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SHOP NOWClassic Firearms joins Beretta at SHOT Show 2024 Range Day for shotgun, rifle, and pistol demonstrations. The team tests high-end competition over-unders, lightweight hunting models, semi-auto shotguns, and new 92-series handguns with optics and suppressors.
The video opens at Beretta’s range day kicking off SHOT Show 2024, with Jason and Kyle joining the Classic Firearms crew. They joke about last year’s friendly competition where the host won a “rant champion” belt buckle and set up a new accuracy versus speed rivalry for this year. The team outlines the busy SHOT Show schedule, including Industry Day at the Range, a Daniel Defense exclusive range day, and the Gundies awards, which one of them is hosting. They note that it is Sunday before the official Tuesday show opening and comment on trying to preserve their voices with vitamin C and hydration. With introductions out of the way, they move straight into the first shooting event at the Beretta shotgun bays.
The first live fire segment focuses on the Beretta Silver Pigeon over-under shotgun. The shooter notes almost no felt recoil while using standard Winchester Super-X 1-ounce loads, emphasizing that these are not low-pressure shells. The recoil is described as more of a gentle push than a sharp hit. They then move to a Beretta DT-series gun, specifically referencing the DT11 as the model one of the Beretta representatives regularly shoots. He explains that his personal DT11 is similar in style, with a plainer version and a Lux variant featuring more engraving, but mechanically the same gun with factory chokes and standard triggers. The group discusses how these competition shotguns are widely used around the world and are considered go-to choices for clay shooting due to their recoil management and overall feel.
After shooting several clays, the team talks about the high-end Beretta over-under lineup they just finished running. They mention a handmade Beretta select model priced around $33,500, describing it as visually stunning and meticulously finished. Another highlight is the new Beretta SL2, which they also enjoyed shooting, priced at approximately $22,000. The shooters admit some nervousness about handling such expensive shotguns, joking about the consequences of dropping one and having to work for Beretta for decades to pay it off. Despite the cost, they emphasize how comfortable the guns are to shoot and how the recoil remains manageable even after extended use. They then transition toward another shotgun bay that features more budget-friendly Beretta models aimed at hunters and general shooters.
Moving to a different bay, the focus shifts to more accessible Beretta shotguns intended for hunting and field use. A Beretta representative introduces the UL JRO, described as an overland or upland gun designed to be very lightweight while still using a steel receiver. Material is removed in key areas and the rib is made thinner to reduce weight, making it suitable for someone who will walk a lot and shoot a little. To counteract the increased recoil typically associated with light shotguns, the UL JRO incorporates a new Kick-Off recoil-reducing section in the stock, using a rubberized system to soften the impact. The gun also features a shim system accessible through a cut in the stock, allowing adjustment of drop and cast. With a few tools, the same gun can be configured for right- or left-handed shooters and tailored to individual fit preferences.
The representative then presents the new Beretta Silver Pigeon 5, an extension of the popular Silver Pigeon family. This updated Silver Pigeon 5 brings back a previously discontinued model with deep engraving on the sides, bottom, and top, paired with high-gloss class 3 wood for a more striking appearance. It is offered in both field and sporting versions. The field model has a narrow rib, no mid-bead, and a simple brass front bead, available in 26- and 28-inch barrel lengths. The sporting version adds a wider rib, a B-Fast adjustable stock system, a white target bead, and different barrel lengths such as 30 and 32 inches. Attention then turns to semi-auto shotguns, starting with the new A300 Walnut. This shotgun is made in the United States with American walnut and U.S.-designed engraving. It uses a “sacote blued” style finish that mimics traditional bluing while improving water resistance, and the team is invited to evaluate its handling and shooting characteristics.
Staying with semi-autos, the Beretta Extrema hunting family is highlighted next. The representative explains that there are three new colorways, including patterns referred to as “Ty” and “Cash,” both based on First Lite camouflage designs. These Extrema models are 3.5-inch chambered shotguns aimed at waterfowl and other demanding hunting applications, building on the established Extrema platform that many hunters already know. The discussion touches on a trend in waterfowl hunting away from full camouflage toward solid-color hunting garments. As an example, they point to a hunter wearing a solid green jacket, noting that many people now invest in high-end outerwear they want to use both in the field and in everyday settings. The new Extrema color options are intended to complement this shift, offering functional hunting performance while matching more versatile clothing choices.
The video then moves to the pistol bays, where Beretta’s handgun lineup is laid out, including collaboration models with Langdon Tactical. The Classic Firearms crew expresses interest in getting trigger time on various pistols, including suppressed setups and compact subgun-style platforms. Particular attention is given to an updated PX4, described as a newer or more modernized version of the PX4 series. A Beretta representative named Brockton introduces what is new for 2024, starting with the Beretta 92 GTS. The specific pistol shown is a “model year one” limited-run colorway. The 92 GTS is a type G configuration, featuring a spring-loaded decocking lever that safely drops the hammer to a half-cock position for double-action use. It incorporates a twin sear system: one sear on the right side catches the hammer at half-cock, while the single-action sear on the left engages when the hammer is fully cocked, with co-axial design to reduce friction and improve trigger feel.
Before leaving the pistol bay, Brockton discusses the Beretta 92X Squalo, explaining that “Squalo” is Italian for shark. The pistol features very aggressive grip texturing for a secure hold during rapid fire. It includes several performance-oriented components, such as a Toni System magwell to speed up reloads and three included Mec-Gar magazines. An extended takedown lever can be used as a gas pedal for the support-hand thumb, and an extended, orientable magazine release can be rotated to suit shooter preference. Mechanically, it is based on the 92X I single-action-only platform, with a DLC-coated Extrem S trigger group, Extrem S hammer spring, and a flat-face trigger that delivers a notably light and crisp pull. The team also shoots a suppressed 92X I Tactical equipped with a Steiner MPS red-dot optic, noting how quiet the setup is and how the optic and trigger characteristics contribute to controllable, accurate fire.
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