By: Friedrich Seiltgen

Copyright © 2023

BERETTA

In 1526 Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta (1490 – 1565/68) of Gardone sold 185 arquebus barrels to the Arsenal of Venice for 296 ducats.

Already in production in the early 1500s, Beretta products were chosen by the highly discriminating Republic of Venice for their excellence. As the Beretta name became synonymous with uncompromising quality, design, materials, construction, and performance, word spread beyond the Italian borders, establishing a tradition that has carried through fifteen generations of Berettas.

The trade secrets and attention to detail Jacopo (1520/25 – …) inherited from his father, Bartolomeo, were passed on to his son, Giovannino (1550 – post-1577), then to his grandson, Giovan Antonio (1577 – post-1649), and on and on throughout centuries.

In the early 1800s, Pietro Antonio Beretta (1791 – 1853), despite difficulties arising from constant wars and foreign domination, traveled throughout Italy to demonstrate the superior quality of his products and collect orders. Pietro Antonio’s son, Giuseppe (1840 – 1903), continued the arduous effort begun by his father, creating new opportunities for the company through international distribution.

In the early 1900s, Pietro (1870 – 1957) took the Company reins, introducing modernized manufacturing methods, many patents for mechanisms, and simplified construction, consequently establishing Beretta, the first Italian firearms maker, as one of the most modern firearms production facilities in the world. The modernization process was continued by the sons Giuseppe (1906 – 1993) and Carlo (1908 – 1984), securing the Company’s multinational character with commercial and production activity in numerous European countries and the United States. These efforts created successful military, law enforcement, and private ventures.

Today, under the leadership of Ugo Gussalli Beretta and his sons Pietro and Franco, Beretta embarks on the 3rd Millennium with centuries of experience in excellence. That experience, combined with investments in technology, organization, and growing product lines, has prepared Beretta for the demands of the global market of the 21st century. Quality Without Compromise: this core value of total commitment to quality was established by Bartolomeo Beretta almost five centuries ago and continues to be the bedrock of the company today. As a crucial part of the company mission, Quality Without Compromise remains the unchanging key to Beretta’s worldwide success.

THE A300 ULTIMA

The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is engineered to be ultra-reliable and easy to manipulate. Featuring the classic mechanisms of the venerable A300 platform, this new defense shotgun includes enlarged controls and an enhanced loading port to ensure faster reloading.

The weapon features a 7-slot Picatinny rail, a thinner forend design with 3 M-Lok and 3 QD sling mounting points, and a 7+1-shot extended magazine tube, secured by a custom barrel clamp with integral M-Lok capability. It’s also compatible with Beretta 1301 Tactical aftermarket rail and optic mount accessories.

The A300 Ultima Patrol also has a specially designed forend with aggressive texturing in critical areas to ensure superior control and comfort while shooting. A shortened compact stock with a 13-inch length of pull maximizes maneuverability and gun handling in confined spaces.

The buttstock features the Kick-Off recoil reduction system, which provides stability, comfort, and control for faster target acquisition and greater shooter comfort.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Magazine capacity: 7 Rounds

Sights: 7 Slot Picatinny rail rear, Fiber Optic Front

Barrel Length: 19.1 Inches

Overall Length: 38 Inches

Weight: 7.1 Pounds

MSRP: $ 1,099

URL: www.beretta.com

THE VERDICT

An outstanding addition to the A300 line. Check one out at your Beretta dealer today.

That’s all for now, folks!   Please keep sending in your questions, tips, and article ideas. And as always – “Let’s Be Careful Out There.”

Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism Counterstrategies, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International. Contact him at [email protected].