Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus

The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus

(and its updated flagship variant, the A400 Xtreme Plus) is a premier 12-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Beretta. Widely considered one of the most reliable waterfowl and wingshooting shotguns on the market, it is specifically engineered to handle heavy magnum payloads while offering industry-leading recoil mitigation.

Core Specifications:

• Gauge: 12-gauge
• Chamber: 3.5-inch Supermagnum (safely cycles everything from light 2 ¾-inch target loads up to heavy 3 ½-inch magnum shells)
• Barrel Lengths: Available in 26-inch, 28-inch, or 30-inch configurations
• Weight: Approximately 8 lbs

Key Features & Technology:

• B-Link Gas System: Beretta’s proprietary gas operating system cycles up to 36% faster than competing shotguns, allowing users to fire multiple shots in rapid succession while remaining exceptionally clean and low-maintenance.
• Kick-Off Recoil Reduction: Utilizing up to three hydraulic shock absorbers built into the stock, this system dampens both primary and secondary recoil peaks, reducing felt recoil and muzzle jump by up to 70%.
• Steelium Plus Barrels: Built from a proprietary tri-alloy steel that undergoes deep hole drilling, cold hammer forging, and vacuum distension. The “Plus” variant features an elongated triple forcing cone (320mm) that drastically improves shot pattern uniformity and reduces density degradation.
• Aqua Tech Shield Coating: Provides superior corrosion, rust, and wear resistance, protecting the firearm’s internal and external surfaces during punishing coastal or rainy waterfowl hunts.
• Oversized Field Controls: Outfitted with an extended charging handle, enlarged bolt release button, and widened loading port. These ergonomic updates allow hunters to operate and reload the shotgun effortlessly while wearing thick gloves.
• B-Lok Magazine Cap: A fast-release end cap that secures or opens with a simple 60-degree twist, making field stripping and cleaning highly efficient.