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Beretta AL 391 Extrema
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19 Reviews For Beretta AL 391 Extrema

  • Guest 21st Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I just spent 4 days goose and duck hunting with my new Beretta AL 391 Xtrema 2 (with KO) and had to write this review. This gun is simply amazing and I am convinced that it is the finest waterfowing gun ever designed. The most impressive feature has to be the lack of recoil compared to any of the other flagship models on the market today. My hunting buddies could not believe that my shoulder showed no signs of bruising after 3 boxes of 3 1/2" #2 Black Clouds, despite being a very light gun and many rounds fired wearing only a t-shirt. Recoil feels more like a push than a punch and is nothing like any other semi-auto shotgun I have fired. (Remingtons, Winchesters, Brownings, Benellis, Franchis etc.) It cycles anything without problems and cleaning is a breeze. The list of features is long and I'm sure you have read it so I'll just say that the claims are true. The cost was considerable but this is a 30+ year investment for me and as such, I'll be money ahead in a few years. I've handled and shot the SBE II and while it is a fine gun that I would be proud to own, you owe it to yourself to try the Xtrema before you buy one. I'm certain in a side by side comparison, you'll be selecting the Beretta. If you are undecided or on the fence regarding this purchase, let me assure you that you will not be dissappointed with this gun.

  • Guest 16th Oct 2009

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    The AL391 Extrema is by far the best auto loader ever. I've abused this gun like no other. From Argentina Dove to Mexico Dove and Duck to Sporting clays and Skeet, this gun has proven itself. I've had it for 5 years and have shot over 40,000 shells with not one jam or issue. I just got back from Mexico for the 6th year in a row and in 3 days I shot 1,100 cheap mexican shells with not one problem. Other hunters used Beneli super black eagle's and had problems. This gun just kept on shootin ...

  • Guest 15th Sep 2009

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    this Beretta AL is the most reliable semi-auto shotgun i have owned or seen. the black eagle or the x2 dont even compare. i hunt mostly salt water and other guns couldnt have taken half the beating mine has and its still shoots amazing. hands down the best

  • Guest 10th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Great for waterfowl. Beretta did a great job on the gun. However I must have gotten a rotten apple the gun kicked me into next wk even with the ko. Would not recomend it if you have smaller hands its a bulky gun. unfortunately will have to go back to the benelli sbe2.

  • elcelia Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Xtrema 2 is a winner in all aspects. I have tried it in several birds hunting and trap shooting games and it is one of the best beretta's I've ever shot. I've been shooting Beretta's since my first hunting trip going from the O/U (my dad's shotgun) till the latest Xtrema 2, and I can say you will never regret in getting one for yourself. One of the good advantages it does not need cleaning like most of the gaz shotguns, you can shoot thousands of shots through it without cleanning. The one I ...

  • Guest 9th Nov 2008

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    Great alrounder trying to get one as we speek !! great gun !! dont diss till uve tried this gun !!!!! The Beretta AL 391 Extreme is a great lookin gun, great working gun, great reduction on recoil, great value for money, ....... just a great gun !!!!

  • ptolaini 30th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is my second Beretta Auto. My first one (A309) was bought in 1985 and i have shot well over 100,000 rounds from trap, skeet, doubles, international doubles, water fowl, and upland game birds. I had 1 failure (that i can remember) with it and it was an OLD shell that i should never have tried to fire anyway. I expect my Extrema 2 to last me as long with no misfires. For those of you who dont know how realiable a Beretta Auto is, you will just need to buy one for yourself. They truly are ...

  • Guest 26th Sep 2008

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    The A391 Xtrema 2 was designed from the ground up to be the perfect waterfowl gun and I think it is the closest anyone has ever come.

  • Guest 10th Sep 2008

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    I moved to this auto to take the strain off my arthritic shoulder (30+ years of shooting) and I use it for clays, pigeons and duck. It will now cycle anything from 24g upwards, there were no problems with 28g loads straight out of the box.

  • grandpaw60 17th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Overall I like this gun. It is my first semi auto. I normally use an O/U but I felt I should give a semi a try. After 5 or 6 boxes, I got the hang of this gun. I was really pleased. It is a good weight. The kick off feature makes it a very 'soft' gun to shoot. I shot about 10 - 15% better than I normally do with my O/U. Maybe it was the fact it was a new gun. Maybe it was the confidence I could break the birds. But using 2 3/4 normal load 8's, I came close (but not 100%) to going 25 s ...

  • Guest 14th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Perhaps this would work better if I cleaned it more often. But after 7000 rounds and only one cleaning, I have spent more time shooting and visiting with fellow shooters than cleaning. Both of which shooting and hunting is all about. The dogs are great too.

  • jp16vrs 19th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I feel it is a good all round shotgun and it is my third Beretta!

  • Guest 30th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Beretta AL 391 Extrema gun handles well mainly for waterfowl seeing as the extrema 2 has to aqua tech system and the Kick off reduction system to help reduce recoil on those 31/2 inch mag for goose and turkey. this gun also handles well for sport shooting wheather your shooting skeet, trap or sporting clays, and also if your use to your gun and its weight, its also a good upland bird gun.

  • Guest 17th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Good for duck and geese but poor for everything else

  • Guest 17th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have dove, quail,crow,duck & goose hunted with extremas for four years. Awesome gun.

  • Guest 3rd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I personally, would go for a go for a older autoBeretta AL 391 Extrema

  • mathews 6th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Shot well over 1500 rounds so far through it and no misfires. What can i say what a gun. when i got this gun my friends mouths dropped and when i showed them how fast it could cycle 31/2 they went to the nearest gandermountain and picked ones up for their selves. great for skeet. Best investment I've ever made on a gun well worth it. On a video on youtube it shows the xtrema cycling 12 rounds in 1.73 sec. Try to beat that Mr. Benelli. If you like to hunt a wide range of animals from turkeys t ...

  • nspcarter 21st Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought the Beretta AL 391 Extrema gun and have had a ball with it, as it it extremely reliable. I use it both for Sport Clays and rough shooting. Have shot rabbits and pheasants, and lots and lots of clays. To date over 5000 rounds have been fired, and no misfires. What can I say? Beretta has a winner with this one.

  • 65dogs Rank: Sergeant 27th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Beretta AL 391 Extrema - This autoloader is in the top of the pack for functional hunting guns. I shot ducks for 2 full seasons without having any malfunctions, and without cleaning the shotgun. That is an amazing amount of neglect tolerated by an auto loader. I cleaned it and experienced a minor problem but after oiling it a second time, it performed flawlessly this year as well.

    The gas system reduces recoil substantially. The gun swings well in the field but is a touch heavy. The slin ...