The Beretta 1301 Tactical C Mod 2 is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel, a 37.8-inch overall length and a 7+1 capacity. It weighs 6.8 pounds and has a 3-inch chamber. The Blink gas operating system is designed for quick cycling and fast follow-up shots. The matte black finish sits on a black synthetic stock and an aluminum receiver, with ghost-ring rear and front-blade sights, an improved-cylinder Optima-Choke HP and an external crossbolt safety.

In Missouri this shotgun suits home defense and general range use, where a compact 12-gauge with seven rounds on board is the working setup. The supplier describes it for defensive and professional applications. Missouri's firearms deer season allows shotgun slugs with expanding bullets but not buckshot, so the loads you pick for this gun should match the use you have in mind.

Key features

• Blink gas system for fast, reliable cycling
• 7+1 capacity, 3-inch chamber
• 18.5-inch barrel, 37.8 inches overall
• Ghost-ring rear and front-blade sights
• Aluminum receiver, black synthetic stock

Firearms ship to a Missouri FFL dealer, where you complete Form 4473 and the dealer runs a NICS background check.