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1301 Comp first impressions
First thought? WHY did I wait so long for this. A week ago I picked up a 1301 Comp, with 21" barrel. I initially wanted the tactical, but I actually like this one better, and am very happy with my choice, especially since the tactical is nowhere to be found. Plus, I plan on some shotgun classes, and I can say "mine's longer" . I don't see the 2.5" of additional barrel length as an issue. I plan on adding a mag tube extension, and various parts for 922r compliance......after bird seasons are all over. Also, KE Arms makes an adapter for the Aimpoint Micro footprint, which is the same as a Sig Romeo 5, and others.
I was worried the 21" barrel would be a hindrance, it is not. We went last weekend for some dove and I got plenty. Due to work schedule I didn't have a chance to do anything to the gun before shooting, and all I had was some cheap Fiocchi birdshot, (1200fps) so I was skeptical, at best...... It ran like a champ. No FTF, FTE, No stovepipes, nothing........... just shooting. I am impressed. If you are on the fence with the 1301, I say go for it. What a great gun. If there is a downside it's the chokes, it ships with only an IC. |
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I did not feel that way at all. But I shoot an 870 a lot, and my Weatherby SA-08, which will ONLY run on hotter shells, both of them "kick" much more. I haven't ran buckshot or slugs, so those may be different. Either way I'm sure they are no worse than either gun mentioned, and definitely not worse than my KS7, which doesn't bother me.
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I’ve seen these available . Had a regular 1301 in my cart but bailed because of a huge bill that arrived. My question is Tactical vs Comp. seems the biggest difference is sights and the comp has chokes.
Would you feel comfortable using the comp in a tactical class? |
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If you want the most compact semi-auto possible, the only question in my mind is choosing between the Gen 2 Tactical is civilian with threaded choke or LE model with fixed choke. If you want an all-purpose semi-auto, then the Comp in 21" is quite a nice compromise. I personally went with a 24" Comp for 3gun and clays, relegating home defense duty to the AR. Last edited by crosseyedshooter; 09-15-2021 at 7:35 AM.. |
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Not familiar with them, are additional barrels available. Seems having a 18.5 and a 21/24 would be the best of both worlds.
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Yes.....but they run about 550 ish............
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Thanks . That’s what I’m thinking.
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The comp runs a 3 1/2” receiver vs the tactical with a 3”. Larger port for speed loading is the reasoning behind it. Unless both barrels are for a 3 1/2” your going to have an expensive paperweight, on the plus side it can hold down quite a bit of paper.
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Late thanks for all the replies. Been looking for a comp local in black. The only one that comes up is FDE. Trying to avoid extra fees like shipping etc.
The Benelli Nova Speed pump looks excellent but it’s release date is way behind. It’s also best to avoid 1st Gen anything as there are usually some kinks to work out . |
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