Beretta 1301 -- what's the story on the Viper?

[Whisper]

I've decided to start a serious search for a Beretta 1301, but as I look around, the Viper model appears to be consistently priced below the regular 1301 Tactical -- sometimes by several hundred dollars.  From what I read, the Viper is a Lipsey's exclusive model, but other than having the ugly camo pattern, are there any differences between it and the regular 1301?  I just can't figure out how they can add the camo job and sell it for less than a black version.  I'd prefer a black one, but if I can save $300, I can live with the camo.  Anyone know?

Also, if you have a used one -- any color -- that needs a new home, please drop me a line.

Thanks,

Whisper

[bud]

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Edited January 20, 2019 by bud

[Whisper]

Thanks for the lead, bud -- holy smoke, it has 314 pages of discussion, and I never found this in my reading on the 1301.

Since I'd plan to use this as a HD gun and I'm not a fan of slugs for that purpose, a fixed cylinder choke would be my choice anyway.

Thanks again,

Whisper

[Magiccarpetrides]

If this is for home defense you might want to check out the 1201's also....I have a Beretta 1201fp and its wicked fast and will take almost all the Benelli accessories.  They use the Benelli inertia drive.