AL391 Guns & Ammo's pick for 2000 Gun of the Year!

Style,Elegance, Handling.
It is elegant yet efficient. Sleek yet strong. With slim, graceful lines that leave an indelible impression at first sight, created by the internationally renowned design studio, Giugiaro Design. It is the product of a commitment to craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence that has inspired Beretta's endeavor's for nearly 500 years. The new Beretta AL391 Urika, built to be the perfect hunter's companion, has no competition; it is unrivaled.

Trigger Guard.
The trigger guard, one of the most distinctive features of the AL391 Urika, has a rounded shape that merges with the stock to ensure safe, fast access to the trigger itself. The enlarged opening allows the use of gloves. The large, ergonomically styled cocking handle minimized the effort required to manually operate the bolt.

Rounded Receiver.
The skillfully rounded receiver blends perfectly with the stock grip. Besides its link to tradition, it also permits instinctive, rapid target acquisition.

Slim Receiver.
The receiver was designed to enhance the overall slim profile of the shotgun. The top sighting surface features an anti-glare matte black finish that subtly contrasts with the polished finish sides.

Stock.
The Al391 Urika's select walnut stock is carefully fitted to the receiver for seamless wood-to-metal fit, giving it an appearance comparable to the most prestigious shotguns. A lengthened, radiused pistol grip, ergonomic comb and fine checkering ensure comfort and security for all hand sizes, as well as correct finger position on the trigger. The semi-gloss finish highlights the grain of the walnut wood, and waterproofing guarantees protection against harsh hunting conditions. A unique, simple system allows the length of the stock to be quickly adjusted using interchangeable recoil pads. Shooters can vary stock drop and cast to create a perfect match between gun and shooter. The spacers supplied with the gun can be used both for cast off and cast on.

Fore-end.
The slim, fast-handling fore-end is ergonomically perfect and beautifully styled to blend with the receiver, curving into the shape of the locking cap. The AL391 Urika's fine-cut checkering and new fluting afford easy pointing and a firm grip for all hand sizes.

GasValve Flange.
The new fore-end gas valve directs the gas exhaust down and away from the shooter's hand, while an internal protective sleeve insulates the wood from direct contact.

BERETTA TECHNOLOGY

Reliability, Versatility, Performance
Distilling almost 500 years of firearms heritage into one extraordinary shotgun, Beretta has invested the AL391 Urika with superior design, operation, versatility and handling for consistent performance shot after shot. In short, the AL391 Urika is how other semiautomatic shotguns will be measured.

Trigger Guard.
Constructed from fiberglass-reinforced techno-polymer, the trigger guard offers many advantages: self-lubrication to reduce maintenance; vibration absorption; dimensional stability ensuring consistent mating with the receiver; light weight; thermal stability for improved "feel" in cold weather; excellent color retention on a part typically subject to wear and abuse.

Recoil Absorber.
The new recoil absorber, located at the rear of the receiver, reduces stress caused by the bolt/receiver's impact and simultaneously reduces the vibrations transmitted to the shooter. This also contributes to the shotgun's reliability and durability.

Weight.
A light receiver, light barrel and light fore-end not only mean a lighter shotgun, approximately 6.6 lbs. (3.000 kg) or 7.3 lbs (3.300 kg) depending on configuration, together they also result in exception balance, handling, and control.

Fore-end Cap.
The redesigned fore-end cap allows the cap's spring-loaded detent to be engaged only when it is in the fully tightened position, allowing rapid tightening and untightening. During shooting the elastic elements located inside the cap (steel spring and techno-polymer ring) absorb the barrel's vibration, reducing shooter fatigue, increasing stability for follow-up shots, and improving reliability and lifespan. Special magnets on the fore-end flange hold the sling swivel in position when the cap is unscrewed, to avoid loss of the swivel.

Cold Hammer-forged Barrel.
In keeping with the Beretta tradition, the barrel is manufactured using the advanced cold hammer forging process and high strength Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum steel. Beretta's technological superiority and craftsmanship guarantee the precise concentricity of every barrel and uniform wall thickness, allowing the barrels to be remarkably light and strong. The exclusive hard-chromed bore ensures truer, more consistent shot patterns and resists pitting and corrosion. The slim receiver is formed from a high-strength alloy that is as strong as steel but 65% lighter. All surfaces are black anodized for corrosion and wear resistance.

Self-compensating Gas Valve.

Accessories.
Versatile and loaded with high-performance features, the AL391 Urika is supplied with a special case developed by Giugiaro Design and Beretta. Made with durable injected polymer, the case protects the shotgun during transport and also holds the other included accessories; Beretta Mobilchokeｮ tubes and wrench, Beretta Gun Oil, interchangeable pad, stock adjustment spacer set, magazine reducer (to 1 round), and gas valve disassembly wrenches. Grip cap and sling swivels are supplied with field models. A standard padlock may be used to lock the case.

The remarkable performance of the AL391 Urika semiautomatics is available in new 12 gauge models made for hunters who frequently shoot magnum loads. Weighing in at 7.3 lbs (3.300 Kg) these models reduce felt recoil when using powerful shots.

AL391 Urika U  
Standard model with matte black receiver and polished side panels. Stock and fore-end are select walnut. Gold trigger. Also available in the X-Tra Wood version which boasts a beautifully grained walnut wood finish, bringing a luxurious look to this reasonably priced shotgun.

AL391 Urika U Gold  
This elegant model has a satin black receiver with polished sides which feature gold-filled flying mallards on the left side and gold-filled pheasants on the right side. The bolt and carrier are jeweled. The trigger is gold plated. The stock and fore-end are made of beautifully grained walnut.

AL391 Urika Camo  
Available in Waterfowl and Turkey versions, with Advantage Wetlands・and Realtree Hardwoods・camouflage. Stock and fore-end are made of fiberglass strengthened polymer. A special soft varnish with rubberized texture ensures a better grip. The receiver is machined for scope base mounting.

AL391 Synthetic  
Made to endure the most severe weather conditions, the AL391 Synthetic has a newly designed stock and fore-end made of black fiberglass reinforced polymer. Special gray inserts are overmolded on the gripping areas of the stock and fore-end to ensure a secure grip in the wettest conditions, and to absorb recoil.  
This semiautomatic has a matte black finish on all surfaces to eliminate glare.  
The receiver is machined for scope base mounting.

AL391 Urika  
The classic all-round hunting shotgun with a slim receiver and black anti-glare finish contrasting with the polished finish of the sides. Select walnut stock and fore-end. This model is also available in the X-Tra Wood version which boasts beautifully grained walnut wood finish, bringing a luxurious look to this reasonably priced shotgun.

AL391 Urika Slug  
Short barrel (22・- 56 cm or 24・-61 cm on request), special rib with adjustable V-shaped rear sight, blade front with hood. The receiver is designed to accept (with a Weaver base) optics and other aiming systems.

AL391 Urika Gold  
This unique version offers two receiver finishes: black or matte silver. Both finishes feature light gold engravings of flying game scenes and a stock and fore-end made of carefully selected walnut. The bolt and the carrier are elegantly jeweled.

AL391 Urika Gold Slug  
This model offers the same features of the prestigious Gold versions, plus the inherent features of the slug barrel.

AL391 Urika Youth  
Purposely tested and proportioned for a youth's physique, this model has a shorter stock (13.5・ 342 mm.) and a 24・nbsp;(61 cm) or 26・ (66 cm) barrel with interchangeable Mobilchokeｮ tubes.