r/canadaguns • u/rock_water_tree_sky • May 13 '26

Buy recommendations 1301 and 357 Reasons to Smile

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Newest procurement ... Beretta 1301 Mod 2 Tactical with S&J Hardware bolt handle and mag extension and a Burris Fastfire E red dot on a Reptilia mount. Henry Model X with a Holosun 509T red dot on a Ranger Point Precision low profile mount and an Olight PL X. Going to keep upgrading but so far really really happy with both of them.

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u/jmz-jmz May 13 '26

We have similar tastes, nice guns! How’s the Henry? I went with the S&W 1854 stealth .357

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u/rock_water_tree_sky May 14 '26

Really happy with it so far, surprisingly accurate for a lever, nice high-vis backup irons, and a thinner forend that fits my hand better than a Marlin's or S&W. I had the S&W in 44 mag, great rifle too.

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u/SSjGuitarist May 14 '26

Very nice. I recently put an order in for a Mossberg 590a1 retro and Henry provider 357, I’m looking forward to their arrival, glad to hear you’re enjoying your Henry!

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u/Bravo-252 May 14 '26

Ah!! I wanna do the same post with my benelli m4 and bigboy x.

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u/epnk420 May 20 '26

Hell yeah

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u/adrenalineJ92 May 14 '26

Does anybody think the Gen 2 1301’s are worth the upgrade over the Gen 1?

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u/Cache-Grab-Auctions Business Account May 14 '26

There is the Gen 1, Gen 2, and Mod 2. Minor differences throughout. Trigger is basically the same for all of them. Some people like the pro lifter in the Mod 2, I could take it or leave it. Mod 2 handguard is nice if you're planning on running a light, if not it's not a big difference. If you can score a good deal on the Gen 1's they're honestly the best bang for buck. Swap out the bolt release or 3d print the "fix" and you're set. Only downside is if you use chokes, the Gen 1 isn't threaded. Some minor differences that I didn't mention throughout the generations, but not significant enough IMO.

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u/adrenalineJ92 May 14 '26

Thanks for the detailed reply. I’ve got the Gen 1’s btw.

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u/jmz-jmz May 15 '26

Pretty sure you can just buy the pro lifter if you wanted to, for sure you can get the mod 2 handguard - i got mine from S&J hardware.

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u/rock_water_tree_sky May 14 '26 edited May 14 '26

Not knowing a tonne about the gen 1s it seems worth it to me. The mod 2 didn’t cost me any extra and it got me a better forend and the pro lifter.

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u/epnk420 May 20 '26

Both are beauties, and good choice on the upgrades Ranger point and s&j hardware both make solid stuff