Berettas BIG Mistake!?
The Beretta UGB25 Xcel, a 2-shot semi-automatic break-action shotgun, was an ambitious but commercially unsuccessful innovation. Despite its unique bottom ejection system beneficial for trap shooting and a low barrel axis reducing muzzle flip, it suffered from early reliability issues and unconventional aesthetics. The gun was re-engineered and re-released but ultimately discontinued, though its shooting characteristics were praised.









