Owners of the Beretta 1301 and A300, rejoice. Reptilia has built a stock for your scattergun. The BPS, short for Beretta Precision Stock, is a drop-in replacement for both shotguns, made from polymer, aluminium and steel, with adjustable comb height and a length of pull that starts noticeably shorter than most. Without spacers, the BPS gives an 11.63 in (29.5 cm) length of pull. That is a deliberately compact starting point, and I think it is the right call on a defensive shotgun. A shorter stock makes it easier to square up behind the gun, stay mounted while you move, and keep a consistent fit when you are wearing body armour or a thick winter jacket. Anyone who has tried to shoulder a full-length shotgun stock over winter clothing knows the problem. If it is too short for you, the BPS ships with Beretta's own 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacer, which takes the length of pull to 12.63 in (32.1 cm). The comb height is adjustable as well, so you can set the cheek rest for a consistent cheek weld with whatever sits on top of the receiver, whether that is the factory ghost-ring sights or a red dot. The stock weighs 14.5 oz (411 g) and combines three materials. The body is impact-modified, glass-filled nylon polymer, with 7075-T6 aluminium in a Type III hardcoat anodized finish, and nitrided alloy steel hardware. The package includes the Beretta spacer and stainless steel screws in two lengths, 1½ in (3.8 cm) and 2 in (5.1 cm). The BPS fits two shotguns that work quite differently underneath. The 1301 Tactical was built by Beretta for law enforcement and home defence, and uses the B-LINK gas system with a rotating bolt. The A300 Ultima Patrol brings the A300's gas system into a tactical configuration, with a self-cleaning cylinder and piston, a compensating exhaust valve and a falling-block lock. Different internals, same need for a stock that fits the shooter.Reptilia BPS Stock for Beretta 1301 and A300 specifications:Fits: Beretta 1301 and A300 shotguns, 12 or 20 gaugeLength of pull: 11.63 in (29.5 cm) without spacers, 12.63 in (32.1 cm) with 1-inch spacerAdjustable comb heightWeight: 14.5 oz (411 g)Materials: impact-modified glass-filled nylon polymer, 7075-T6 Type III hardcoat anodized aluminium, nitrided alloy steel hardwareIncluded: Beretta 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacer, stainless steel screws in 1½ in (3.8 cm) and 2 in (5.1 cm) lengthsColours: black or FDEPart numbers: 100-418, 100-419 (black); 100-464, 100-465 (FDE)Price: $124.95, coming soonDo you run a short length of pull on your defensive shotgun?If this post has you ready to hit the range, head over to gunranges.com - a free directory to help you find shooting ranges near you, wherever you are in the United States.