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Waterengineer · December 17, 2009, 10:33 PM

I didn't read every post in this thread so if this info is stated already - sorry.

The gun was made specifically for the European (British?) market where some of the game players wanted to take advantage of the recoil reducing characteristics, but needed by law (or perhaps rules of the game) to be able to "see" the shells. So, a break open gun was (is) the norm.

Necessity is the mother of invention and thus the break open semi was born.

From the Beretta USA website:

The Beretta semiautomatic UGB25 Xcel features an innovative locking system with break-open barrel that allows operation in complete safety during competitions. Unlike conventional fixed-barrel semiautomatic shotguns, this new type of break-open design enables the shooter to move from one firing station to another while allowing others to see the gun clearly in "safe" mode with an open action. The second round is not hidden from view inside the magazine tube, but is always visible in its side cartridge carrier.

December 17, 2009, 10:33 PM	#15
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	I didn't read every post in this thread so if this info is stated already - sorry. The gun was made specifically for the European (British?) market where some of the game players wanted to take advantage of the recoil reducing characteristics, but needed by law (or perhaps rules of the game) to be able to "see" the shells. So, a break open gun was (is) the norm. Necessity is the mother of invention and thus the break open semi was born. From the Beretta USA website: The Beretta semiautomatic UGB25 Xcel features an innovative locking system with break-open barrel that allows operation in complete safety during competitions. Unlike conventional fixed-barrel semiautomatic shotguns, this new type of break-open design enables the shooter to move from one firing station to another while allowing others to see the gun clearly in "safe" mode with an open action. The second round is not hidden from view inside the magazine tube, but is always visible in its side cartridge carrier. Last edited by Waterengineer; December 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Additional text