We are in a spiritual war. There are principalities of darkness in high places who practice the dark occult arts of summoning demonic entities to let loose in our earthly realm. These entities attach themselves and possess individuals susceptible to their influence to carry out evil acts to drive division among the American people and ultimately to undermine the freedoms of Americans. The 12 virtues helps to block, bind, and limit the influence of these "entities" specifically in the context of gun ownership. As more people understand and live by these virtues, we strengthen the angels among us and weaken the grip of the demonic entities over all of humanity.... THE 12 VIRTUES OF THE RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER: HUMILITY: The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance. It involves the recognition of one's limitations, imperfections, and fallibility, and the willingness to acknowledge and learn from one's mistakes. A humble person is not overly concerned with status, recognition, or personal gain, but instead focuses on serving others and contributing to the greater good. TEMPERANCE: The quality of having restraint and moderation in one's emotions, behaviors, and desires. Temperance is an important virtue as it helps people maintain self-control and avoid impulsive or harmful actions. GRATITUDE: A feeling or expression of thankfulness or appreciation for something that one has received or experienced. It is a positive emotion that can be directed towards others or towards life in general, and is often associated with feelings of joy, contentment, and well-being. Gratitude can also be a practice, in which individuals consciously focus on the good things in their lives and cultivate a sense of appreciation for them. SOBRIETY: The quality of being free from the effects of alcohol or drugs. It can also be used more broadly to describe a lifestyle or attitude that emphasizes moderation, restraint, and self-control. MORAL DUTY: The obligation to act in a certain way that is consistent with moral principles or values. It is the responsibility that one has to do what is right and ethical, regardless of personal gain or benefit. PATRIOTISM: Patriotism generally refers to the love, devotion, and loyalty that a person feels toward their country. It often includes a sense of pride in one's country, its history, culture, and achievements. MINDFULNESS: The state of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, paying attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It involves being non-judgmental and accepting of what is happening in the present moment. Having situational awareness. CONSIDERATION: Involves taking into account the needs and feelings of others before making a decision or taking action. It is the act of being thoughtful and showing regard for the well-being of others. COURAGE: Involves taking action to protect others in the face of danger or adversity, and being willing to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. It requires both physical and moral strength, as well as a willingness to take risks and face challenges in order to protect others. RESILIENCE: Refers to the ability of an individual or a system to recover from difficult or challenging circumstances. It involves adapting to adversity, maintaining a positive outlook, and bouncing back from setbacks. Resilience can apply to various areas of life, such as personal relationships, health, work, and business. It is not the absence of difficulty or hardship, but rather the ability to cope with and overcome them. Developing resilience can help individuals navigate difficult situations and emerge stronger and more capable. THOROUGHNESS: refers to the quality of being meticulous, careful, and precise in carrying out tasks or fulfilling responsibilities. It involves a strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring that all necessary steps are taken and all relevant aspects are considered. A thorough person is diligent in their approach, consistently adhering to established procedures, conducting comprehensive checks, and verifying information or results to minimize errors and ensure accuracy. PRUDENCE: Someone who is prudent carefully considers all the available information before making a decision or forming an opinion. This involves being open-minded, objective, and patient in gathering and evaluating evidence, and avoiding hasty or impulsive conclusions. Such a person would be able to weigh the pros and cons of different options, assess the potential risks and benefits, and make a well-informed and reasonable judgment.
I was here since the early days and I have to say, I completely agree. I do miss the serious review style that he did back in the days, but these newer style videos are much more entertaining to watch.
I've had mine for about 6 months and all I can say is that if your interested in getting one then get it. I absolutely love mine and I have it with me whenever I'm camping, traveling, it's next to my bed at night. I've always been a Remington 870 guy my whole life but damn this thing is awesome. I have many hanguns, several ARs and AKs and have always wanted a semiauto shotgun so after lots of research and talking to others I decided on the A300 and I haven't regretted it. When I first held one I was suprised at how light it was and how smooth the chamber is. All I can say is I would recommend it for anyone looking for a great tactical semiauto shotgun.
Good to see Charlie back, I know these three different guys got their own things going on and can't always be together in videos every video, but man this is just the squad, their coordination, they way they feed off each other in improv, dream team
I was so worried he was shit out of this channel's asshole for the Snoring Desert Institute comments. I'm overjoyed to see that was not the case, and shout-out to the Sonoran Desert Institute.
Stumbled on the channel (into bikes, trucks and cars because of lifestyle and work; so algorithm). Not a firearm enthusiast, but enjoyed the explanation and demonstration of the A300 along with the fantastic production value. However, what I really, really enjoyed was the bit at the end about thanking a mentor/role model (dad advice). Reminding viewers to spread positivity by thanking the people in their lives who helped them learn and grow was a super-solid way to end. Highest of fives, sir.
I absolutely love having charlie and Micha on the channel the chemistry between you guys is perfect and they make everything so much more relatable for those of us who arent giga chad level operators.
I love how garand thumb videos went from super serious "combat use" reviews on a black background to what they are now. Videos now just feel like they are filled with more life and you're just hanging out with the bros having a great time.
@@rekerboi1125 The wilderness and urban survival videos had a bit more serious tone. I think they try to make the gun review videos entertaining because they could get a bit repetitive/boring in the wrong format.
i've been here since 300 subscribers and it just astounds me how much better and better you guys have gotten over the years. this channel has really become the gem of the firearms community on youtube.
YES! I mean it was great at first but the scene at the end where he’s walking back and forth in agony was literally perfect. He looked more like Rick than Rick did😂👌🙌
A three gun competition between the three of you would be fun to watch, especially if each of you gets to choose one of the guns that one of your competitors will have to use. In fact just watching the the reactions of whoever gets saddled with some hinky piece of shit chosen by someone else would be pretty entertaining.
Implying they won’t ALL get saddled with some various hinky pieces of shit? This is GarandThumb. Also knowing how often Macaulay Culkin does cameos in YT videos, how great would it be to have him show up for one of these?
@@RealBelisariusCawl now that would be epic if we could have him actually be part of the officiating process, like calling out violations such as stepping over the distance line...and assigning penalties for infractions
As someone who competes in clay competitions with the A400, seeing its tactical little brother with identical controls is making me consider this as my next purchase. Can't recommend the A300 and A400 systems enough, they simply don't fail.
As someone who waterfowl hunts with the a-400, I can attest. Would love to see it in a mud test. I have had a few situations where I had it caked in mud and it ran like nothing happened.
A400 and 1301 tactical both use the proprietary beretta CHF steelium barrels and these barrels have forcing cones that are nearly double the length of current standard forcing cones. My a400 extreme is my go to Turkey shotgun. With 3 1/2 magnum loads I can confidently take a gobbler at 60-65 yds. Whereas most shotgun spreads will limit you to about 40-50 yds with great ammo
I just want to say that after watching the first 1:20 of this video I ran out of my house and to my local gun store to purchase this Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Thank you Garand Thumb! Your videos are the absolute best there is!
I own a 1301 and love it, I'm in my sixties and have been using shotguns since I was about twelve but my last two have been Beretta's and they're far and away the best most reliable semi auto shotguns I've owned.
1201customized owner here.Rocky Mc added MMC Ghost rings silver solder front sight cut the stock down with new sorbane pad.Added hardware for original H&K sling (it was the 90's thing) Ran the "Choke" brand buckshot and Brenneke full power slugs. This takes The Gauge to a whole new level
Bought both the new Beretta tactical guns and love them both. Both to me rival my Benelli M4 and my Remington 1100 tactical and 1187 tactical. The 1301 is every bit as fast as my Fostec but all these have a new contender, the Mossberg 940 tactical and the 940 JM pro. I’ve really enjoyed my 930 SPX tactical and my 930 JM PRO. The Goose gun 930 JM pro is a wicked 13 round gun. Yeah I love shotguns. I guess at 62 I’m considered an "old man" but this "old man" has first hand knowledge of what a load of 00 buck will do to an assailant. I guess I should just say evil doer. You see a lot patrol a whole county. Anything goes in big rural area, and I do mean ANYTHING. Another great video from a cool ass grand master.
The 1301 is probably the best semi-auto shotgun dollar for dollar, but the A300 Ultima Patrol is quite different from the 1301. Someone mentioned the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical which is actually more similar to the 1301 (non-Mod.2 version) than Beretta's own A300.
This is the only gun channel I’m genuinely entertained by. It’s fun and informative without sounding full of itself. Keep it up fellers, you’re doing well. 13:42 feel you buddy
Hickok 45 is great, very entertaining as long as you like watching an old man shoot a sub compact pistol better than most can shoot with a rifle lol. I do love garand thumb though. This is my new favorite for some of the drills and some of the professional training videos. The counter tracking “evading a professional army” video is a must watch, and of course the intros for the reviews are freaking hilarious. Very entertaining 😂
I highly recommend adding the 1301 Tactical Lifter (3") Pro Style made by Beretta. Bolts in place perfectly and keeps the loading ramp up and out of the way. Beyond that, add Grovtec's "Hollow Stock Pushbutton Base - GTHM198" so that you can mount your sling to the side of the stock as mentioned in the video. The Patrol is a beast!
@@PopeMcGrope Yes, you can still ghost load with the Tactical Lifter installed. There are a few TH-cam videos out there that illustrate it better than I can probably explain it.
I installed the Beretta pro lifter in both my 1301 Tactical L. E. and A300 Ultima Patrol L. E.! I love them both so much more now. No more thumb bite.I can ghost load with both shotguns as well.
I picked up an A300 ultima Patrol LE the other day and it is absolutely fabulous. I asked my buddy at my local FFL to let me see it and as soon as I got it in my hands I told him to go get the box for it. I definitely do not regret my decision. It is a fantastic and beautiful tool of destruction. 9/10 if you don't take price into the equation, 10/10 if you do take price into the equation. I would say that it is better than my M2 and right up there with the M4. In order I would probably say that the 1301 mod 2 is the best, M4 is just below it, and then the A300 Ultima Patrol. Long way of saying that it is the 3rd best combat shotgun. Some people would call it mid, but i would put it in high tier. If someone comes out with a better stock for it i would honestly take it over the M4 if given the choice.
Beretta's on a roll these days. The A300 and 1301 are 2of the top 3 shotguns right now (in my eyes). Plus, the 92x compact is an underrated conceal carry pistol. It's freaking amazing.
TFB just did a review on this. I think that, outside of a duty-use purpose, the A300 would be the best Beretta shotgun choice for most people. The 1301 is better overall, but you pay for it.
One thing most people don't want to admit with firearms is there is a BIG TIME level of diminishing returns once you hit a certain point when it comes to your money. When you buy absolute bottom of the barrel level stuff, it'll show, but once you get into the mid-tier and slightly above, you're not seeing a lot of return for the big time cash you're putting forward. The A300 vs the 1301 (and moreso the M4) is an example of that...yeah, the 1301/M4 is better, but is it a necessity for vast majority of shooters that warrants the extra 40-100% in cost? Not really. It's the same with ARs, hunting rifles, 1911s (this one can be especially egregious, I think you're out of your f'n mind to pay 4k or more for a 1911,) plastic fantastics, pumps, etc. I try to avoid the trash tier stuff, but I sit solidly and happily in the mid-level with nearly all of my purchases. Hell, the gun of mine that gets the most random compliments is my AR-10...with a PSA upper and lower.
A300 or the new 940 are the best budget semi autos on the market. Shooting both, I think you can run the 300 slightly faster but the 940 I still haven't cleaned after 800 rounds and it's just trucking along
I like how as Mike describes the superior aspects of this shotgun, he is literally emitting pure joy. My bf bought this for me for Valentine's Day and I have to say, it brings me pure joy as well. This video is gold.
This was a fantastic video! The beginning was such a great copy of WD, acting and shooting keep getting better and better. Thank you all for your hard work!
This is a awesome shotgun for the price. Though I’m kinda surprised garand thumb has never done a video on the Mossberg 590 or Remington 870. Two of Americas top shottys that kinda got overlooked
Awe actually I pretty sure that he did do both of them in the past, but with the leftest communists that are in charge a lot of older videos had to be taken down so that maybe what happened to them. Larry Vickers has done some excellent videos on the 870 and the DP-12 that you might want to look into. No offense meant to you, but the communists, let’s go Brandon. Have a good one. Oh InRangeTV has some good videos on Mossberg pumps. I have a couple 870’s and a handful full of 500’s and a couple 590’s. I used to have the time to go out shooting with friends and family and if you’re all running the same gun it’s all about who is the better shooter.
@@storytimedavidcollins2897 hell yea brother, yea I know all to well of the commies that run this shot show. I help my brother with his TH-cam channel and yea, even his small channel gets a lot of grief. Yea there are a good number of guys that do good vids on the 870/590. I just thought it’d be cool to see one with that Garand touch to it.
Shot a Beretta A300 throughout high school for clay target, trap, and skeet competitions along with duck and dove hunting. With well over 10,000 rounds through it, only one thing has broke which was the bolt recoil absorber, contacted beretta a few months ago when it broke and they warrantied the part and sent me the part right away, no questions asked.
@@bobg1685 which could help the comparison be more compelling, a $600 shotgun up against more pricey offerings. “Does more money equal better?” kind of thing
@@JesterJocular TBH, the Stoeger really isn't in the same league (just my opinion) as the other two; the 940 is more budget-friendly, but it's still pricey, and I could get the Beretta only if I sold my work car. The Stoeger 3k security model was on my short-list against the CZ 712, but they didn't have either at my 1st LGS, so I ended up getting a pump just to avoid leaving the store empty-handed in front of people. Another LGS has both of them, but if I decide to get one it will probably be the CZ. Having said that, you're right about comparing the Good-Enough Stoeger against the Exceptional Mossberg or Beretta.
@bobg1685 I have a stoeger m 3000 with thousands of rounds through it with one malfunction and it happened turkey hunting this year when I was laying on my side and it was my fault by firing the shotgun while it was leaning on a base of a tree. Shoots pretty fast and accurate
Great bit of dad advice! I recently did exactly that. It meant the world to them, and it felt great for me to get it out in the world. There shouldn't be enough time in the day for negative BS. Thanks for the great video guys! I appreciate you all!
I completely agree with your view on training. I own an older mossberg 500 and I train every day with dummy rounds and fairly often with live ammo. I run through drills of clearing the whole house one room at a time. Yeah sure maybe I would be better with a semi auto shotgun but what realy matters is that I train. God bless you.
I have an old A300 for hunting, love it, I've only ever had one jam and it was with questionable ammo, so I wont blame the weapon, but I'm glad to see a more modern take on the platform
A great comparison video would be the Baretta A300 Patrol versus the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical. Both are similar configuration and price, aimed at the same market.
Picked one up last week. My rear QD socket was correct from the factory and I had no issues with it so hopefully they've fixed that issue moving forward. I have a holosun 503 on the way and I'll probably throw it on an Aridus CROM. Rocking a Magpul sling and streamlight protac for now until I can upgrade because I had them on hand
If there's any questions about the A300 barrel, just look at the thermal shock that a duck gun goes through in a heavy season...barrel failures are extremely rare, even in that harsh environment.
i love my mobssberg 930. added a +2 extended tube and a pistol grip stock. all in all probably spent about 850 dollars on it, i bought it used but it had only been fired maybe a dozen times
Look into OR3GUN marine spacer, solves the moisture trapping and drag the stock spacer causes. Though I haven't seen it myself yet, I read a comment that Jerry Miculek said the 940 piston and spacer (similar to OR3GUN) fit the 930.
I picked up a used JM pro tactical, it rode around in an excavator cab, never been cleaned so there was lots of hard carbon on all the piston/action system. So far it's been reliable and great to shoot with. It's similar action system as the A300.
To make the Mossberg 930 better? Is to change the spacer to a Teflon coated with holes in it. It will run cleaner. About 1500 rds instead of 500 rds. There is a website for it
The intro for the 1301 video is one of my favorites but this one didn't disappoint. The sharp transition from crying dramatic mike to casual charlie was on point.
It would be cool if you guys listed in the description what modifications you've made to weapons for those of us who are newish to firearm enthusiasting. 🙂
I have a Mossberg 930spx and I have had ZERO issues with it. It’s fast and easy to clean and goes bang every time I pull the trigger. My buddy has a 1301 and it’s smooth as well with slightly more recoil with full power loads which is all we shoot anyway and have because slugs and buck is all that matters in a shotgun IMO.
Every time I see a semi auto shotgun I can't not think about the Benelli scene in John Wick where he runs out of ammo, pins the guy to a wall with the barrel, and uses a match saver like that to reload and just yeet the guy (if you haven't seen the scene go watch it). which just makes me want one more, but they're so expensive... nice to see a more budget friendly offering like this, and a handsome host to talk about them.
One of your better videos. I own a Beretta 1301 (green with a mag extension and RDO) so I was very interested in seeing how the A300 stacks up to it. Too bad you didn't bring a 1301 to do a direct comparison.
@@overseas_demogod i just got a 1301 Tactical and im so obsessed with it i want to buy a 1301 Comp Pro and an A300 patrol too. need to collect them all.
That is an awesome shotgun. It's on my list for potential future combat shotgun purchases. However there's 2 more shotguns I'd like him to review and that's the Remington V3 tactical and the new Mossberg 940 tactical.
Having shot both the A300 and the 1301 Tactical the 1301 is literally better in every way, but the A300 is better than everything else I've shot. I've opened up my 1301's loading port similar to how the A300's is factory. Beretta would do well do adopt the same to the 1301 from the factory.
loveeee these new videos man i think they are really branching out to other crowds outside of the gun community ..keep it up !! make people see guns are fun !!
3000 rounds is nothing in the shotgun world... Trap shooting, sporting clays, dove hunting etc. I recall back in the 90's I shot sporting clays one Saturday morning with a guy who had over 90k rounds through his ruger red label and the gun was still in spectacular condition. Shotguns operate at less than 1/3 the chamber pressure of a typical rifle which makes a huge difference...
you guys are having way toooo much fun, keep s it up. Nice to see Beretta putting out a hot well made shotgun for under a grand. get it? a garand . i crack myself up
I picked up a barely used one from a guy I know for 650. I was a little disappointed because I’m not a shotgun guy and would have preferred a 1301. But the more I look into it, check out some videos, the deal I got and how good it is for the money I’m gonna keep it.
I love videos that include Charlie and Micah. Micah's ability to keep Mike focused and making the video relatable is amazing. Now that leaves us with Charlie, his dry humor, constant insanity and off the wall comments have me laughing so hard that I have to pause the videos constantly. The video when he made the Sweaty Disabled Idiots comment about the SDI sponsorship, I almost needed to find an oxygen tank to catch my breath after laughing so hard. Also when Charlie made the "that's your sister in college" comment during the Flintlock video, and Mike looked at him and said, "I have no idea what the fuck you're talking about." I lost it.
I loved my A300 Ultima hunting gun until the trigger broke. Researched it on the internet and that is a common problem. Beretta did send me a new trigger group, so I'm happy about that, I just hope they fixed the problem so it doesn't happen again.
I'm spreading out 4 shotguns in the house. I've got pistols on magnets all over, but in a rush, nothing beats a face full of 00. Things are getting pretty bad and it will only get worse...before it gets even worse. I have 1 Benelli M4; but by the time you expand its potential, you got a fortune invested in it. So I am going with Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotguns for the other 3. It would be nice to have all the guns the same, unless you are a gun fondler. You can tell gun fondlers, they change their CCW like they change their shoes. Sameness is best for being able to switch seamlessly between guns. I can't afford to be a gun fondler. But I will have to wait for the lotto to kick in to have 4 Benelli M4's that are set up in full combat mode. In between the Benelli M4 and the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the Beretta 1301 Tactical. It is a nice gun, but is only slightly lower in cost than a Benelli. Although it does not have to be tricked out like the Benelli to have its full tactical potential unleashed. Anyway, if I had the dough for the 1301, I'd just spend a few bucks extra and go with the M4. That would be if money is no object. I've tried lots of shotguns over the years. Nothing compares to the Benelli M4. It is the Rolex of semi-auto tactical shotguns. But the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is a lot more affordable and is still a decent option. Plus the Beretta is ready to go out of the box, with mag extension and even some M-LOK capability. But they sure use lots of plastic on that Beretta. If Glock built a shotgun...it would be the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. You can think of the Berretta like that. If you are too broke for the Benneli or Beretta, then get a high-class Turkish clone of the M4. Break em in and test them out. As things go further to hell, I may have to save up for a Benelli Titanium Cerakote for the bathroom. Too steamy in there! Pat McNamara would never go for spreading out your guns like this. But that is how I do it. I'm never more than a few feet from a gun. The only place I carry at home is in the sauna and CCW. When things go further to hell, then I will carry while putting out the trash. Other than that, the guns are all spread out and ready to go. (Although I don't keep a round in the shotguns, just the pistols. Shotguns have to be charged to shoot...as of now.)
Compared this to the mossberg 940 tactical at my local gunshop and left with the mossberg. Ambi safety, optic milled reciever out of the box superbright fiber front sight and almost $200 less made more sense to my situation at least. If you prefer the beretta no shame in that too.
Hey Garand, thanks for taking the time to do these budget videos. I was wondering if you would ever consider doing a budget knife video? Either way, love the videos keep em coming.
Informative (and entertaining) video! The A300 Ultima Patrol is undoubtedly a fine tactical semi-auto shotgun, but keep in mind that it's designed to hit a specific price point. Often referred to as a "budget model", it's unfair to compare it to a 1301 and very unfair to compare it to a 1301 Mod.2. Some features of the A300 are really excellent, so much so, that Beretta carried them over to the redesigned 1301 Mod.2, like the loading gate and forend, while other features, besides the obvious, are cost cutting measures. An example is the barrel clamp. It's not torqued down tight from the manufacturer because it's cheesy plastic and would probably crack. The plasticky mag tube extension is also questionable as are the non-adjustable ghost sights. These parts can be easily upgraded though, albeit at additional expense. Still, it's a fine shotgun. I'd like to see a head-to-head comparison with Mossberg's 940 Pro Tactical which has a similar price point and has functionality more similar to the 1301.
As an update to the points that I made in my earlier comment that was posted before I actually checked-out an A300UP in person. Since then, I checked one out and bought one a week later. First, the cheesiness of the plasticky components was way over criticized by some reviewers. Yes, the A300UP has plastic/polymer components, but they seem to be of high quality. Next, the situation with the barrel clamp movement has hopefully been corrected by Beretta in their more recent production by adding ridges/indents on the magazine tube cover to prevent the clamp from sliding. The loading port is amazing. The non-adjustable ghost sights seem to be of high quality and after shooting the shotgun seem pretty well dialed in from the factory up to 25+ yards on mine. I would prefer them to be adjustable, but that may be a moot point for me as I am considering adding a red dot. If not, I may replace the rear sight with an adjustable LPA ghost ring sight. The conclusion is that there is no way that I would call the A300UP a "budget model" shotgun. I was also able to compare the A300UP side-by-side to the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical. To me there was no comparison, both being similarly priced, with the Beretta being superior in every way.
Garand Thumb is starting to feel like it's becoming the Top Gear for fire arms and I'm here for it.
Starting??????? Where have you been the last 5 years + ???
I watch this channel to see what you Americans watch.
@@GardenGuy1942 well, can you blame us? this is pretty entertaining and informational content :)
that is more true than anything I have heard in a whole year. not saying much tho because I work for Uncle Sam.
@@DM-qm5sc I was about to say, I think that’s been the day one vibe 😂
Charlie is such a nice guy letting Garand Thumb run his channel and letting him put his name on it.
I concur
We are in a spiritual war. There are principalities of darkness in high places who practice the dark occult arts of summoning demonic entities to let loose in our earthly realm. These entities attach themselves and possess individuals susceptible to their influence to carry out evil acts to drive division among the American people and ultimately to undermine the freedoms of Americans. The 12 virtues helps to block, bind, and limit the influence of these "entities" specifically in the context of gun ownership. As more people understand and live by these virtues, we strengthen the angels among us and weaken the grip of the demonic entities over all of humanity....
THE 12 VIRTUES OF THE RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER:
HUMILITY: The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance. It involves the recognition of one's limitations, imperfections, and fallibility, and the willingness to acknowledge and learn from one's mistakes. A humble person is not overly concerned with status, recognition, or personal gain, but instead focuses on serving others and contributing to the greater good.
TEMPERANCE: The quality of having restraint and moderation in one's emotions, behaviors, and desires. Temperance is an important virtue as it helps people maintain self-control and avoid impulsive or harmful actions.
GRATITUDE: A feeling or expression of thankfulness or appreciation for something that one has received or experienced. It is a positive emotion that can be directed towards others or towards life in general, and is often associated with feelings of joy, contentment, and well-being. Gratitude can also be a practice, in which individuals consciously focus on the good things in their lives and cultivate a sense of appreciation for them.
SOBRIETY: The quality of being free from the effects of alcohol or drugs. It can also be used more broadly to describe a lifestyle or attitude that emphasizes moderation, restraint, and self-control.
MORAL DUTY: The obligation to act in a certain way that is consistent with moral principles or values. It is the responsibility that one has to do what is right and ethical, regardless of personal gain or benefit.
PATRIOTISM: Patriotism generally refers to the love, devotion, and loyalty that a person feels toward their country. It often includes a sense of pride in one's country, its history, culture, and achievements.
MINDFULNESS: The state of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, paying attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It involves being non-judgmental and accepting of what is happening in the present moment. Having situational awareness.
CONSIDERATION: Involves taking into account the needs and feelings of others before making a decision or taking action. It is the act of being thoughtful and showing regard for the well-being of others.
COURAGE: Involves taking action to protect others in the face of danger or adversity, and being willing to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. It requires both physical and moral strength, as well as a willingness to take risks and face challenges in order to protect others.
RESILIENCE: Refers to the ability of an individual or a system to recover from difficult or challenging circumstances. It involves adapting to adversity, maintaining a positive outlook, and bouncing back from setbacks. Resilience can apply to various areas of life, such as personal relationships, health, work, and business. It is not the absence of difficulty or hardship, but rather the ability to cope with and overcome them. Developing resilience can help individuals navigate difficult situations and emerge stronger and more capable.
THOROUGHNESS: refers to the quality of being meticulous, careful, and precise in carrying out tasks or fulfilling responsibilities. It involves a strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring that all necessary steps are taken and all relevant aspects are considered. A thorough person is diligent in their approach, consistently adhering to established procedures, conducting comprehensive checks, and verifying information or results to minimize errors and ensure accuracy.
PRUDENCE: Someone who is prudent carefully considers all the available information before making a decision or forming an opinion. This involves being open-minded, objective, and patient in gathering and evaluating evidence, and avoiding hasty or impulsive conclusions. Such a person would be able to weigh the pros and cons of different options, assess the potential risks and benefits, and make a well-informed and reasonable judgment.
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@@يوسفالقرعان-ب3ج brainwashed by a fiction book in 2023
I was here since the early days and I have to say, I completely agree. I do miss the serious review style that he did back in the days, but these newer style videos are much more entertaining to watch.
Charlie is killing it on the drills. Never underestimate him.
Always wondered if Charlie was more than comic relief 😂
He trains hard for the day the cops finally kick in the door on his bondage and bukkake room
Charlie is kind of weird, but when he goes beyond slapstick he's been pretty good, especially of late.
Charlie don't surf!
Charlie is only using a fraction of his available power
I bought an A300 a few months ago. This video pushed me over the tipping point. Excellent stuff as always!
How has it been since you’ve bought it?
I've had mine for about 6 months and all I can say is that if your interested in getting one then get it. I absolutely love mine and I have it with me whenever I'm camping, traveling, it's next to my bed at night. I've always been a Remington 870 guy my whole life but damn this thing is awesome. I have many hanguns, several ARs and AKs and have always wanted a semiauto shotgun so after lots of research and talking to others I decided on the A300 and I haven't regretted it. When I first held one I was suprised at how light it was and how smooth the chamber is. All I can say is I would recommend it for anyone looking for a great tactical semiauto shotgun.
@@Mr.Nobody1227 thank you so much
I think the A300 will be my next bedside buddy 😎
That makes two of us
Good to see Charlie back, I know these three different guys got their own things going on and can't always be together in videos every video, but man this is just the squad, their coordination, they way they feed off each other in improv, dream team
Allah only god
It's always better with Charlie. He cracks me up.
@@يوسفالقرعان-ب3ج What's that got to do with the price of fish
Does Charlie have a channel
you know it’s a good garand thumb video when it’s over 1 minute
Thats so dumb most videos are over 1 minute long
@Chadleb you should have just let him sit with that himself…
@@Chadleb004 what joke? Knew to elish
@prideorhonesty what you mean is you're a smooth brain and words make you sleepy.
@@2loaves388 silly goose
Charlie is a national treasure. I'm not sure a video without Charlie is worth watching, honestly.
Agreed
I was so worried he was shit out of this channel's asshole for the Snoring Desert Institute comments. I'm overjoyed to see that was not the case, and shout-out to the Sonoran Desert Institute.
Charles has been missed.
Charlie is a national treasure but he can defend himself just fine.
I'm kinda disappointed every time we don't get to see Charlie, so on that alone this video is excellent.
I handled a Turkinelli and was surprised how heavy it was. Then I handled the A300 and it felt like it was half the weight. I was amazed.
Stumbled on the channel (into bikes, trucks and cars because of lifestyle and work; so algorithm). Not a firearm enthusiast, but enjoyed the explanation and demonstration of the A300 along with the fantastic production value. However, what I really, really enjoyed was the bit at the end about thanking a mentor/role model (dad advice). Reminding viewers to spread positivity by thanking the people in their lives who helped them learn and grow was a super-solid way to end. Highest of fives, sir.
You should definitely stick around because this is the best channel on TH-cam
My dude, you found the BEST gun channel. I also stumbled across the FortNine motorcycle channel by accident, so I know how it feels!
Hey, not everyone is perfect. But you can become a firearms enthusiast!
Good point! Positivity is key!
Welcome to the channel, friend! Quality production, fun banter, and dad advice are all staples of Garand Thumb.
This has better writing than most shows on tv
Especially now since all the tv writers are working at Starbucks until the strike ends…
@@JoeO. Judging by the quality of the last ten years of movie/tv, they haven't worked in a long time.
TV shows are trash nowadays.
I absolutely love having charlie and Micha on the channel the chemistry between you guys is perfect and they make everything so much more relatable for those of us who arent giga chad level operators.
1000%
Micah*
But Charlie and Micah are low key operator level giga Chad's 😂😂
They can shoot drills and hang with pretty much anyone honestly.
When Charlie goes back to med school, after his indefinite suspension, I will be sad.
imo Charlie in charge, charging with the heat.
That extra shell on the side is a thing of beauty. He’s so slick with it
I love how garand thumb videos went from super serious "combat use" reviews on a black background to what they are now. Videos now just feel like they are filled with more life and you're just hanging out with the bros having a great time.
kinda miss the older version of gun reviews a bit althought these new ones are still interesting and fun.
@jam agreed, imo older were better. Would be nice if there were some more serious tone reviews or educational videos on certain topics
Yeah it’s fun bro range time. Fun to watch.
@@rekerboi1125 The wilderness and urban survival videos had a bit more serious tone. I think they try to make the gun review videos entertaining because they could get a bit repetitive/boring in the wrong format.
@@TheSlywrightYeah those old ones are great for research purposes but the new ones I actually want to watch as soon as they come out.
i've been here since 300 subscribers and it just astounds me how much better and better you guys have gotten over the years. this channel has really become the gem of the firearms community on youtube.
Hell yeah brother been here since the same time. Love the content they make
Same here, the progression in quality and value is just astounding
Everyone has been here in the first 300 subs!
@@johnhansen8272 nah im around 200k mark.
you joined youtube over a year after the channel was started. while it's not impossible, it's highly unlikely you saw the 300 mark. I call bullshit.
Charlie is an absolute scene stealer, and we love him! Great video Mike, Charlie, and Mika !!
As someone who is a MASSIVE fan of the Walking Dead. This was absolute gold 😂😂😂 the Rick impersonation was so spot on 😂😂😂
YES! I mean it was great at first but the scene at the end where he’s walking back and forth in agony was literally perfect. He looked more like Rick than Rick did😂👌🙌
Same this was the best intro and the acting was 🤌
Yep!
A three gun competition between the three of you would be fun to watch, especially if each of you gets to choose one of the guns that one of your competitors will have to use. In fact just watching the the reactions of whoever gets saddled with some hinky piece of shit chosen by someone else would be pretty entertaining.
Great idea. I want to watch that
Implying they won’t ALL get saddled with some various hinky pieces of shit?
This is GarandThumb.
Also knowing how often Macaulay Culkin does cameos in YT videos, how great would it be to have him show up for one of these?
@@RealBelisariusCawl now that would be epic if we could have him actually be part of the officiating process, like calling out violations such as stepping over the distance line...and assigning penalties for infractions
Each of them should choose one of the firearms and they all use that one set of three guns.
Yes!
I think my favorite part of these videos is when Charlie absolutely nails the SDI intro in the beginning 😂
As someone who competes in clay competitions with the A400, seeing its tactical little brother with identical controls is making me consider this as my next purchase. Can't recommend the A300 and A400 systems enough, they simply don't fail.
As someone who waterfowl hunts with the a-400, I can attest. Would love to see it in a mud test. I have had a few situations where I had it caked in mud and it ran like nothing happened.
I just got an a300 outlander for shooting clays and bird hunting. I can’t wait to take it out and try it. Literally bought it yesterday.
Pasta cannons are 🤌
@@michaelm9211 I've been hunting with my a300 for 4 years now in rough conditions shooting hundreds of rounds a year. It's flawless, I love it.
I've been planning on getting the retarded cousin the stoeger mk3
A400 and 1301 tactical both use the proprietary beretta CHF steelium barrels and these barrels have forcing cones that are nearly double the length of current standard forcing cones. My a400 extreme is my go to Turkey shotgun. With 3 1/2 magnum loads I can confidently take a gobbler at 60-65 yds. Whereas most shotgun spreads will limit you to about 40-50 yds with great ammo
The price of them is going to skyrocket now.
Probably, currently Cabelas shows them at 850 to 950
Glad I picked mine up well before this vid lol
@@AK47avtomat lol same here
Nah, it’ll probably stay the same. price increase puts it into 1301 pricing zone.
Lucky, picked up mine for 900
0:44 seeing that Beretta chug through those shells gave me chills. Such a fine piece of machinery.
It's awfully nice that Mike gets to talk so much in Charlie's videos
I just want to say that after watching the first 1:20 of this video I ran out of my house and to my local gun store to purchase this Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Thank you Garand Thumb! Your videos are the absolute best there is!
Charlie needs his own "words of wisdom segment" or "Charlie's challenge of the week" :)
I wholeheartedly support a "wisdom from Charley" segment 10/10
That’s a must for a upcoming video🤣
Yes..... Cut to "Charles and words of wisdom" in the 4:20 slot on every video
Amen!
"Would you say it's a budget shotgun?"
"Well, *I* haven't bought it."
I own a 1301 and love it, I'm in my sixties and have been using shotguns since I was about twelve but my last two have been Beretta's and they're far and away the best most reliable semi auto shotguns I've owned.
Thanks for the wisdom old man
1201customized owner here.Rocky Mc added MMC Ghost rings silver solder front sight cut the stock down with new sorbane pad.Added hardware for original H&K sling (it was the 90's thing) Ran the "Choke" brand buckshot and Brenneke full power slugs.
This takes The Gauge to a whole new level
Just got one at a show, was surprised at how light it was.
Bought both the new Beretta tactical guns and love them both. Both to me rival my Benelli M4 and my Remington 1100 tactical and 1187 tactical. The 1301 is every bit as fast as my Fostec but all these have a new contender, the Mossberg 940 tactical and the 940 JM pro. I’ve really enjoyed my 930 SPX tactical and my 930 JM PRO. The Goose gun 930 JM pro is a wicked 13 round gun. Yeah I love shotguns. I guess at 62 I’m considered an "old man" but this "old man" has first hand knowledge of what a load of 00 buck will do to an assailant. I guess I should just say evil doer. You see a lot patrol a whole county. Anything goes in big rural area, and I do mean ANYTHING. Another great video from a cool ass grand master.
The 1301 is probably the best semi-auto shotgun dollar for dollar, but the A300 Ultima Patrol is quite different from the 1301. Someone mentioned the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical which is actually more similar to the 1301 (non-Mod.2 version) than Beretta's own A300.
This is the only gun channel I’m genuinely entertained by. It’s fun and informative without sounding full of itself. Keep it up fellers, you’re doing well.
13:42 feel you buddy
you don't like demo ranch?
What about Brandon Herrera?
Your missing out buddy
Hickok 45 is great, very entertaining as long as you like watching an old man shoot a sub compact pistol better than most can shoot with a rifle lol. I do love garand thumb though. This is my new favorite for some of the drills and some of the professional training videos. The counter tracking “evading a professional army” video is a must watch, and of course the intros for the reviews are freaking hilarious. Very entertaining 😂
Thanks, bought one today; honestly it made sense once you get it in your hands. The second I held it, I knew I was getting the grey model.
How much they go for $850?
How was your experience???
I highly recommend adding the 1301 Tactical Lifter (3") Pro Style made by Beretta. Bolts in place perfectly and keeps the loading ramp up and out of the way. Beyond that, add Grovtec's "Hollow Stock Pushbutton Base - GTHM198" so that you can mount your sling to the side of the stock as mentioned in the video. The Patrol is a beast!
can you still ghost load with it if its always up or is it only under spring tension?
@@PopeMcGrope Yes, you can still ghost load with the Tactical Lifter installed. There are a few TH-cam videos out there that illustrate it better than I can probably explain it.
I installed the Beretta pro lifter in both my 1301 Tactical L. E. and A300 Ultima Patrol L. E.! I love them both so much more now. No more thumb bite.I can ghost load with both shotguns as well.
Might be best episode yet due to true friendship. No faking, not acting, just Family. More of this!
I have a Berreta A300 that I shoot sporting clays with . It cycles almost as quick as a full auto. Best shotgun this oldman has ever owned.
I picked up an A300 ultima Patrol LE the other day and it is absolutely fabulous. I asked my buddy at my local FFL to let me see it and as soon as I got it in my hands I told him to go get the box for it. I definitely do not regret my decision. It is a fantastic and beautiful tool of destruction. 9/10 if you don't take price into the equation, 10/10 if you do take price into the equation. I would say that it is better than my M2 and right up there with the M4. In order I would probably say that the 1301 mod 2 is the best, M4 is just below it, and then the A300 Ultima Patrol. Long way of saying that it is the 3rd best combat shotgun. Some people would call it mid, but i would put it in high tier. If someone comes out with a better stock for it i would honestly take it over the M4 if given the choice.
Cinematic gold. Better than 98% of Hollywood movies.
2% checking in. I'm watching.
Beretta's on a roll these days. The A300 and 1301 are 2of the top 3 shotguns right now (in my eyes). Plus, the 92x compact is an underrated conceal carry pistol. It's freaking amazing.
Beretta supports pedos these days.
✊
TFB just did a review on this. I think that, outside of a duty-use purpose, the A300 would be the best Beretta shotgun choice for most people. The 1301 is better overall, but you pay for it.
Ive heard about some issues with the A300 on lower pressure loads, but I dont have any good data.
"outside of a duty-use purpose", idk I don't think spending 600 to a 1000 more for a 1301 or M4 is worth it for LEO either.
One thing most people don't want to admit with firearms is there is a BIG TIME level of diminishing returns once you hit a certain point when it comes to your money.
When you buy absolute bottom of the barrel level stuff, it'll show, but once you get into the mid-tier and slightly above, you're not seeing a lot of return for the big time cash you're putting forward. The A300 vs the 1301 (and moreso the M4) is an example of that...yeah, the 1301/M4 is better, but is it a necessity for vast majority of shooters that warrants the extra 40-100% in cost? Not really.
It's the same with ARs, hunting rifles, 1911s (this one can be especially egregious, I think you're out of your f'n mind to pay 4k or more for a 1911,) plastic fantastics, pumps, etc. I try to avoid the trash tier stuff, but I sit solidly and happily in the mid-level with nearly all of my purchases.
Hell, the gun of mine that gets the most random compliments is my AR-10...with a PSA upper and lower.
A300 or the new 940 are the best budget semi autos on the market. Shooting both, I think you can run the 300 slightly faster but the 940 I still haven't cleaned after 800 rounds and it's just trucking along
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz Isnt that problem with almost every autoloading shotguns to
not work with light payloads.
I like how as Mike describes the superior aspects of this shotgun, he is literally emitting pure joy. My bf bought this for me for Valentine's Day and I have to say, it brings me pure joy as well. This video is gold.
Do you find the recoil and weight manageable? I'm shopping for my first shotgun.
@@graceyjewels7148very easy to manage. Nice and light and doesn’t recoil hard at all even with 000 buckshot
@@graceyjewels7148hd tactical has it on sale $290 off when code “a300” is used at checkout
This was a fantastic video! The beginning was such a great copy of WD, acting and shooting keep getting better and better. Thank you all for your hard work!
I suspect that Beretta will carry over the A300 features over to the next 1301 variant. Good to see they're continuously evolving.
Once they do, it will cost 2k for an over marketed gas system that can cycle faster than people can accurately shoot with duty loads lol
This is a awesome shotgun for the price. Though I’m kinda surprised garand thumb has never done a video on the Mossberg 590 or Remington 870. Two of Americas top shottys that kinda got overlooked
What's he going to say about those two platforms that hasn't been said a thousand times over already?
A great intro video what else lol
@@stevem4783 but they haven’t had that Garand Thumb touch have they?
Awe actually I pretty sure that he did do both of them in the past, but with the leftest communists that are in charge a lot of older videos had to be taken down so that maybe what happened to them.
Larry Vickers has done some excellent videos on the 870 and the DP-12 that you might want to look into.
No offense meant to you, but the communists, let’s go Brandon.
Have a good one.
Oh InRangeTV has some good videos on Mossberg pumps.
I have a couple 870’s and a handful full of 500’s and a couple 590’s.
I used to have the time to go out shooting with friends and family and if you’re all running the same gun it’s all about who is the better shooter.
@@storytimedavidcollins2897 hell yea brother, yea I know all to well of the commies that run this shot show. I help my brother with his TH-cam channel and yea, even his small channel gets a lot of grief. Yea there are a good number of guys that do good vids on the 870/590. I just thought it’d be cool to see one with that Garand touch to it.
9:15 Charles impressed the hell out of me. My man's first attempt and it's freaking fast!
Shot a Beretta A300 throughout high school for clay target, trap, and skeet competitions along with duck and dove hunting. With well over 10,000 rounds through it, only one thing has broke which was the bolt recoil absorber, contacted beretta a few months ago when it broke and they warrantied the part and sent me the part right away, no questions asked.
I'd love to see a comparison between the Mossberg 940 Tactical, Beretta A300 UP, and the Stoeger M3000
That reciprocating handle is an absolute NO-GO! HOOAH!
The Stoeger is 1/2 the price.
@@bobg1685 which could help the comparison be more compelling, a $600 shotgun up against more pricey offerings. “Does more money equal better?” kind of thing
@@JesterJocular TBH, the Stoeger really isn't in the same league (just my opinion) as the other two; the 940 is more budget-friendly, but it's still pricey, and I could get the Beretta only if I sold my work car. The Stoeger 3k security model was on my short-list against the CZ 712, but they didn't have either at my 1st LGS, so I ended up getting a pump just to avoid leaving the store empty-handed in front of people. Another LGS has both of them, but if I decide to get one it will probably be the CZ. Having said that, you're right about comparing the Good-Enough Stoeger against the Exceptional Mossberg or Beretta.
@bobg1685 I have a stoeger m 3000 with thousands of rounds through it with one malfunction and it happened turkey hunting this year when I was laying on my side and it was my fault by firing the shotgun while it was leaning on a base of a tree. Shoots pretty fast and accurate
Charlie deserves his own A300. As shown with sick Acro, at no cost, direct from Beretta.
Just got mine today and then ordered the 300 bucks worth of supporting accessories to make it grand thumb’able. Thanks poppa thumb.
The trigger was one of the most impressive things imo. Shotguns are known for having bad triggers but damn is the A300 so light and smooth
Yup, measured at 4.5# on my brand new Patrol. It'll only get lighter and smoother.
If you think that's good you should check out the LT1301.
Hmm maybe I'll get this to ward off Trump supporters
Great bit of dad advice! I recently did exactly that. It meant the world to them, and it felt great for me to get it out in the world. There shouldn't be enough time in the day for negative BS. Thanks for the great video guys! I appreciate you all!
Charlie really is the icing on the cake, keep him around! Great video as always
I completely agree with your view on training. I own an older mossberg 500 and I train every day with dummy rounds and fairly often with live ammo. I run through drills of clearing the whole house one room at a time. Yeah sure maybe I would be better with a semi auto shotgun but what realy matters is that I train. God bless you.
I have an old A300 for hunting, love it, I've only ever had one jam and it was with questionable ammo, so I wont blame the weapon, but I'm glad to see a more modern take on the platform
A great comparison video would be the Baretta A300 Patrol versus the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical. Both are similar configuration and price, aimed at the same market.
Brilliant take.
There is no competition with the a300 tactical under 1k in the "tactical shotgun" genre, to say the least...
Is Mossberg even making anymore 940 tacticals bc they're more scarce than federal le buck
@@johnforealdoe8999 They're making them as fast as they can, but they're selling out even faster.
@@memyself637 my cousin just found one, very excited to see it
Picked one up last week. My rear QD socket was correct from the factory and I had no issues with it so hopefully they've fixed that issue moving forward. I have a holosun 503 on the way and I'll probably throw it on an Aridus CROM. Rocking a Magpul sling and streamlight protac for now until I can upgrade because I had them on hand
The Buc-Ee's hoodie at 2:09 is badass!
They’re made by Discrete Ventures
Such a violent cycling mechanism, I like it.
I love Benelli M4 Super-90 more, but... this one isn't bad at all.
So you like Italian shotguns
@@murphy7801 I mean... who doesn't.
If there's any questions about the A300 barrel, just look at the thermal shock that a duck gun goes through in a heavy season...barrel failures are extremely rare, even in that harsh environment.
I got the chance to help do some of the testing for this gun. We couldn't get it to fail in the range!
You're videos are just getting better! I love watching you guys run drills
You guys are AWESOME! Always good information and humor to boot.
This one the best gun reviews I have ever seen. I have the regular A300. A fantastic shotgun! Beretta's remodel of the APX pistol A1 is also fantastic
I own the 28" a300 Ultima and it's a very solid shotgun. I highly recommend it for hunting, I'm sure the tactical is every bit as good.
1:47 you did this.. you did this..the freaking out is top notch bro.. flame on
I'm jealous! I'm the UK so don't get to have the fun of running around blasting all different guns, but this channel is great to watch!
Maybe you should move to a free country
I'm so glad that you're reviewing this. I bought one of these this winter when they first came out. I love mine!
these intros are getting cooler and have a better stories then modern hollywood movies
i love my mobssberg 930. added a +2 extended tube and a pistol grip stock. all in all probably spent about 850 dollars on it, i bought it used but it had only been fired maybe a dozen times
Look into OR3GUN marine spacer, solves the moisture trapping and drag the stock spacer causes. Though I haven't seen it myself yet, I read a comment that Jerry Miculek said the 940 piston and spacer (similar to OR3GUN) fit the 930.
I picked up a used JM pro tactical, it rode around in an excavator cab, never been cleaned so there was lots of hard carbon on all the piston/action system. So far it's been reliable and great to shoot with. It's similar action system as the A300.
To make the Mossberg 930 better? Is to change the spacer to a Teflon coated with holes in it. It will run cleaner. About 1500 rds instead of 500 rds. There is a website for it
Just bought mine today, can't wait to take it for a spin, it feels like a piece of art.
It's lighter and faster than a Benelli M4
i was looking at these yesterday. apparently the universe is confirming that i need one.
The intro for the 1301 video is one of my favorites but this one didn't disappoint. The sharp transition from crying dramatic mike to casual charlie was on point.
It would be cool if you guys listed in the description what modifications you've made to weapons for those of us who are newish to firearm enthusiasting. 🙂
This A300 has no mod on it except the red dot and the light. It comes very tactical.
@@artimeis it has a sling, dot, light, all those require mounts as wll and that match saver
That match saver is a nice addition. I would like to see the sand paper process to take down the checkering a bit. A little aggressive on the skin.
Bought mine yesterday. Thanks for the review. This video is what pushed me to buy mine, TY
Hell yeah bought mine yesterday as well!
I want one bad they are very nice
A3 series is insanely reliable and on target. I have and use my dad's a390 from the 80's for trap, sprt clay, hunting yearly.
Everything is affordable in a zombie apocalypse ;-)
Fax
You wish, anything could cost you you’re life.
@@gearsofglory33 your*
What some see as preparation others see as loot drops.
@@gearsofglory33 the only thing money can’t buy more of
You know it’s a badass gun when his gripes are immediately followed by easy solutions for them.
I have a Mossberg 930spx and I have had ZERO issues with it. It’s fast and easy to clean and goes bang every time I pull the trigger. My buddy has a 1301 and it’s smooth as well with slightly more recoil with full power loads which is all we shoot anyway and have because slugs and buck is all that matters in a shotgun IMO.
Slugs and buck is the way to go for a defense/tactical shotgun.....using birdshot in a gun like that is bizarre to me, even if it is just range ammo.
Every time I see a semi auto shotgun I can't not think about the Benelli scene in John Wick where he runs out of ammo, pins the guy to a wall with the barrel, and uses a match saver like that to reload and just yeet the guy (if you haven't seen the scene go watch it). which just makes me want one more, but they're so expensive... nice to see a more budget friendly offering like this, and a handsome host to talk about them.
One of your better videos.
I own a Beretta 1301 (green with a mag extension and RDO) so I was very interested in seeing how the A300 stacks up to it.
Too bad you didn't bring a 1301 to do a direct comparison.
Tfb man
I have already built out a 1301 because of your original video and I absolutely love it. Guess I need an A300 patrol now too.
Me too. Literally built the same 1301...and now I gotta do it again.
@@overseas_demogod i just got a 1301 Tactical and im so obsessed with it i want to buy a 1301 Comp Pro and an A300 patrol too. need to collect them all.
Ưhich one is better?
That is an awesome shotgun.
It's on my list for potential future combat shotgun purchases. However there's 2 more shotguns I'd like him to review and that's the Remington V3 tactical and the new Mossberg 940 tactical.
Having shot both the A300 and the 1301 Tactical the 1301 is literally better in every way, but the A300 is better than everything else I've shot. I've opened up my 1301's loading port similar to how the A300's is factory. Beretta would do well do adopt the same to the 1301 from the factory.
A video about a gun I'm looking to base my personality on. Sensational.
loveeee these new videos man i think they are really branching out to other crowds outside of the gun community ..keep it up !! make people see guns are fun !!
3,000 rds!!! Wow. And still going strong.
That right there tells you everything you need to know. Good job, Beretta!
And it tells you how much Beretta spent for the marketing... Not saying it is not a good shotgun...
I heard a instructor has a panzer with 82000 rounds and still going strong.he shot a cheap Chinese lynx 7000 before the piston rod broke
3000 rounds is nothing in the shotgun world... Trap shooting, sporting clays, dove hunting etc. I recall back in the 90's I shot sporting clays one Saturday morning with a guy who had over 90k rounds through his ruger red label and the gun was still in spectacular condition. Shotguns operate at less than 1/3 the chamber pressure of a typical rifle which makes a huge difference...
Just shot mine. Wow. Insane respect for how steady your rapid fire is.
What did you use for ammo?
you guys are having way toooo much fun, keep s it up. Nice to see Beretta putting out a hot well made shotgun for under a grand. get it? a garand . i crack myself up
They've advanced technology quite a bit from my 75 year old single shot break action Sears and Roebuck 12 gauge.
Shot my first pheasant with one of those. Kicks like a mule!
I picked up a barely used one from a guy I know for 650. I was a little disappointed because I’m not a shotgun guy and would have preferred a 1301. But the more I look into it, check out some videos, the deal I got and how good it is for the money I’m gonna keep it.
I’d love to see a comparison between the A300 and the mossberg 940 pro tactical.
Quite possibly, the most kick-ass & beautiful shotgun shooting that I've seen this year!
Kudos!!
Domari Nolo
PA III
Glad to see Charlie is back and providing quality content
Just bought the Tiger Stripe Cammo Edition! Glad I made the commitment.
Daddy thumb is at heart a theater kid with these intros
NOOOO
I love videos that include Charlie and Micah. Micah's ability to keep Mike focused and making the video relatable is amazing. Now that leaves us with Charlie, his dry humor, constant insanity and off the wall comments have me laughing so hard that I have to pause the videos constantly. The video when he made the Sweaty Disabled Idiots comment about the SDI sponsorship, I almost needed to find an oxygen tank to catch my breath after laughing so hard. Also when Charlie made the "that's your sister in college" comment during the Flintlock video, and Mike looked at him and said, "I have no idea what the fuck you're talking about." I lost it.
Garand Thumb loves his Beretta A300 patrol. Hes put out so many videos on this one you can tell
7:09 is my favorite part of any gun tube video. That is all.
Love the Beretta A300 Ultima shotguns have shot a friends and it’s a blast but nothing will ever replace my Mossberg 590 for serious shotgun work.
The intro’s keep getting better and better!
I loved my A300 Ultima hunting gun until the trigger broke. Researched it on the internet and that is a common problem. Beretta did send me a new trigger group, so I'm happy about that, I just hope they fixed the problem so it doesn't happen again.
i heard they have fixed that. think they had a manufacture defect in the trigger group that has been taken care of since then.
I'm spreading out 4 shotguns in the house. I've got pistols on magnets all over, but in a rush, nothing beats a face full of 00. Things are getting pretty bad and it will only get worse...before it gets even worse. I have 1 Benelli M4; but by the time you expand its potential, you got a fortune invested in it. So I am going with Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotguns for the other 3. It would be nice to have all the guns the same, unless you are a gun fondler.
You can tell gun fondlers, they change their CCW like they change their shoes. Sameness is best for being able to switch seamlessly between guns. I can't afford to be a gun fondler. But I will have to wait for the lotto to kick in to have 4 Benelli M4's that are set up in full combat mode.
In between the Benelli M4 and the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the Beretta 1301 Tactical. It is a nice gun, but is only slightly lower in cost than a Benelli. Although it does not have to be tricked out like the Benelli to have its full tactical potential unleashed. Anyway, if I had the dough for the 1301, I'd just spend a few bucks extra and go with the M4. That would be if money is no object.
I've tried lots of shotguns over the years. Nothing compares to the Benelli M4. It is the Rolex of semi-auto tactical shotguns. But the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is a lot more affordable and is still a decent option. Plus the Beretta is ready to go out of the box, with mag extension and even some M-LOK capability. But they sure use lots of plastic on that Beretta. If Glock built a shotgun...it would be the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. You can think of the Berretta like that. If you are too broke for the Benneli or Beretta, then get a high-class Turkish clone of the M4. Break em in and test them out. As things go further to hell, I may have to save up for a Benelli Titanium Cerakote for the bathroom. Too steamy in there!
Pat McNamara would never go for spreading out your guns like this. But that is how I do it. I'm never more than a few feet from a gun. The only place I carry at home is in the sauna and CCW. When things go further to hell, then I will carry while putting out the trash. Other than that, the guns are all spread out and ready to go. (Although I don't keep a round in the shotguns, just the pistols. Shotguns have to be charged to shoot...as of now.)
Compared this to the mossberg 940 tactical at my local gunshop and left with the mossberg. Ambi safety, optic milled reciever out of the box superbright fiber front sight and almost $200 less made more sense to my situation at least. If you prefer the beretta no shame in that too.
200$ less? So you got mossberg 940 tactical for 700$ ?
@@aljosaskrabelj8412 The Beretta was priced $ 1129.99 and the mossberg was $899.99
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Hey Garand, thanks for taking the time to do these budget videos. I was wondering if you would ever consider doing a budget knife video? Either way, love the videos keep em coming.
Informative (and entertaining) video! The A300 Ultima Patrol is undoubtedly a fine tactical semi-auto shotgun, but keep in mind that it's designed to hit a specific price point. Often referred to as a "budget model", it's unfair to compare it to a 1301 and very unfair to compare it to a 1301 Mod.2. Some features of the A300 are really excellent, so much so, that Beretta carried them over to the redesigned 1301 Mod.2, like the loading gate and forend, while other features, besides the obvious, are cost cutting measures. An example is the barrel clamp. It's not torqued down tight from the manufacturer because it's cheesy plastic and would probably crack. The plasticky mag tube extension is also questionable as are the non-adjustable ghost sights. These parts can be easily upgraded though, albeit at additional expense. Still, it's a fine shotgun. I'd like to see a head-to-head comparison with Mossberg's 940 Pro Tactical which has a similar price point and has functionality more similar to the 1301.
As an update to the points that I made in my earlier comment that was posted before I actually checked-out an A300UP in person. Since then, I checked one out and bought one a week later. First, the cheesiness of the plasticky components was way over criticized by some reviewers. Yes, the A300UP has plastic/polymer components, but they seem to be of high quality. Next, the situation with the barrel clamp movement has hopefully been corrected by Beretta in their more recent production by adding ridges/indents on the magazine tube cover to prevent the clamp from sliding. The loading port is amazing. The non-adjustable ghost sights seem to be of high quality and after shooting the shotgun seem pretty well dialed in from the factory up to 25+ yards on mine. I would prefer them to be adjustable, but that may be a moot point for me as I am considering adding a red dot. If not, I may replace the rear sight with an adjustable LPA ghost ring sight. The conclusion is that there is no way that I would call the A300UP a "budget model" shotgun.
I was also able to compare the A300UP side-by-side to the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical. To me there was no comparison, both being similarly priced, with the Beretta being superior in every way.