonTactical the fact that you have disabled veterans on the payroll and he did that and worse, you are okay with it, is troubling. He may have thought it was “cool”, it was not. I suppose he drove 120mph on the way to shoot the video? Did he shoplift just for the video but it was cool. Cool people set the proper example. To be respected by people, do the right thing. How many times have you seen the police going 100mph without lights? Did you respect that? Of course not because if he caught you, you would lose your license. No one is perfect but, if you want to be respected and be a positive role model, you do the right thing, especially for the video. That way kids see someone to respected, because he is respecting others, doing the right thing. Never and I mean never parking in a handicapped spot. Do you know how I often I catch people parking in handicapped spots who aren’t?

[@LangdonTactical]

@@michaelsurratt9593 Point taken sir. We are sorry for offending you and others. I can assure you that no one at the shop was offended. Those spots are open every day of the week, as no one in our shop needs them or chooses to use them. No one was prevented from parking where they needed to park. It may help you to know that our shop is not open to the public for walk in traffic. All that said, you are heard and your point is taken.

[@TheDarkrice]

CLEARLY satire. Let's not emulate cancel culture.

[@A-staticCal]

Wow, James Reeves, pretty shitty to park in the handicap spot like that. REALLY poor showing, and that you included it as your opening speaks VOLUMES on his and Langdon Tactical's character.

[@LangdonTactical]

I understand where you are coming from, and normally I would agree. You need to understand that that our shop is not open to the public and that those two handicap spaces are never used by anyone. They moved the car right after that shot was taken, and it was just taken for affect as that is the front of our building. I can assure you that no one was prevented from parking there that would have needed to park there.

[@jjacob111]

Which red dot are you running on the 1301 please? @langdontactical Thanks

[@LangdonTactical]

That is a Holosun 509T.

[@chadoutdoors3089]

​@LangdonTactical how did you mount the red dot?

[@jessegiii6737]

Ain't nobody buying either one of these for bird shot😂 il take that a300 afd