The Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting KO 12 Gauge Shotgun, 30-Inch Barrel, Walnut is a competition-tuned 12 gauge from Beretta (brand part no. J42CK10) built for trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Its Kick-Off hydraulic recoil system softens the punishment of a long day of targets, while the 30-inch ventilated-rib barrel and walnut field stock keep the swing smooth and the sight picture long. A crossbolt safety and Optima HP chokes round out a gun built to be shot hard, round after round.

Key Specifications

• Gas-piston-operated semi-auto action, the foundation of the A400 Xcel Sporting platform.
• Chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch max chamber.
• 30-inch ventilated-rib barrel for a long, stable sight picture.
• Rated 2+1 capacity, a competition-legal three-round configuration.
• Beretta’s Kick-Off recoil-reduction system is built into the stock, the source of the KO designation.
• Crossbolt safety for straightforward, familiar operation.
• Walnut stock and forend with a field-style profile and cut checkering.
• Optima HP choke system, shipping with full, modified, and cylinder tubes.
• Bead sight for fast target acquisition.
• Weighs 7.7 pounds and measures 50 inches overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the KO in the name mean? KO refers to Beretta’s Kick-Off system, a hydraulic recoil-reducing insert built into the stock.

What chokes are included? The Optima HP system ships with full, modified, and cylinder tubes; a case is not included.

What kind of safety does it use? A crossbolt safety mounted at the rear of the trigger guard.

Buy the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting KO 12 Gauge Shotgun, 30-Inch Barrel, Walnut

Beretta built the A400 Xcel Sporting to soak up recoil and keep your eyes on the target, round after round. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our other semi-auto shotguns if you want to compare barrel lengths in this same lineup.