Beretta Range Day 2026 opens with a nod to the company’s 500-year anniversary and its deep catalog of tactical and competition firearms. The host highlights well-known models like the 1301, A300 Ultima, and 92 XI series before turning to the new SL2 over-under shotgun. Positioned as Beretta’s flagship over-under, the SL2 is described as a premium, high-price-point gun with extended forcing cones designed to smooth out the recoil impulse. On the clays range, the shooter notes how soft the SL2 feels under recoil and how refined the overall shooting experience is. The segment sets the tone for the day: live-fire testing of new and upgraded Beretta platforms, with particular attention to recoil management, handling, and how these high-end shotguns perform on real clay targets.
Attention shifts to Olympic champion Kim, who introduces the Beretta DT11 Sporting as a proven competition platform. She walks through its key features: an extended forend for better control, a grooved rib to guide the eye, titanium components to reduce weight, and a dedicated competition barrel. The DT11 Sporting ships with six chokes, an extra trigger, and a special case, underscoring its serious competition focus. Kim then coaches the host through a series of clay shots, emphasizing proper head position on the stock and staying relaxed. As they shoot, both comment on the DT11’s very soft felt recoil and stable swing, reinforcing why this shotgun has become a staple on Olympic podiums. The coaching stresses fundamentals and the importance of enjoying the process while learning.
An instructor zeroes in on sporting clays target number five, using it to teach how deceptive presentations can be. The shooter is reminded to keep the head down and make a smooth, hose-like swing rather than a choppy one. The coach explains that for this chandelle target, the correct hold is at the bottom of the clay as it reaches the top of its arc. Several misses are dissected in detail: sometimes the shooter is too far in front, other times just over the top as the target falls. This illustrates how five stand and sporting clays are designed to trick depth and lead perception. After the run, they return to the DT11’s performance, praising its extremely soft recoil impulse, reliability in high-volume competition, and its role in winning numerous Olympic medals in Paris.
The video transitions to the brand-new Beretta AX800 semi-automatic shotgun, a ground-up redesign that leans heavily on modern polymers and composite materials. The AX800 features extended controls for easier manipulation and a tactile-feeling stock that improves purchase under recoil. Despite admitting to not being a seasoned clay shooter, the host takes the AX800 onto the clays course with an instructor calling out multiple target pairs and sequences. The shooter struggles but manages to break a few clays, giving a realistic look at how the gun behaves for an average user. After the shooting, they highlight the AX800’s excellent recoil impulse and reduced overall weight, estimating roughly a 10% reduction in felt recoil thanks to the new materials and design, while still maintaining fast handling and control.
Focus shifts to the Beretta A300 Ultima configured as a tactical shotgun with a suppressor. On the range, this setup is described as very soft and quiet, with the can changing the recoil impulse and making the gun feel more front-heavy. The host then showcases A300 Ultima and 1301 shotguns outfitted with Aridus Industries furniture. Upgrades include an improved handguard with an integrated heat shield, textured 3D-printed components for better grip, and a match saver for quick single-shell loading. A quick-detach side caddy adds on-board ammunition, while an optics rail supports Acro and RMR-footprint red dots. Extended, oversized controls make manipulation under stress easier. The 1301’s Blink system and the A300’s gas system are both praised for reliability and fast cycling, rounding out serious defensive and competition-ready configurations.
The A300 Ultima Patrol in 20 gauge takes the spotlight as a lighter, softer-shooting tactical shotgun option. It offers roughly 20–25% less recoil than a comparable 12 gauge while maintaining a 6+1 or 7+1 capacity, depending on configuration. Distinctive finishes like tiger stripe and a tungsten/gray receiver give it a modern aesthetic, and the platform is optic-ready with tactical furniture aimed at defensive or patrol use. The coverage then moves to precision rifles from Sako. The TRG 22 in 6.5 Creedmoor is fired suppressed at steel targets out to about 967 yards, with shooters noting its very soft recoil and highly accurized platform. The Sako S20 (referred to as Finite S90) in 6.5 Creedmoor is presented as a lighter, hunting-oriented rifle with smooth operation and a different but still comfortable recoil impulse, ideal for field use.
Beretta’s BRX1 straight-pull rifle is shown in .308 with a SilencerCo suppressor, emphasizing its very soft recoil and impressive sound reduction while keeping the overall package light and easy on the ears. The fast straight-pull action and low weight make it quick to run while staying controllable. Attention then turns to the Beretta Jaguar 22 pistol line. The competition model is an aggressive, futuristic-looking .22 race gun with a large compensator and interchangeable grip panels in small, medium, and large sizes. It targets the youth and entry-level competition market, with expected availability in late Q1 and an MSRP around $999 for the competition version and $699 for the standard. The Jaguar 22 Tac Metal variant offers a more standard but still highly customizable platform with cyberpunk-like aesthetics, minimal recoil, and strong ergonomics, making it ideal for introducing younger shooters, especially when suppressed.
The Beretta 92G Elite LT2 is introduced as the latest evolution of the 92 Elite line that dates back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. This model blends competition orientation with practical performance, pushing the 90-series forward through updated slide cuts and modern manufacturing at Beretta’s Gallatin plant. The two-tone slide echoes the classic 92 Elite 2 while adding modern serration patterns. A new RDO mounting system ships with an iron rear sight cover plate, a matching front sight, and a Trijicon RMR-pattern optic plate. The setup keeps backup irons at a minimal height even with an optic installed. Aggressive front serrations are optimized for press checks and charging, and the frame features extra checkering, under-trigger-guard bevels, variable-density grip panel texturing, and a short reset trigger bar, all contributing to improved balance, reduced top-heaviness, and a refined trigger feel.
Beretta’s M9A4 appears in the new Overlanding Series, shown in a lunar colorway alongside bronze and rust/clay finishes aimed at outdoor and adventure themes. Factory accessory packages include items like a Streamlight, a compass, and a Beretta-branded 10 mm socket, adding a playful touch. SHOT Show attendees are invited to vote on a potential fourth factory color. The presenters briefly speculate about a possible future Beretta 10 mm, noting that a 90-series 10 mm would require a new platform but leaving the door open over the company’s long horizon. The segment then highlights a 50th Anniversary 90 Series pistol modeled on the 92SB from 1981, featuring a high-polish slide, barrel, and frame, no accessory rail, and a flat front strap. It uses an American-style magazine release, carries engraved 50-year markings, ships with a display case and challenge coin, is limited to 1,526 units, and wears LOK G10 grips styled after the original 92 grips.
At the Langdon Tactical booth, Ernest Langdon introduces the new Beretta 92 Elite 2, the first factory gun to use Langdon Tactical’s patented low-cut RDO system. He details extensive ergonomic upgrades, including an extended magazine button, undercut trigger guard and slide, and improved front and backstrap checkering on a Vertec frame. New wraparound variable-density texture grip panels and palm-swell LOK grips are offered to fit different hand sizes. The stainless slide allows for black nitride finishes on both slide and barrel and opens up broader color customization while maintaining a striking appearance. Langdon explains their trigger work, featuring an optimized performance hammer with reduced reset and a crisper single-action pull, plus carry bevels and NP3 treatment on key components. Live-fire impressions emphasize the aggressive yet controllable grip texture and the refined, fast-reset trigger that enhances both speed and precision.
Shooters compare two 92-series pistols with different grip textures and shapes, noting that one frame has a very aggressive, skateboard-like texture while the other offers a more favorable overall contour. They discuss how the palm-swell grip fills the hand, especially for larger-handed shooters, and express a desire to combine the preferred texture of one with the shape of the other for an ideal setup. Langdon Tactical’s upgrades are highlighted again, including extra-deep slide cuts and an optics plate that supports a low-mounted red dot. The optics package is designed to lower the optic into the slide, improving sight height and presentation. On the range, these ergonomic and optical refinements translate into better control under recoil, faster target transitions, and a more locked-in feel, underscoring how grip geometry and texture significantly influence real-world shooting performance.
The video wraps up with closing remarks on Beretta Range Day 2026, reflecting on the breadth of firearms tested across shotguns, rifles, and pistols. The host emphasizes Beretta’s 500-year history and its continued push into premium, competition-ready, and tactical platforms, from the SL2 and DT11 shotguns to the AX800, A300 Ultima Patrol, Sako precision rifles, BRX1 straight-pull, Jaguar 22 pistols, and the evolving 90-series lineup. The day’s live-fire sessions highlight consistent themes of soft recoil, thoughtful ergonomics, and modern optics integration. Viewers are encouraged to check out additional SHOT Show day one coverage from both the range and the show floor for more in-depth looks at new products and configurations. The segment underscores Beretta’s blend of heritage and innovation as it moves into its next half-millennium of firearm design.
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