Beretta is pleased to announce that the new A300 Ultima Patrol tactical shotgun recently received the Industry Choice Awards ‘Shotgun of the Year’ title. The Industry Choice Awards and Evaluations was developed as a service for the firearms industry to provide free and unbiased feedback from experienced users and potential consumers of their products. This evaluation process occurs with 20 to 30 evaluators with diverse experience in the industry, who run the submitted products to a rigorous testing process in retail and range environments.
Some of the evaluators’ comments included statements such as “excellent home defense platform,” “it would be a serious contender as it comes complete for 3-gun”, and “would be a nice patrol weapon with a light and night sights.” When asked what they liked best about the A300 Ultima Patrol, evaluators commented on its’ “smooth operation,” “larger controls which make it easy to manipulate in a high-stress situation,” “how it shoulders and points,” “ease of loading and the sights with optic mounting options,” and “good grip surfaces.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to win this ICA award for Shotgun of the Year. Made in the US, the A300 Ultima Patrol is the ideal home defense shotgun, and we are pleased with the positive response that this new platform has received from consumers and industry experts,” Dina Sanders, Brand Marketing Manager – Tactical, said.
Made in the USA, the A300 Ultima Patrol is easy to manipulate and use when seconds matter, with ample accessory mount options to allow the user to adapt it for use in all situations.
Featuring the classic mechanisms of the venerable A300 platform, this new tactical shotgun includes enlarged controls, an enhanced loading port, a thinner forend design with multiple M-LOK and QD sling mounting points, and a 7+1 shot extended magazine tube secured by a custom barrel clamp with integral M-LOK capability.
An enlarged loading port and controls ensure faster reloading, and an oversized and reversible safety button for easy manipulation in adverse conditions. The new shotgun includes an installed 7-slot Picatinny rail, 3 M-LOK mounting points, and 3 QD sling mounting points. It is also compatible with Beretta 1301 Tactical after-market rail and optic mount accessories.
The custom barrel clamp includes integral M-LOK slots and a QD socket, and secures the extended magazine tube. The A300 Ultima Patrol features a specially designed forend with aggressive texturing in key areas to ensure superior control and comfort while shooting. A shortened compact stock with a 13” length-of-pull maximizes maneuverability and gun handling in confined spaces.
The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol retails for an MSRP of $1,099 and comes in an assortment of color options including gray, black, and limited edition color variants and market-leading finishes.
For additional information, visit www.Beretta.com.
