Ghost Loading a Beretta 1301 (and most semiauto shotguns)

[@michaelsanchez8457]

Do you think it unwise to leave a pump gun downloaded by one, chamber empty as "cruiser ready."

[@OGsDangerShow]

I prefer cruiser ready, but if you’re headed into harms way, ghost load your gun to have maximum capacity.

[@michaelsanchez8457]

@@OGsDangerShow Roger that!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Always cruiser ready in the closet, then when the SHTF, grab your preferred ammo carrier an go to town, especially with pumps.

[@yzhou05]

Doesn't ghost load just refer to the shell on the loader with the tube full? So you can ghost load the 1301 and still keep the chamber empty, so you'll have 7+1. Given shotguns aren't completely drop safe seems the most prudent option.

[@jpoeng]

@@yzhou05This what I came here to say: To me, “cruiser ready” can include the ghost load as long as the chamber is empty. Then you are drop safe but simply run the bolt & you’re good to go

[@jamespurdy5948]

Now that is proof positive that you can learn something new every day. I have been shooting shotguns since I was about 10 years old. I was an MP in the Army, and I was a prison guard for 30 years. I just learned how to fully load a shotgun. I have never seen this even in my countless hours of tactical training. Thank you, Sir.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

“You serious Clark?” -Cousin Eddie

[@OGsDangerShow]

@@colt10mmsecurity68😂😆😂😆😂

[@OGsDangerShow]

It doesn’t work on pumps and some semi autos. Just them Eye-Talian style guns

[@PS-rr2jt]

I have an AL391…gonna have to try this. I’ve heard the term “ghost load” before, but never knew what it meant.

[@brianwallebeck1906]

Gotta try this with my Turkish gun

[@YoKnow]

Everytime someone makes a ghost loading video I watch it.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Though I learned this in the Marine corps back in the 1980s, it's nice to see someone still training people with this. Those two extra rounds can make the difference in certain circumstance.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Bingo

[@danielh1708]

What were you ghost loading in the Marine Corps back in the 80's???

[@WolfoftheWoodsAirsoft]

Nice. More good solid tactical advice from OG with practical 'how to do it' for dummies as well....and more of the OG's Danger show comedy routine as well....he could be more Scottish than we suspect.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I’m in northern Scotland as we speak. Love it here, but it needs more guns.

[@WolfoftheWoodsAirsoft]

@@OGsDangerShow That it does my friend that it does

[@williammccaslin8527]

Argh, a wee bit of the Glenn Fiddish I hear

[@mia1shooter]

Great straight to the point video!🤌🏾✊🏾🤝🏿, thank you for no loud obnoxious music or annoying long introduction. Other people have to stretch a video for 20 freaking minutes just to explain something so simple

[@jrranch9712]

Gotta luv some 12 gauge- always had my 870 in my Crown Vic. During my tenure in patrol, two separate incidents, one on night shift and one during the day.... made two grown men empty their bladders in their Wranglers,,,, just by them hearing the sound of me racking a round (which is a universal language- no translation required) in the chamber and politely telling them, without raising my voice, "Sheriff's Office, you might wanna do what you're told. " Everyone compiled, and I went home safely at the end of my shift.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I love me some 12 gauge!

[@redfaux74]

Thank you Mr Crazy Awesome. I didn't know you could do that. 😳 2 extra shots adds a lot of confidence in a SHTF scenario. I don't do warning shots. Know I can.... but I still won't. 12g is one of my fave defense guns. I don't think it can be beat. It has too many bullet options. Fun for everyone. 🎈🥳🎈

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks Dale!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Great to meet you and Mrs OG face to face Gregg, thank you for the goodies too, we have an OG Danger Show sticker on the back of the caravan/trailer now. Travel safe folks!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Cheers, Simon! It was great to meet you and the wife as well. I hope the rest of your travels went well. We are back in England and headed for Wales tonight. Beautiful country you have over here. Stay safe, mate.

[@IsNotAYahoo]

A great piece of historical knowledge passed onto a new generation. As much fun as this channel is to watch; I really love the knowledge shared. Keep up the good work OG!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Glad you like the show, Yahoo. Stay safe out there.

[@aread7]

❤ This is awesome. Love the 1301. Especially with 9 Federal Buckshot w flight control. Outstanding job!

[@robertezell1916]

You are just so wrong but so right. Saturday morning pop ups are the best! 😂

[@richardhillier442]

Howdy Greg, your need for more is a good thing. That's why I like the Saiga with 20 in the drum.😊 Be safe young'un. 🙏 😊

[@OGsDangerShow]

I’ve never found a magazine fed shotgun I could bet my life on. Reliability is key when the poop hits the blower.

[@frankhinkle5772]

The best part is seeing your ghost-image at the beginning. That is one of the things that we enjoy about OG's Danger Show; the high production value.

[@OGsDangerShow]

No production! That was a real ghost!

[@frankhinkle5772]

@@OGsDangerShow I got a cold chill when he appeared!

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Do some more I enjoyed it… you’re a very practical person, but your profession that you retired from definitely in the experience that you get is very valuable.

[@aaronlopez492]

Good to know OG, thanks. "Knowledge is power".

[@SuperDerfmaster]

I would ammend that to "applied knowledge".

[@bradmiller9993]

Knowledge is wealth. :)

[@aaronlopez492]

@@SuperDerfmaster as is, it was good enough for Thomas Jefferson. It's good enough for me.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

9 Rounds of pure hell = ......Thanks Gregg 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@g.e.fourie5672]

Never too old to learn something new. Thanks OG!! keep bring us your awesome content - haven't missed one yet!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thank you sir!

[@bearbarre6435]

Now that is a neat trick. I had never heard of ghost loading and had no idea you could do that. That's pretty cool. Thanks for the tip.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Thank you for teaching me how to count, OG. Much appreciated.

[@robertwilson9999]

Thanks OG, great little trick for your semi autos.

[@frankr5443]

Love OG's Danger Show videos, especially the ones about shotguns!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

One of the best channels ever…. Plus he’s a fellow retired brother in 💙Blue💙

[@clairecelestin8437]

Thank you for showing this. I heard it described but had no idea what they were talking about. It's so simple when you actually see it. Have a safe trip!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks!

[@jeffslaven]

I love ghost loading! Most of the time, cruiser ready is the norm, but I love that option of ghost loading. It's like a special little surprise. Like a free upsize at Burger King 😆

[@yanikstaley7405]

I have tried that and could never figure it out. Thank you very much for that very detailed instruction.

[@OGsDangerShow]

It baffles me for a long time too. One day I slowed it down and it became simple enough for my mush brain to retain. Thought maybe I could help simplify the task on video.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

I still do that, just I didn't have extra, extention just but could and did have 7 ready 2 go. Been shooting shotguns since I was 7, 8 years old. Now I've got a little buddy coming along doing some of same things I did. Thank u Officer Greg 4 taking the time and trouble 2 show and explain how 2 ghost a shell. Great work as always be safe sir.

[@Bubba_Fett_]

Love the 1301; runs so quick wish my M4 were that quick

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I absolutly 💙 the Beretta 1301!

[@stevennewman4778]

Friend of mine bought one. Actually lives up to the hype.

[@3wheelmannc860]

Good to know.

[@StrangerOman]

Spooky. I think I saw some ghosts :o Clever and simple. Nice.

[@noahcount7132]

That's magical, OG! 👍The capacity is there but you don't learn about it from the manufacturer. PS: Hope you're enjoying your visit to the UK. 🤞

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks Tony. We are in northern Scotland right now and loving every minute of it. Not enough guns here though.

[@Iron_Road]

Quick & to the point. I love it!

[@Marin3r101]

Ghost Riding his whip again. That's OG!

[@Csimonson59]

Hey OG thanks for the tip...love my 1301,you did the review that convinced me that I too needed a Auto shotgun. Mesa Tac makes a excellent pistol grip and urbino Shell holder. Also to your credit the awesome Kicks muzzle brake highly recommended. Don't forget to remove it before firing Slugs... Cheers 🇨🇦❤🇺🇸

[@OGsDangerShow]

Glad you like it. Probably one of my top 5 firearms.

[@sski]

Mernin' bro! Happy shotgun coffee time! Hope your first Labor Day Weekend without that pesky labor felt a hella of a lot better. Ciao!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Best part is, I published this video from beautiful northern Scotland!

[@sski]

ACH-HA! That's great! See the world!@@OGsDangerShow

[@RimfireAddicted70]

Always making great shotgun vids!!!

[@wildboby1]

Thank you.

[@tracywagoner4907]

Pretty cool. Will have to try this on my 1100

[@markroster8395]

Happy retirement OG! 🏖

[@bobbarker5884]

Thank you master jedi!

[@kristroseth37]

OG, your content is awesome, so much great stuff that I can actually use, love it!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Derplight2]

You are a bad ass, thanks for the lesson man

[@madcapmagician6018]

Handy tip OG 😁👍

[@clrd4tkoff]

Awesome!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Did not know you could do that!

[@ricardogoodman1750]

Smooth action right there

[@mikecor104]

you made that very easy to understand.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks. That was my intent.

[@azrobbins01]

Love the quick tips!

[@rona1320]

Works on IWI TS12 also. Thanks for the reminder.

[@attakconsulting]

Cool shirt! I’ve carried an Emerson kerambit every day since 2010

[@jpoeng]

Note that 1301’s with the pro lifter can still be ghost loaded, but it’s just a little trickier: You have to put a shell on the lifter then hit the release latch on the lifter while pushing the shell & lifter down into the standby position.

[@Andrew-on5do]

Happy retirement og

[@tropocal2343]

*Cool tip, don't own one, but still good to know.* 👍 *"Saturday mornings especially"* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@thomasallen2015]

I'm getting a 1301 ,good stuff! Thanks!

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video and info.

[@SuperDeucecoupe]

Good to know!

[@AudiophileTommy]

You ARE an asset !!!❤❤❤❤

[@longlowdog]

Great video. Regards from Scotland.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks for sending this video out for me Angus! And thanks for lunch! Cheers to you, Jo and the girls. 🐕

[@John-ir2zf]

Ol' OG greg can't keep his fingers out of the hole 😂😂😂

[@michaelp.139]

Awesome!! 🤘

[@krazyrican2009]

I never knew this could be done. Sweet!!!

[@krazyrican2009]

Hey OG, can this be done with a Remington 11-87?

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Outstanding!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@richardsmith3199]

That is a lot of firepower you could even stagger slug/shot/slug for greater effect etc

[@OceanBob]

Actually you can fit 8 rounds in the tube. One ghost. One in the chamber so 10 rounds.. to get the 8th round in the tube remove the black plastic spring retainer and swap out the follower. Also some ammo is over length so check that. Great video Sir…Bob.

[@christophergarcia1027]

Cmon OG let's rock the 590 shockwave the world demands it brother!! Lol!

[@psp1921tsmg]

Only works on followers similar to the benelli system. My departments 11-87 Remingtons jam when you try to put the round on the follower

Whoa, I gotta try this.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

Very cool!

[@BenjySparky]

OG you rock! Love the channel and content. Peace

[@chuckaddison5134]

Well, learn something new every day!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Tomorrow: pole dancing with OG.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Thanks OG 👍

[@rob6850]

Nothing like some OG fingers going in the hole.

[@dannoshankles2202]

Congratulations on your retirement dog big guy. Thanks for that info on that shotgun. I have one just like it. 👍🏻

[@OGsDangerShow]

Enjoy that thing. One of the best firearms I own.

[@crafty714]

I love shotguns ❤❤❤!!

[@joecaetano6554]

Now I know !!!! Thanks 🙏

[@markchambers2812]

I need to train . Thanks Greg

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Thank you for that Knowledge. Maybe I will buy a 1301 before the Canadian BAN.

[@vincedibona4687]

Nice!

[@jonenglish6617]

OG great video as usual. If push comes to shove, Are you grabbing the 1301? or that sexy Wilson combat?

[@OGsDangerShow]

The 1301 is my primary social shotgun now. The 870 is set up for Taofledermaus vids.

[@turdferguson5300]

OOH, a Halloween video. Well maybe not...

[@airgunfun4248]

That is weird wild stuff I did not know that

[@FitnFire]

This and the Beretta A300 are two shotguns I’d like to compare!

[@joshuagibson2520]

I think James Reeves (TFBTv) did that. Or at least 1 vid on the 1301 and one on the A300. IIRC the 1301 had slightly better features, but was significantly more expensive.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I left you a link to said video but it was removed. Look up Tfb a300 patrol (vs 1301). That is the title. It is a direct comparison in one video.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I’ve been trying to find an A300 but they’re always “sold out”. One day soon I’ll get that video made. When. I body cares anymore and it gets 17 views.

[@spaz13b]

Whoops, it popped up

[@RdeneckTech]

Can this be done on pump action or is it exclusively semi auto? I am aware this may be a dumb question based on the video title.

[@redfaux74]

I would like to know also. My favorite 12g's are pump.

[@RdeneckTech]

@@redfaux74 mine too. That Mossberg 835 turkey gun is probably number one, but I also really like the 500 series and obviously the good old maverick 88.

[@wdixon27]

damn, now i kinda want a 1301 a little more, as if the vintage 870, stubby 870 pistoly thing, vintage ithaca 37 slam fire addition, novi pump, and the remington 11 doing its impersonation of a browning wasn't enough 12g

[@joebeach7759]

Maybe you remember this, I haven't carried anything other than a "patrol rifle"(even though my agency can't bring themselves to call it that), at one of the civilian agencies I worked for, a couple decades ago, we used to carry our 870s in what we referred to as "patrol ready". Is that what you could call this? All I remember is not having to do anything but switch off the safety, and we never had to rack it. Now, to clear it, all you need to do is pull back the bolt and dump the ghost round out? Thanks for the video and stay safe brother.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Similar, but this is for semiautomatic guns only. Your patrol ready is just a chambered shotgun and a topped off magazine for max pump fun.

[@joebeach7759]

@OGsDangerShow Thanks brother. Been a decade or 2. I would still prefer a slug over a .223 for the distance we would employ(think: large parking lot.)

[@scottydouglass1892]

Two less zombies in the front lawn

[@sivispacem1]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

Gracious

[@williammccaslin8527]

Well laddy, arent you the lucky one to be back in the old country. Are you on vacay or hunting red stags, or a long awaited fishing trip in the highlands. Btw cool vid to. Thx for the vid

[@OGsDangerShow]

We are in the Highlands as I speak. Loving it up here. They need more guns though.

[@crankygunreviews]

That intro :D

[@alext6933]

🎉🎉

[@SuperDerfmaster]

I noticed you specified semi-auto, but is there a reason it wouldn't work with pump action?

[@erg0centric]

21st century

[@joemo1033]

Short answer...Prob not, not worth it. Long answer. Depends. If you are talking about a Mossberg 500...don't try it. This is due to a mechanical difference in how the action works. In this shotgun, and in Benellis (and most semi suto shotguns), the shell lifter is DOWN when the action is closed. Which allows the ghost load. That is not the case for 500s. So you will be forcing a very unpleasant malfunction. I've seen it work with an 870 in the past...but not reliably.

[@ElainesDomain]

@@joemo1033 Thanks

[@rcairnut]

well, well I am watching this wearing a shit that says, 'Nobody is coming.. It's up to you.' thanks for the video again! and 'ghosting' works like a top with my M2 law enforcement shotgun and my Kick's Full choke.

[@OGsDangerShow]

That’s awesome. Thanks!

[@BHam336]

🤙

[@michaelquinn6932]

Moldsburg 930 tactical.... Hold 8.. Now I got 10.😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks for the info.

[@ditchdigger93]

Works with both of my Mossberg's, but it is a P.I.T.A to do and not really worth it to me. Some claim some dependability problems, but I've never had them fail to function perfectly when ghost loaded. I still don't know how they know that there is one waiting on the lifter. You'd think you'd end up with a jammed-up mess. Or I would anyway, but it does work.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Due to the reciprocating bolt, the shell lifter only knows to lift when the bolt retracts

[@chrishelms1967]

Feeding the algorithms

[@williamalston3324]

Neat

[@sleazykilla360]

Man I want one of these but in my county we're restricted to 4+1 tubes for semi automatic shotguns (also can't have pistol grips). And idk if I want to spend $1,500 on a 5 shot shotgun. I guess 6 with ghost load. I mean, one could choose to just not follow the unconstitutional magazine restrictions, buy the 7 round tube out of state, and become ungovernable. But, my professional advice ofc would be to "follow all local laws". 👀

[@skynet3110]

Thanks for the tip but there is no risk of damaging the mechanism?

[@OGsDangerShow]

No, sir. The gun was meant to work this way.