The Beretta 1301, which replaces the 1201, was launched in Italy in 2014. It is only intended for tactical uses, including public safety and civil defense. It has undergone minor changes recently, and new variations including 1301 Tactical Black, 1301 Tactical FDE, 1301 Tactical OD Green, and 1301 Tactical Marine are now available. The new gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun from Beretta, The 1301 Tactical Pistol Grip LE, is also designed for home defense and police enforcement. It has a huge textured bolt release, a large charging handle, and a huge reversible safety button. The 1301 Tactical's cross-tube gas piston and integrated BLINK gas operating system allow it to cycle 36% quicker than any other shotgun on the market. The 1301 Tactical, which comes with a barrel length of 18.5", has a strong, protected sighting system that employs a ghost ring for the rear sight and an adjustable front blade sight. A MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail is available on the receiver. The pistol-grip Stock has several sling attachment points, a LimbSaver recoil pad, and an adjustable cheek plate.