Considering you can get one for just over $900 with coupon code through Bereli right now, I'm having a REAL hard time justifying the advantages of a 1301 with everything that comes standard on the Patrol. It's not like I'm ever going to be able to outrun the gas system, even if its not the Blink.I have a LTT 1301 en route and can’t help but wonder if an A300 Patrol is the better buy for half the price (or even $500 less than a normal 1301).
Every YT review and forum post I’ve seen so far has been very positive about it performing well and being an excellent value. If I wasn’t willing/able to spend the money for a 1301, I’d grab an A300 Patrol.
Wonder if anyone has both, since the A300 Patrol is so new.
If it goes bang every time and cycles the next round, I'm happy.A300 is basically the old a391. Action isn't as smooth and obviously slower cycling than the 1301. They are both great guns and easy to disassemble.
If a stupid buttery action is not your kink, a300 patrol is the way to go money wise.
This is, in part, an HD gun that the wife can feel comfortable using/manipulating. She's more comfortable with a shotgun for HD than an AR platform or CZ, but she needs a red dot and a shorter LOP which my Nova doesn't have.A300 is basically the old a391. Action isn't as smooth and obviously slower cycling than the 1301. They are both great guns and easy to disassemble.
If a stupid buttery action is not your kink, a300 patrol is the way to go money wise.
Jump on the a300 then. I have a Franchi intensity. It's way slower than the two you are considering and I cannot outrun the action. There definitely is something about the a400/1301 and how polished it is. But $900 for a quality semi with a widened loading port, and enlarged controls is a hella deal.If it goes bang every time and cycles the next round, I'm happy.
I have the same issue with my 1301. I think that is for sling mounting at most. Anything heavier works the clamp forwardThe polymer barrel/mag tube clamp did work loose
plastic. Looks like they use the same one for the A300I tightened her down pretty good when I put back together so we'll see if she holds. Is the 1301 clamp metal or plastic?
Yup, it’s plastic, same as the 1301. GG&G makes a metal tube cap and clamp combo for $76. They don’t specify that it works on the A300 but I would bet it does.I tightened her down pretty good when I put back together so we'll see if she holds. Is the 1301 clamp metal or plastic?
I have this GG&G tube on my 1301 if anyone has questions.Yup, it’s plastic, same as the 1301. GG&G makes a metal tube cap and clamp combo for $76. They don’t specify that it works on the A300 but I would bet it does.
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I pick up my 1301 Friday, the GG&G tube is the only “mod” I’m considering right now due to less-than-stellar reports about the plastic tube.I have this GG&G tube on my 1301 if anyone has questions.
Have you had any issues with it walking? Part of me is debating just throwing some rubber tape on the plastic jobber and calling it a day.I have this GG&G tube on my 1301 if anyone has questions.
See the photo I posted. There's a way to use the cover tube to pinch in a piece of rail...see the Inforce light? $76 is expensive-ish, but I wanted it to not be plastic. It feels very high quality.I pick up my 1301 Friday, the GG&G tube is the only “mod” I’m considering right now due to less-than-stellar reports about the plastic tube.
Do you feel the GG&G is worth the $76?
Do you know if there is a way to add a rail section or QD point to the GG&G clamp? Still trying to determine best way to mount a TLR-1HL and sling.
19.1" on the A300, 18.5" on the 1301 if I recall.When i look up the ultima it says 19.5" barrel and the 1301 is 18.5". Is that a typo?
I guess not enough difference for it to matter on mag tube extension.19.1" on the A300, 18.5" on the 1301 if I recall.
I don't feel like its going to just break off or have any issues during normal use or drops, but it doesn't fit flush against the insert for the butt pad (you have to pinch the sides for it to make contact), and the little press fit piece under the grip moves around some and makes a clicking noise. I wouldn't exactly use it to beat down a door, FWIW.I did hear that in several reviews. They claim it's fairly durable, but feels on the cheap side.
Man, I apologize.@Supermatch you seem like a cool guy and all but wtf man. It's been 7 hours not a single picture of the gun, Crocs, toes, or dirty underwear. What gives man. I thought you liked us here at cff.
Looks good! (Minus the crocs of course 😆)
This is what the 88059 looks like mounted with the stock mount and a pic rail section. Surely you could buy a fancy Arisaka or some other sort of offset mlok mount and be somewhat lower profile, but this fits the bill for me.Looks good! (Minus the crocs of course 😆)
While I’m excited about my 1301 I have to say I’m a little disappointed that the A300 gets the feedport work and “flagship” 1301 doesn’t. Can’t imagine why they made that decision since the 3rd Gen 1301 and A300 had to be on the drawing board at the same time.
I saw you got a couple Protacs, if you’re planning on mounting one of the A300, I’d love to see some pics of how low profile it is. I was in PSA Denver yesterday and noticed that the 640lm model looked pretty small and might even be lower profile than a TLR-1HL on an offset mount. I also like that they come with a tape switch, considering the price point.
Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.This is what the 88059 looks like mounted with the stock mount and a pic rail section. Surely you could buy a fancy Arisaka or some other sort of offset mlok mount and be somewhat lower profile, but this fits the bill for me.
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Will do, though it will probably be a couple of weeks.As someone who has a bit of a shotgun problem (and @2500 shells through a 1301 competition master), I'm looking forward to a range report.