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First Look: Beretta USA Launches 20 Gauge A400 Xtreme Plus



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LONG LOVED IN 12GA, NOW OFFERED IN 20GA!

NEW from Beretta USA comes a wide variety of A400 Xtreme Plus semi-auto shotguns in 20 Gauge!

The A400 Xtreme Plus has won a well-deserved reputation for being a workhorse of a shotgun that just won’t quit. But now it is being offered in the smaller 20ga option! 

Further drawing from the competition world, the new A400 Xtreme Plus barrel features a step rib with an integral mid-bead and fiber optic front bead in order to ensure the proper fit and sight picture for all conditions.

Main Features:

  • Kick-Off® Mega Recoil Reduction
  • Soft Comb
  • New Adjustable Shim System/Reversible Safety
  • Oversized Charging Handle
  • New Pro Lifter (Included in 20 GA)
  • 7×7 Stepped Rib
  • Rubberized Forend Grip
  • Steel Mid-Bead
  • Cross-Tube Piston
  • Steelium Plus Barrel
  • Fiber Optic Front Sight
  • Optima-Bore® HP Black Extended Choke (5 Included)

For better manipulation in the rain and cold, the A400 Xtreme Plus 20ga line also features an extended charging handle and bolt release.

The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 20 Gauge is now offered in Realtree MAX-7, Mossy Oak Bottomland, and Optifade Timber camo patterns and retails for an MSRP of $1,929.

Not sure if 12ga or 20ga is right for you? We covered this in a recent article with detailed information on the pros and cons of both sizes. It’s not as simple as you might think, and the right shotgun for you may surprise you.

We’re big fans of both 12ga and 20ga, so take a look and let’s sort it out.

Either way, we’re always excited to see great firearms offered in more options.

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