(Pistol Grip model pictured, this is the Straight Stock model). Refined aesthetics of receiver: - Top moldings coined in relief - New, rich, floral engraving - New Beretta nickel finish - “Gold” hawk’s head inlaid on the top lever - Beretta signature on the upper rib - Extended trigger guard fits flush against the grip English stock - Straight butt to allow the application of various types of recoil pads - New beaver tail fore-end - English stock with recoil pad - Stock and fore-end in select European walnut are finely checkered and treated with oil Optima-Choke® Extended Choke Tubes (cal. 12): - Minimizes shot deformation - Enhances concentration and distribution of shot patterns - Engineered to resist steel shot stress and corrosion - Allows for optimization of the barrel profile Environmentally friendly selector switch: - Permits the choice of automatic ejection or mechanical extraction of spent shells in respect for the environment. Innovative safety: - Manual safety (Automatic, by request) - Dynamic safety (Equilibrium of moving parts thoroughly researched) - Open top lever safety (prevents firing whenever the firearm is not completely closed) - Safety on hammers (blocks the firing pin in case of accidental discharges should the firearm fall or strike any surface)