NRA Show 2012: Beretta A300 Outlander Shotgun

This video provides a breakdown of the Orthos Joker, a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. The presenter highlights the ambi safety, mag release, and bolt catch, noting the bolt catch's unique hold-open feature. The shotgun is shown with an Eotech optic and YHM Victor 12 silencer, though these are aftermarket additions.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video features a "woodswalk" with the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun, emphasizing its readiness for "combat" by testing it against simulated threats. The reviewer finds it very similar to the 1301 model and enjoys its performance, noting its suitability for various applications including potential home defense scenarios. The shotgun is highlighted as a very nice 12 gauge option.

This video presents a top 5 ranking of semi-automatic shotguns, featuring expert opinions from Jason and Ryan. They discuss various models, including the Mossberg 940 Pro, Benelli M4, Beretta 1301, Browning A5, and Beretta A300 Patrol, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and price points. The discussion covers gas-driven versus inertia-driven systems and their impact on performance, offering insights for tactical, competition, and home defense applications.

This review of the Dickinson CK212TP 12GA Semi-Auto Shotgun highlights its value proposition for budget-conscious buyers. The presenter details its features, including an 18.5-inch barrel with a heat shield, a 3-inch chamber, and a 5+1 capacity. Practical measurements for length, height, trigger pull, and weight are provided, offering concrete data for potential owners.

This video provides an expert look at the new Beretta A300 Patrol in 20 Gauge, as presented by Jason Fyffe at Shot Show 2026. The review highlights its key advantages: significantly reduced recoil (approximately 25% less than the 12 gauge model) and a lighter overall weight, making it a more manageable option for a wider range of shooters. The presenter, affiliated with Classic Firearms, demonstrates the shotgun's features with enthusiasm and authority.

This review provides an expert look at the Heizer Defense PS1 Pocket Shotgun, a unique single-shot firearm chambered in .410 and .45 Colt. The video highlights its durable stainless steel or titanium construction, integrated grip storage, and impressive reliability demonstrated through extensive stress testing. Manufactured in Missouri, the PS1 is positioned as a novel option for concealed carry or self-defense, with production and pricing details also discussed.

This review provides an expert look at the Gilboa Snake, a unique double-barrel AR-15 variant. The design, originating from Israel, focuses on maximizing firepower in short engagement windows. Key features include dual magazine wells, a proprietary gas piston system, and independent dual triggers for civilian compliance. The presenter, Liam Brien, demonstrates a high level of technical expertise regarding its operation and legal configurations.

This video compares the recoil of the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum and .50 AE calibers. The .44 Mag features a new muzzle brake, while the .50 AE uses a 300-grain Speer Gold Dot. Simultaneous firing highlights the visual difference in muzzle flip and recoil impulse between the two powerful handguns.

This video provides an expert analysis of 9mm vs. .45 ACP performance using high-speed cameras. Instructors Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr from Guns & Ammo demonstrate how factors like bullet mass and energy affect recoil, slide cycling, and muzzle rise, concluding that 9mm generally offers superior control.