Beretta 1201fp

ddtdhunter · March 31, 2006, 09:42 AM

recently bought a used 1201fp. I saw where it was suppose to have a 5 or 6 round mag capactiy, but i am only able to load 2. any suggestions, also how do you take the end to the mag off?

**Unclenick** · April 2, 2006, 10:04 PM

I don't know this gun, but if it is new, call the factory. Check the instructions on loading the magazine. The most common problem when a magazine won't accept a full compliment of rounds is a cartridge tilting and jamming the follower. There may be a right and wrong way to start them into the magazine. The other possibility is cartridges with too much overall length. Try a different brand or nose style.

If the factory says the behaviour isn't normal, they may send you a new magazine free, so it is worth calling just for that possibility.

Good luck with it.

Nick

mete · April 3, 2006, 05:18 AM

It most likely has the plug in it to make it a legal three round gun for waterfowl !! Check to tube and remove the plug.The 1201 is in fact a Benelli, very similar to the Benelli M1 90 [beretta owns part of Benelli ].

March 31, 2006, 09:42 AM	#1
ddtdhunter Junior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7	Beretta 1201fp recently bought a used 1201fp. I saw where it was suppose to have a 5 or 6 round mag capactiy, but i am only able to load 2. any suggestions, also how do you take the end to the mag off?

April 2, 2006, 10:04 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I don't know this gun, but if it is new, call the factory. Check the instructions on loading the magazine. The most common problem when a magazine won't accept a full compliment of rounds is a cartridge tilting and jamming the follower. There may be a right and wrong way to start them into the magazine. The other possibility is cartridges with too much overall length. Try a different brand or nose style. If the factory says the behaviour isn't normal, they may send you a new magazine free, so it is worth calling just for that possibility. Good luck with it. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

April 3, 2006, 05:18 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	It most likely has the plug in it to make it a legal three round gun for waterfowl !! Check to tube and remove the plug.The 1201 is in fact a Benelli, very similar to the Benelli M1 90 [beretta owns part of Benelli ].