The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus (J42XN16) is a premium 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun engineered for waterfowl hunters and extreme field conditions. This model features a 26-inch Steelium Plus barrel, chambered for 3.5-inch shells, and is finished in Gore Optifade Timber camouflage with Beretta’s renowned Kick-Off Mega recoil reduction system.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Capacity: 2+1 rounds (with 3.5" shells; capacity increases to 3+1 or 4+1 with shorter shells depending on plug configuration)
- Barrel: 26" Steelium Plus, step rib, fiber optic front bead, optimized for superior patterns and low recoil
- Finish: Gore Optifade Timber camouflage on both barrel and Kick-Off stock
- Stock: Synthetic with Kick-Off Mega hydraulic recoil system
- Action: Gas-operated, semi-auto with rotating bolt-head and overbored barrel for increased durability and fast cycling
- Chokes: Comes with five extended Optima HP chokes (F, M, IM, IC, C)
- Weight: Approx. 7.8 lbs
- Sights: Stepped rib with mid-bead and fiber optic front sight
- Safety: Reversible cross-bolt safety for right- or left-hand shooters
Notable Features
- Kick-Off Mega system uses three hydraulic dampeners in the stock to reduce recoil and muzzle jump by up to 70%, permitting rapid follow-up shots and greater comfort during long hunts.
- B-Link gas operating system allows for extremely fast cycling and dependable performance with all load types, including heavy magnum 3.5" shells and lighter target loads.
- Steelium Plus barrel provides optimal shot patterning and extreme corrosion resistance, while enlarged loading port and controls are glove-friendly and easy to operate in the blind.
- Receives high praise for reliability, ease of maintenance, pattern consistency, and best-in-class recoil mitigation among all 3.5" waterfowl semi-autos.
This shotgun is regarded as one of the most advanced and comfortable 3.5" magnum semi-auto shotguns for waterfowl, sporting, or demanding field use on the market today.
| MANUFACTURER | BERETTA |
| MODEL | A400 |
| CALIBER | 12 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |
| IMPORTER | BERETTA USA |