Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus | 12ga 26″ | J42XD16

The Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus is a purpose-built semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun offered with a 26″ vent-rib barrel and a synthetic Kick‑Off stock. It integrates Beretta’s Blink action for faster cycling and OptimaBore HP / Steelium Plus barrel technology for consistent patterns. The design emphasizes reduced felt recoil and reliable operation across hunting and sporting environments.

Typical applications for this model include upland and waterfowl hunting as well as competitive or recreational clay target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer model is A400 Xtreme Plus (J42XD16).
• The gauge is 12 Gauge.
• The barrel measures 26 inches and uses a vent rib Steelium Plus / OptimaBore HP design.
• The action type is Semi-Auto.
• The chamber accepts up to 3.5 inch shells.
• The capacity is 2 + 1.
• The stock is black synthetic with Beretta’s Kick-Off recoil mitigation system.
• Included chokes are F, IM, M, IC, C (Optima-Choke HP).
• The sighting system uses a fiber optic front bead with a stepped vent rib.
• The shotgun includes internal choke tubes and multiple factory-supplied tubes.
• Notable features include Blink action and the Kick‑Off MEGA recoil system.
• The overall length is 46.5 inches.
• The safety is a crossbolt type.
• UPC: 082442893709.

The A400 Xtreme Plus blends tournament-derived barrel design and field-ready ergonomics to deliver a versatile shotgun for serious shooters. Its combination of a stepped vent rib, fiber-optic sighting, and OptimaBore HP chokes supports consistent shot patterns across a wide range of loads, while the Kick‑Off system and soft comb help reduce felt recoil for extended shooting sessions.

Owners commonly praise the A400 Xtreme Plus for noticeably reduced felt recoil and very fast follow-up shots; many also note consistently good patterns across hunting loads.

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