The Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting in 12 gauge (brand part no. J42CJ18) is a semi-automatic shotgun built around a 28-inch flat ventilated tapered rib barrel, running Beretta’s Blink gas operating system for competitive clay shooting. Beretta finishes the A400 Xcel Sporting in a proprietary AquaTechShield gray coating with laser engraving, feeding from a magazine with a 2+1 capacity. Among semi-auto shotguns in the semi-auto shotguns category, the A400 Xcel Sporting favors competitive shooters who want the latest Beretta action with reduced recoil.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge.
• Features a 28-inch flat ventilated tapered rib barrel (10x8mm).
• Feeds from a magazine with a 2+1 capacity.
• Overall length is 38 inches.
• Ships at approximately 9.9 pounds.
• Fitted with a standard over-trigger-guard safety.
• Topped with a bead sight.
• Runs the OCHP choke system.
• Built with a sporting-style wood stock featuring a palm swell.
• Finished in a proprietary AquaTechShield gray coating with laser engraving.
• Fitted with a chrome-plated trigger and Kick-Off Plus recoil pad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AquaTechShield? Beretta’s proprietary gray coating finish, featuring laser engraving on the coating itself.

What recoil pad does it use? The Kick-Off Plus system for reduced felt recoil in competition.

Buy the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting Shotgun

A competition-tuned, distinctively finished 12 gauge is exactly what the A400 Xcel Sporting delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.