Description
The LTT Beretta 1301 Patrol Folding Black is a Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 12 gauge that Langdon Tactical has upgraded with its trigger job, a Beretta Patrol forend and a folding stock, all in black. It is one of the fastest-cycling defensive shotguns you can buy.
LTT Beretta 1301 Patrol Folding Black Overview
Langdon Tactical Technology, founded by competition shooter and trainer Ernest Langdon, builds its LTT 1301 on the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 with Beretta’s Pro Lifter and semi-flat trigger. LTT adds its trigger job for a smoother, slightly lighter pull, its Super Duty shotgun sight, and a choice of forends, heat shields and stocks. This listing’s part code, 1301-HBCF-BLK, points to the Beretta Patrol forend and a folding stock. The 18.5-inch barrel is threaded for Beretta’s Optima choke system, and LTT includes a hard case.
The Beretta 1301 System
The 1301 uses Beretta’s BLINK gas system, which cycles very quickly and runs a wide range of loads, from light target shells to full-power buckshot and slugs. The Mod 2 keeps a 7-round magazine tube. It is lighter and handier than most tactical semi-autos, and the gas system softens recoil compared with a pump.
Langdon Upgrades
The Pro Lifter keeps the loading port clear, so reloading is easier and pinched thumbs are rare. The LTT trigger job removes grit and makes each pull more consistent. QD sling points are built into the barrel clamp. These small changes add up to a gun that is easier to run under stress.
Folding Stock Benefits
The folding stock in LTT’s Chisel family of options shortens the shotgun for storage in a vehicle or safe, while locking up solid for firing. Practice opening it quickly, and confirm the gun cycles reliably with the stock folded only if you plan to shoot that way, since most shooters will not.
Ammunition
Pattern your defensive buckshot at realistic distances, as every barrel throws differently. Reduced-recoil buckshot is a popular choice in the 1301. Cheap target loads may not cycle reliably until the gun is broken in, so run a few boxes of full-power ammunition first.
Price and Caveats
An LTT gun costs more than a stock 1301, but it saves you the cost and time of sending your shotgun out for the same work. Parts are specific to Beretta, and the semi-auto action needs regular cleaning. It is a defensive and training tool, not a field gun.
Accessories Worth Adding
Most owners add a weapon light, a sling and a side shell carrier. A light lets you identify a target in the dark, which matters more than any other upgrade on a defensive shotgun. A shell carrier on the receiver keeps reloads with the gun. Keep the setup simple and light, because every accessory adds weight and something to snag, and train with the gun exactly as you will keep it at home.
State Laws and Ownership
Some states restrict semi-automatic shotguns with folding stocks, pistol grips or extended magazines. Pennsylvania buyers complete a PICS check at transfer. If you live in a restricted state, confirm the configuration is legal before ordering.
Specifications
- Model: LTT 1301 (1301-HBCF-BLK)
- UPC: 810059265837
- Base gun: Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2, Pro Lifter, semi-flat trigger
- Gauge: 12, 3 in. chamber
- Barrel: 18.5 in., Optima choke threads
- Capacity: 7+1
- Forend: Beretta Patrol
- Stock: folding, black
- Upgrades: LTT trigger job, LTT Super Duty sight
- Includes hard case
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this shotgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check; dealers may sell a shotgun to buyers 18 or older. Have it shipped to an FFL near you, inspect it before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules first.
Who It Is For
The LTT Beretta 1301 Patrol Folding Black is a great fit for home defenders and serious trainees who want a turn-key, fast-cycling 12 gauge with a compact folding stock.
Buy the LTT Beretta 1301 Patrol Folding Black at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the LTT Beretta 1301 Patrol Folding Black online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Langdon Tactical.
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