The 1301 Tactical is probably the best semiauto currently on the market. I'm not sure I can pull the trigger faster than the gas system on any other shotgun anyways, but the BLINK system certainly has the edge in cycling rate over the other semis. The shotgun is very light, but the gas system makes even heavy buck loads feel pretty tame. The Magpul furniture was a must for me, it makes the ergonomics of the 1301 and my 590A1 almost identical. The slots on the Zhukov end up in a pretty good spot for mounting a remote switch. The pro lifter is another absolute must. I'm glad they started putting them in with the mod2, no more Beretta thumb. I would normally build out the shotgun myself, but, at the time I was comparing prices, the 1301 Tactical (even at a discount) along with all the furniture I wanted, came out to about the same price as the LTT. The convenience of having LTT put it together, along with a trigger job, couldn't be beat. I put an RMR on top and a Surefire Scout out front along with the remote switch. I could not be happier with the setup. The Condition 1 case is basically trash though. I wish they would leave it out and save the $20. (It's flimsy and I need 5 hands to hold all the latches out of the way when closing or else they all get caught.)

My 3 star rating is for only the changes made by LTT, in comparison to a standard 1301 Tactical. The fit of the Zhukov handguard is not good. Its obvious when holding the gun that it doesn't belong. There is a large gap between the barrel and handguard that leaves the operating system exposed. Also, it does not have anywhere to get a really solid grip like the factory fore end, which has a recessed area for your fingers to bite into. Its a downgrade if you ask me. The Magpul stock is really no better than the factory piece. The grip angle for me is very weird and puts my hand and wrist at an awkward angle. The only benefit is the adjustable length of pull, which is a nice feature. I got the RMR mount, which I do like. It fit well and has a decent adjustable iron sight. I did not like the GG&G 6 shot side saddle. Shells fit super tight and are hard to get in/out. I even left shells in for a couple months to try to break in the rubber, but still too tight to be practical. It also has sharp edges that shaves plastic off the shells when inserting & removing them. I ended up removing it. The trigger job really isn't any improvement over the stock triggers I have felt. Its like pulling a rubber band until it breaks. The cerakote is very nice. I got OD green and it looks beautiful. LTT customer service has been excellent. My gun had a barrel alignment issue, LTT paid shipping both ways and fixed the issue no charge. Overall I dont think the gun is worth the price over the standard gun. If I could do it over again, I would buy a box stock 1301 tactical and just buy the RMR mount. I did ask LTT if I could get the factory parts, so I could switch back to the beretta stock and fore end, but they buy a stripped version of the gun from Beretta so those parts aren't available.

I normally build out my own guns but my time is pretty limited right now. The quality of this gun is awesome-o, LTT did a great job on the build. In addition their field stripping\cleaning video is great and really helped out to learn about the gun.

When I say this gun runs, this gun RUNS. The rate at which this gun can fire is unreal. Trigger pull and cycling is smooth as butter. Love this gun, and it puts a smile on the face of everyone who shoots it.

I took it out of the box, mounted up and dirty zero’d my 509T, and went to the range the next day. I used some defense 00 as well as some slugs, both from 10 yards and 25 yards. Couldn’t miss the 9/10 rings with either. The reloads are also like butter with the beveled edges. This thing is truly a work of art! Hats off to everyone over at LTT! Also, regarding the switch to the GG&G hardware, as this was a GREAT improvement! The side saddle is rock solid and much more reliable! Already ordered a charging handle from them, as the stock one is a little less than preferred for me. Maybe include them on the gen 3’s? :) thanks EL!

This is by far the best semi-auto shotgun on the market and is made even better by LTT.

What a beautiful firearm. It is extremely light and the fit and finish is excellent. I am glad I bought it

I was looking for a good semi auto since i hated the recoil on pump shotgun and it was not pleasant to shoot. This shotgun has been on my list since seeing it on instagram and actually browsing through bdu page and saw this guy. When I bought it, I was skeptical at first since the benelli m4 is similar price to this deck out 1301. However, once I receive the shotgun, my mind change completely. It's a very beautiful gun right out of the box. Some people may hate the Magpul furniture aesthetics, but I love the way it looks. I got the fde furniture black base and the it looks so damn good. The unboxing was amazing. It gives me that tactical feel. Mounting light and sling mount is easy on this gun. I recommend you remove the handguard to mount it easily. If you don't know how, ltt has a youtube video breaking it down. EZ PZ. When I went out to the range and shoot the same buckshot load that I have in my other pump shotgun, I notice the recoil difference is lighter between the two. Even shooting slugs, it was still hard-hitting, but manageable to shoot compared to pump. I love this shotgun and langdon done an amazing job. I its cheaper to get complete shotgun here than to find the parts from aridus who made the furniture. Also the rob hob ghost ring sight are really cool since it makes cowitness easy and its almost make the front sight like shooting a bead sight which I like more on shotgun than ghost load. The only con I have is quad loading this shotgun. You can do it, but it's way harder than the ones optimized for 3 guns. It's not made for it since the nordic spring mag tube is very "bouncy". If you messed up and don't push tube all the way in, then one of the shells can get stuck in the loading gate which prevents you from reloading until you either rerack the gun or pull the trigger. Overall, I recommend this shotgun if you can only have one shotgun. I ain't a shotgun person since i prefer shooting rifle and pistol better. However, this shotgun makes it a lot more enjoyable. Also easier for newer shooters to shoot since semi has lighter recoil. When they get back in stock, grab one immediately. They sell out pretty fast. For this patch, i got lucky and got the fde black base which sold out the same day. The others remain for the week. Make sure to save up and grab these boys. I now have a beast tactical shotgun set up.

I've been on a semi-auto shotgun kick lately. Bought a Benelli M4 and Asgard Defense M127 and now an LTT 1301. Hands down the best of the three is the LTT 1301. Lightweight, yet handles recoil exceptionally well. Smoother to load than the other two. Carriage release is a little further forward, which is nice so your thumb doesn't get whacked by the charging handle. Cycles fast and handles light target through high brass. Nice comb angle and buttpad make for a natural point of aim and view through the sights. Mr Langdon, tell the folks in assembly to watch the alignment of the handguard with the endcap toward the muzzle. Mine was misaligned and not tightened sufficiently and the handguard and 2rd extension came loose after about 20 rounds. Had to loosen up the barrel clamp, properly align the endcap, tighten both the 2rd extension and nut and then tighten the clamp. Hasn't come loose since. If you are looking for an exceptional semi-auto shotgun, just buy this one and don't look back. I'm glad I did.