adi786 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi Guys,Has any one used http://www.beretta.com/en/a400-xtreme-unico-camo-max4/ thinking to get one, also any idea how much few months old used would worth (brand new condition) also if someone is selling...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've got it in black synthetic and think the gun is fantastic. For me the only downside is that it's a little heavy, but that's worth taking on the chin for all the other pluses. The gun oozes quality in the hand. The trigger pull is nicely weighted. The recoil system is so good, 29g carts is the sweet spot for me. A heavy enough cartridge for any sort of wood pigeon shooting at any range, the recoil is almost non existent. The rubberised grips have a warm feel in the coldest climate, and even if your soaking wet the grip is sure. I can strip the gun for cleaning including the trigger mechanism out in less than a minute. Almost forgot, my only gripe if you like is that it only comes with three chokes. For such an expensive gun it should come with five in my opinion. A lot of money for a semi, but if you handle them all you will see why. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 kool, thanks for detailed review mate, yeh really liked i might be getting the one in camo max4... do you think how much would they roughly worth slightly used, one of shops selling brand new for 1700 something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 kool, thanks for detailed review mate, yeh really liked i might be getting the one in camo max4... do you think how much would they roughly worth slightly used, one of shops selling brand new for 1700 something... Not sure how much the camo ones are fetching if I'm honest. I too looked for a second hand one but I wanted it in excellent condition and couldn't find one at a price I thought was significant enough over the cost new, so I bit the bullit so to speak. Best place to check is on Guntrader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Muncher has just sold his black synthetic for around £800 , so that will give you some indication as to what they can be picked up for S/H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchiet123 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 £800 is a bargain for that. id say £1000 ish would be more appropriate. condition depending of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Muncher has just sold his black synthetic for around £800 , so that will give you some indication as to what they can be picked up for S/H Wasn't that advertised as "average condition" here on Gunwatch? That seems extremely cheap considering they start at around £1300 on Guntrader. When I was at the shooting show, there was one which looked like it was tied to someone bumper to get it there, and they wouldn't budge off £1200+ Edited March 18, 2015 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Wasn't that advertised as "average condition" here on Gunwatch? That seems extremely cheap considering they start at around £1300 on Guntrader. Having seen the gun I would say he was going on the side of caution calling it average condition , I personally would have said it was in good condition and the buyer got a bargain. Places like guntrader only tell you what people are asking , it does not always mean they are selling or the seller ends up getting what he asks. Anyone buying a S/H A400 xtreme for £1300 is nuts considering you can buy a new A300 xtrema for less than that. Edited March 18, 2015 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Having seen the gun I would say he was going on the side of caution calling it average condition , I personally would have said it was in good condition and the buyer got a bargain. Places like guntrader only tell you what people are asking , it does not always mean they are selling or the seller ends up getting what he asks. Anyone buying a S/H A400 xtreme for £1300 is nuts considering you can buy a new A300 xtrema for less than that. Bit like saying anyone buying a second S class Mercedes is nuts when they can get a brand new E class Two different guns, but you are entitled to your opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ask the opinion of those that have had both guns and see which they prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bit like saying anyone buying a second S class Mercedes is nuts when they can get a brand new E class Two different guns, but you are entitled to your opinion! lol, i had a quick read about £1300 brand new i was like WHERE THE **** a400 is for 1300 . Well again in the same way u can get xlorer which more cheaper as compared to a300's i beleive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I am pretty sure all the xplor models are more expensive than the A300 xtrema. At the end of the day buy the gun you prefer , for me If it was my cash I would buy the A300 extrema all day long over a A400 xtreme , just my opinion of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 lol, i had a quick read about £1300 brand new i was like WHERE THE **** a400 is for 1300 . Well again in the same way u can get xlorer which more cheaper as compared to a300's i beleive. As Fenboy said, one has been sold for £800, I for one looked for months and couldn't find any less than £1400, that said it was around a year ago. The problem is that there are very few second hand ones for sale, and looking at Guntrader that doesn't seem to have changed. Give Stutleys a call, they seem to have some link with GMK and get them in from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 ive got the A400 extreme in max 4 camo, as Cosd said their an amazing gun... as ive said beforon here the only way i will part with mine is if they release a true left hand version of the extreme. the downside of the camo for me is its really poor quality finish, mine came in a mess with chincks and chips of the finish missing... poorly dipped finish, i retruend it and got a new one which was nt as bad but still not good,i kept it as i know itll get battered with my using it. i also do not think that the camo finish will be as long lasting as others, my mate had a browning gold that was abused having trip after trip to the foreshore and never being cleaned and the camo was perfect, the A400 feels quite fragile in comparison and the chips in the finish would seem to proove that but its a small price to pay for such a good gun i paid £1500 or £1550 for my camo finish (which are more expensive) last april. the other two local (ish) gun shops wanted a couple of hundred quid more at £1800 so i had a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Im left handed and have been looking at the A400 extreme, I take it that you can only move the safety over for a left handed trigger finger and that it still ejects RH, has that caused any bother, I know on my 20g auto it ejects well out of my way and isn't a problem. Also are they not caste for a right hander or is the stock all straight ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) yep it still throws out to the right, but it is known to be one of the fastest cycling auto's so does get the spent carts out of the way without issue. changing to left hand safety is easy and only takes a few minutes, but and its a big but... make sure you cover the right hole when you loosen the spring retaining screw as mr clumsy here didnt and i heard the ping in my workshop as the spring launched itself god knows where and it cost me a tenner for a new spring it does come with left hand shims to change the cast over but i shot it so much better than my previous true left handed semi-auto straight out of the box i havent bothered fitting them... its a dream to use left handed Edited March 18, 2015 by kiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers Kiffy fantastic reply everything I needed to know that I didn't yet. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 got the a400 xtreme it is a lovely gun, feels really nice ,no recoil ,lovelly gun to shoot have had it for 2 years has never missed a beat .brother has the a300 xtreme ,not as nice grips feel horrid ,and you can feel the heavy shells more .he even joked he would do a straight swap for mine .no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 agree, just bought myself a a400 xtrema optifide, this is my first ever beretta, been using winchester sx3 for quite some time now, hope i wont be disappointed as all of you chaps are well happy with it... now need to wait 2 more days for a weekend to come so i can try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 please let us know how you get on at the weekend, would be very interested to know, what swung the decision for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 first was almost all the reviews i've read you guys and few other websites didn't find even a single issue/ -ve review related this gun, second the best feature it has better than benneli vinci is kick off. I think the only -ve i've read for a400 is as it is too pricey, it only comes with 3 chokes... it felt slightly heavy as first time i lifted it as compared to my sx3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks like you've googled the same reviews as me, I'll have to wait a couple of months to get one but I reckon unless they all start falling apart then that'll be another one sold. Hows the optifade as some have said its poor as if they were incorrectly dipped, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 yup pretty much agree, but its not that bad to be honest, depends on light as well, if you in low light it looks bit ****, sun/better light it looks nice. but again when someone buys camo/synthetic than they shouldn't be much worried about finishing, as if one is after a nice stock etc go for wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 i did have some concern over the camo finish not because i wanted a perfect gun (i already said i kept the second one i had that still had bad finish) as i know that general wear and tear will effect the finish anyway, my concern was i thought if im spending this much on a gun then it should at the very least be perfect when it comes out of the box three chokes as mentioned is a bit tight on barettas part, i just bought another one which if i had bought one of a great many other brands that come with four or five i wouldnt have had to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 yup agree, as per price shoul have had come with 5 chokes atleast, different color beads maybe... and a good finished camo whcih isn't when i had a first look, i had a optifade picture in mind which i saw @berette website... looking at actual stock i was bit upset..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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